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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,043 cc

L91 BLJMOT history

L91 BLJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 50,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
50,137 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L91 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
5 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L91 BLJ was last recorded at 50,137 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,137 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,137 miles
  • 2025 – 48,274 miles
  • 2024 – 43,683 miles
  • 2023 – 39,230 miles
  • 2022 – 32,915 miles
  • 2021 – 31,208 miles
  • 2011 – 31,078 miles
  • 2010 – 30,642 miles
  • 2009 – 30,340 miles
  • 2008 – 30,112 miles
  • 2007 – 29,650 miles
  • 2006 – 29,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,137 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories 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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding in areas from rear drum through to 1st ferule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,137 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    50,137 miles
    Test number
    114464843630
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail50,137 miles (+1,863)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,137 miles
    Test number
    612220782051
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass48,274 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    48,274 miles
    Test number
    325173469361
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail48,274 miles (+4,591)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,274 miles
    Test number
    433221513077
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass43,683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,683 miles
    Test number
    792882218672
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail43,683 miles (+4,453)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,683 miles
    Test number
    905166122558
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass39,230 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    39,230 miles
    Test number
    615104155714
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding in areas from rear drum through to 1st ferule (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail39,230 miles (+6,315)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,230 miles
    Test number
    806931800199
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding in areas from rear drum through to 1st ferule (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass32,915 miles (+1,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    32,915 miles
    Test number
    176788727027
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass31,208 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    31,208 miles
    Test number
    746844722042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,207 miles (+129)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,207 miles
    Test number
    646667214950
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush some movement/wear in upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))
  12. Pass31,078 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,078 miles
    Test number
    965908591013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,062 miles (+420)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,062 miles
    Test number
    985821591053
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  14. Pass30,642 miles (+302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,642 miles
    Test number
    352547870012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  15. Pass30,340 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,340 miles
    Test number
    171443469421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,112 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,112 miles
    Test number
    130984768015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,101 miles (+451)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    460633168074
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
  18. Pass29,650 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,650 miles
    Test number
    661503777006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,326 miles
    Test number
    861330886098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L91 BLJ

Does L91 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L91 BLJ is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L91 BLJ?
The MOT on L91 BLJ is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L91 BLJ done?
L91 BLJ was recorded at 50,137 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 1,029 miles a year.
Has L91 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L91 BLJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L91 BLJ 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 L91 BLJ find?
L91 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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