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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L99 ELFMOT history

L99 ELF is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

L99 ELF red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
159,908 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 ELF was last recorded at 159,908 miles on 14 May 2026, 7,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,538 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,370 miles
Average per year
9,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,908 miles
  • 2025 – 152,538 miles
  • 2024 – 145,752 miles
  • 2023 – 138,245 miles
  • 2022 – 131,544 miles
  • 2021 – 124,627 miles
  • 2020 – 120,956 miles
  • 2019 – 108,868 miles
  • 2018 – 91,575 miles
  • 2017 – 77,004 miles
  • 2016 – 63,024 miles
  • 2015 – 47,433 miles
  • 2014 – 35,896 miles
  • 2013 – 28,467 miles
  • 2012 – 22,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,908 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,908 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    159,908 miles
    Test number
    498840471306
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail159,908 miles (+7,370)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,908 miles
    Test number
    817230769423
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,538 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,538 miles
    Test number
    247384060499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,537 miles (+6,785)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,537 miles
    Test number
    893205943395
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    145,752 miles
    Test number
    776421940479
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Fail145,748 miles (+7,503)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,748 miles
    Test number
    924025664879
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside and wearing through outer layer of tyre. No cord visible at time of test. This tyre must be replaced ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,245 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    138,245 miles
    Test number
    538586782637
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail138,243 miles (+6,699)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,243 miles
    Test number
    869568531016
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass131,544 miles (+6,917)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,544 miles
    Test number
    484993064102
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer surface corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake caliper mechanism not returning fully to stop.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass124,627 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,627 miles
    Test number
    115583939439
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail124,627 miles (+3,671)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,627 miles
    Test number
    484051134763
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass120,956 miles (+12,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    120,956 miles
    Test number
    706144449302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass108,868 miles (+204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    846465841273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt buckle casing broken

  14. Fail108,664 miles (+17,089)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,664 miles
    Test number
    320159468776
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt buckle casing broken

  15. Pass91,575 miles (+14,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,575 miles
    Test number
    250322970831
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat belt buckle cover broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass77,004 miles (+13,980)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,004 miles
    Test number
    448700016864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,024 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,024 miles
    Test number
    394213714866
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake caliper handbrake arm not returning to its stop
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  18. Fail62,992 miles (+15,559)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,992 miles
    Test number
    227219567010
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower wishbone bush splitting and worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake caliper handbrake arm not returning to its stop
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass47,433 miles (+11,537)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    488750155027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,896 miles (+7,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,896 miles
    Test number
    189733354483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Pass28,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,467 miles
    Test number
    496490453002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,467 miles (+5,952)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,467 miles
    Test number
    985790753047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass22,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,515 miles
    Test number
    168488642041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 ELF

Does L99 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 ELF is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 ELF?
The MOT on L99 ELF is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 ELF done?
L99 ELF was recorded at 159,908 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 9,651 miles a year.
Has L99 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 ELF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L99 ELF 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 ELF find?
L99 ELF passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp insecure; central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing.; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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