Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
L99 SESMOT history
L99 SES is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,612 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 72,612 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L99 SES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L99 SES was last recorded at 72,612 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,566 miles · 11 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,046 miles
- Average per year
- 2,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,612 miles
- 2025 – 71,566 miles
- 2024 – 70,795 miles
- 2023 – 70,024 miles
- 2022 – 69,185 miles
- 2021 – 68,273 miles
- 2020 – 67,698 miles
- 2019 – 66,781 miles
- 2018 – 65,727 miles
- 2017 – 64,854 miles
- 2016 – 63,351 miles
- 2015 – 60,510 miles
- 2014 – 56,714 miles
- 2013 – 54,891 miles
- 2012 – 53,328 miles
- 2011 – 52,035 miles
- 2010 – 46,743 miles
- 2009 – 43,951 miles
- 2008 – 36,121 miles
- 2007 – 26,905 miles
- 2006 – 15,206 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,612 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both sides inner floors corrosion around drain holes
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight sticking
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and front to rears covered in grease and rear hoses ferrule corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,612 miles (+1,046)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 72,612 miles
- Test number
- 398886406974
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both sides inner floors corrosion around drain holes
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight sticking
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and front to rears covered in grease and rear hoses ferrule corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass71,566 miles (+771)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 71,566 miles
- Test number
- 125451755814
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,795 miles (+771)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 70,795 miles
- Test number
- 280263823277
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,024 miles (+839)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 70,024 miles
- Test number
- 125195013146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,185 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 69,185 miles
- Test number
- 112353509847
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail69,170 miles (+897)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,170 miles
- Test number
- 717174484263
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,273 miles (+575)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 68,273 miles
- Test number
- 760973804833
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass67,698 miles (+917)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 67,698 miles
- Test number
- 708421533472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,781 miles (+1,054)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 66,781 miles
- Test number
- 718446960700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,727 miles (+873)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 65,727 miles
- Test number
- 340675961926
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,854 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 64,854 miles
- Test number
- 379467792608
- AdvisoryAll tyres slightly cracking
Fail64,854 miles (+1,503)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,854 miles
- Test number
- 343363293543
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryAll tyres slightly cracking
Pass63,351 miles (+2,841)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 63,351 miles
- Test number
- 470513533276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,510 miles (+3,796)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 60,510 miles
- Test number
- 639038140000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,714 miles (+1,823)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 56,714 miles
- Test number
- 458438024242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,891 miles (+1,563)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 54,891 miles
- Test number
- 169353043202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,328 miles (+1,293)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 53,328 miles
- Test number
- 107824442293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,035 miles (+5,292)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 52,035 miles
- Test number
- 707912031295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,743 miles (+2,792)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 46,743 miles
- Test number
- 371090840228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,951 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,951 miles
- Test number
- 354741249489
- Repaired at testRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass43,951 miles (+7,830)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 43,951 miles
- Test number
- 720601249236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,121 miles (+9,216)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 36,121 miles
- Test number
- 742383148299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,905 miles (+11,699)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 26,905 miles
- Test number
- 480913047204
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass15,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2007
- Odometer
- 15,206 miles
- Test number
- 814898236197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L99 SES
- Does L99 SES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 SES is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L99 SES?
- The MOT on L99 SES is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L99 SES done?
- L99 SES was recorded at 72,612 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,840 miles a year.
- Has L99 SES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L99 SES has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on L99 SES 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 SES find?
- L99 SES passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 11 advisories: coil spring corroded all; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear; front both sides inner floors corrosion around drain holes, and 8 more.
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