Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc
L99 BWMMOT history
L99 BWM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,976 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 102,976 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,717 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 BWM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 26 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 BWM was last recorded at 102,976 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 102,766 miles · 9 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 210 miles
- Average per year
- 5,717 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,976 miles
- 2025 – 95,796 miles
- 2024 – 88,842 miles
- 2023 – 82,451 miles
- 2022 – 81,947 miles
- 2017 – 76,387 miles
- 2016 – 64,480 miles
- 2015 – 56,026 miles
- 2014 – 54,149 miles
- 2013 – 49,970 miles
- 2012 – 41,066 miles
- 2011 – 29,282 miles
- 2010 – 13,886 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,976 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNo reverse lightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 19 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,976 miles (+210)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 102,976 miles
- Test number
- 368573810384
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNo reverse light
Fail102,766 miles (+6,970)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,766 miles
- Test number
- 714546860528
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNo reverse light
Pass95,796 miles (+6,954)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 95,796 miles
- Test number
- 469105272859
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass88,842 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 88,842 miles
- Test number
- 593444561007
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail88,842 miles (+6,391)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,842 miles
- Test number
- 887135624033
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,451 miles (+504)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 82,451 miles
- Test number
- 775563379530
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,947 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 81,947 miles
- Test number
- 881903294640
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail81,947 miles (+5,560)8 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,947 miles
- Test number
- 849912518953
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 76,387 miles
- Test number
- 853161327370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,387 miles (+11,907)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,387 miles
- Test number
- 880133219847
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass64,480 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 64,480 miles
- Test number
- 401567813306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,473 miles (+8,447)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,473 miles
- Test number
- 770807941294
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass56,026 miles (+1,877)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 56,026 miles
- Test number
- 759551590149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,149 miles (+4,179)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 54,149 miles
- Test number
- 516166534362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,970 miles (+8,904)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 49,970 miles
- Test number
- 135671693117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,066 miles (+11,784)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 41,066 miles
- Test number
- 469901702220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,282 miles (+15,396)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 29,282 miles
- Test number
- 409254891185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 13,886 miles
- Test number
- 783430100217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L99 BWM
- Does L99 BWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 BWM is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L99 BWM?
- The MOT on L99 BWM is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L99 BWM done?
- L99 BWM was recorded at 102,976 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,717 miles a year.
- Has L99 BWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 BWM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L99 BWM 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 L99 BWM find?
- L99 BWM passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.
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