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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,043 cc

L85 MVVMOT history

L85 MVV is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2025 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 107,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2025
Mileage
107,945 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L85 MVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L85 MVV was last recorded at 107,945 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,942 miles · 3 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,945 miles
  • 2024 – 107,942 miles
  • 2023 – 107,928 miles
  • 2022 – 107,799 miles
  • 2021 – 107,774 miles
  • 2010 – 94,696 miles
  • 2009 – 91,472 miles
  • 2008 – 87,321 miles
  • 2007 – 82,218 miles
  • 2006 – 78,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,945 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,945 miles (+3)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,945 miles
    Test number
    231288743341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass107,942 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    107,942 miles
    Test number
    552023221983
    • AdvisoryALL UNDER BODY COVERED IN WAX OIL
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass107,928 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,928 miles
    Test number
    412671137680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,799 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,799 miles
    Test number
    807242475339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    444341812058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,774 miles (+13,078)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    552749006837
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    102183430068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail94,696 miles (+3,224)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    801990230026
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass91,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    91,472 miles
    Test number
    160546559450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Fail91,472 miles (+4,151)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,472 miles
    Test number
    941715659067
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass87,321 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    87,321 miles
    Test number
    270045148054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,218 miles (+3,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,218 miles
    Test number
    484262957076
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass78,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    853893456070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,726 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    830359446093
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about L85 MVV

Does L85 MVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L85 MVV expired on 6 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L85 MVV?
The MOT on L85 MVV expired on 6 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L85 MVV done?
L85 MVV was recorded at 107,945 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 1,514 miles a year.
Has L85 MVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L85 MVV has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L85 MVV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L85 MVV find?
L85 MVV failed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; offside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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