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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

L99 SMVMOT history

L99 SMV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L99 SMV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,297 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 SMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 SMV was last recorded at 62,297 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 5,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,184 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,113 miles
Average per year
4,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,297 miles
  • 2024 – 57,184 miles
  • 2023 – 46,266 miles
  • 2022 – 36,602 miles
  • 2021 – 28,730 miles
  • 2020 – 22,417 miles
  • 2019 – 22,237 miles
  • 2018 – 20,854 miles
  • 2017 – 18,041 miles
  • 2016 – 14,945 miles
  • 2015 – 13,144 miles
  • 2014 – 11,732 miles
  • 2013 – 9,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,297 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,297 miles
    Test number
    694322560164
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Fail62,296 miles (+5,112)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,296 miles
    Test number
    888457459237
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass57,184 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,184 miles
    Test number
    669142523464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,219 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    181466027661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre screw
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm, replace SOON. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  5. Fail56,218 miles (+9,952)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    539958461848
    • MajorCentral Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre screw
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm, replace SOON. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  6. Pass46,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,266 miles
    Test number
    251215594303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded slightly

  7. Fail46,266 miles (+9,664)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,266 miles
    Test number
    131296102560
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested n/s bulb not in headlamp (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded slightly

  8. Pass36,602 miles (+7,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    36,602 miles
    Test number
    928277214130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass28,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    309587437981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,730 miles (+6,313)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    646209082760
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass22,417 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    22,417 miles
    Test number
    533171953687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,237 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    22,237 miles
    Test number
    992838100310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre flat spotted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass20,854 miles (+2,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    20,854 miles
    Test number
    979497376890
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass18,041 miles (+3,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,041 miles
    Test number
    324524748973
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Pass14,945 miles (+614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,945 miles
    Test number
    828995262692
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass14,331 miles (+1,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    14,331 miles
    Test number
    109023649497
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass13,144 miles (+1,412)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    13,144 miles
    Test number
    369199205042
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass11,732 miles (+2,062)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    11,732 miles
    Test number
    155167204405
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  19. Pass9,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    9,670 miles
    Test number
    759807903031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail9,670 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,670 miles
    Test number
    506197603078
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Questions about L99 SMV

Does L99 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 SMV is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L99 SMV?
The MOT on L99 SMV is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 SMV done?
L99 SMV was recorded at 62,297 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 4,071 miles a year.
Has L99 SMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 SMV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L99 SMV 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 SMV find?
L99 SMV passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: spare tyre defective.

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