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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc

L99 RCSMOT history

L99 RCS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

L99 RCS blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
74,899 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 RCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 RCS was last recorded at 74,899 miles on 21 May 2024, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,878 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,899 miles
  • 2023 – 60,090 miles
  • 2022 – 46,792 miles
  • 2021 – 35,200 miles
  • 2020 – 23,978 miles
  • 2019 – 13,831 miles
  • 2018 – 11,633 miles
  • 2017 – 11,225 miles
  • 2016 – 10,630 miles
  • 2015 – 9,845 miles
  • 2014 – 8,942 miles
  • 2013 – 8,016 miles
  • 2012 – 6,944 miles
  • 2011 – 5,986 miles
  • 2010 – 4,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,899 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,899 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,899 miles
    Test number
    942287516592
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail74,878 miles (+14,788)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,878 miles
    Test number
    705020759463
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 18560R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass60,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,090 miles
    Test number
    473526734788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail60,073 miles (+13,281)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,073 miles
    Test number
    480868590327
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass46,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    46,792 miles
    Test number
    227269443429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,792 miles (+11,592)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,792 miles
    Test number
    706638415237
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. Pass35,200 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,200 miles
    Test number
    760322563323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished
  8. Fail35,183 miles (+11,205)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,183 miles
    Test number
    536619497372
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished
  9. Pass23,978 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    23,978 miles
    Test number
    182403366074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail23,858 miles (+10,027)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,858 miles
    Test number
    243461749877
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass13,831 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    13,831 miles
    Test number
    774777877274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,633 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    11,633 miles
    Test number
    928818506669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,225 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    11,225 miles
    Test number
    709273630234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,630 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    10,630 miles
    Test number
    231721623953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,845 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    9,845 miles
    Test number
    367322595057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,942 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    8,942 miles
    Test number
    355391294063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,016 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    8,016 miles
    Test number
    829348993021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,944 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    6,944 miles
    Test number
    169285992038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,986 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    5,986 miles
    Test number
    736318581064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    4,905 miles
    Test number
    610676390086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 RCS

Does L99 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 RCS expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 RCS?
The MOT on L99 RCS expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 RCS done?
L99 RCS was recorded at 74,899 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 4,955 miles a year.
Has L99 RCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 RCS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 RCS 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 RCS find?
L99 RCS passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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