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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

L8 WLWMOT history

L8 WLW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 16,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

L8 WLW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
16,404 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WLW was last recorded at 16,404 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,038 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,404 miles
  • 2025 – 16,038 miles
  • 2024 – 15,664 miles
  • 2023 – 15,197 miles
  • 2022 – 14,586 miles
  • 2021 – 14,052 miles
  • 2020 – 13,444 miles
  • 2019 – 12,769 miles
  • 2018 – 12,139 miles
  • 2017 – 11,292 miles
  • 2016 – 10,459 miles
  • 2015 – 9,447 miles
  • 2014 – 7,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,404 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,404 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    16,404 miles
    Test number
    789945166641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,038 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    16,038 miles
    Test number
    100216176105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail16,036 miles (+372)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,036 miles
    Test number
    216113388171
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 48% (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass15,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    15,664 miles
    Test number
    658314007305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail15,664 miles (+467)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,664 miles
    Test number
    783157623084
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to cord in numerous places due to severe perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to cord in numerous places due to severe perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass15,197 miles (+611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    15,197 miles
    Test number
    361966200018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass14,586 miles (+534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    14,586 miles
    Test number
    295889151950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass14,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    14,052 miles
    Test number
    330412532045
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres/x2 affected. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail14,052 miles (+608)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,052 miles
    Test number
    882643666203
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres/x2 affected. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass13,444 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    13,444 miles
    Test number
    605444635250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,769 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    12,769 miles
    Test number
    199883413075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,139 miles (+847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    12,139 miles
    Test number
    337513176213
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass11,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    11,292 miles
    Test number
    330863372584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail11,291 miles (+832)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,291 miles
    Test number
    866634933716
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass10,459 miles (+1,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    10,459 miles
    Test number
    532344183797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded and unable to test due to obstruction.

  16. Pass9,447 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    9,447 miles
    Test number
    887906155100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    7,710 miles
    Test number
    556554654179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 WLW

Does L8 WLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WLW is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 WLW?
The MOT on L8 WLW is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 WLW done?
L8 WLW was recorded at 16,404 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 723 miles a year.
Has L8 WLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WLW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 WLW 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 L8 WLW find?
L8 WLW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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