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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

L99 SOTMOT history

L99 SOT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

L99 SOT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
84,088 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 SOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L99 SOT was last recorded at 84,088 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 20,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,646 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
20,442 miles
Average per year
2,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,088 miles
  • 2021 – 63,646 miles
  • 2020 – 60,825 miles
  • 2019 – 58,721 miles
  • 2018 – 56,193 miles
  • 2017 – 53,555 miles
  • 2016 – 50,713 miles
  • 2015 – 48,180 miles
  • 2014 – 45,358 miles
  • 2013 – 43,011 miles
  • 2012 – 40,422 miles
  • 2011 – 38,795 miles
  • 2009 – 38,274 miles
  • 2008 – 36,113 miles
  • 2007 – 33,446 miles
  • 2006 – 30,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,088 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,088 miles (+20,442)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,088 miles
    Test number
    723488454397
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,646 miles (+2,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    721747738813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass60,825 miles (+2,104)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    708849351649
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass58,721 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,721 miles
    Test number
    923851627605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,193 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,193 miles
    Test number
    569324768455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail56,171 miles (+2,616)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,171 miles
    Test number
    997754067680
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing & Tyre not full inspected (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,555 miles
    Test number
    509966460962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,555 miles (+2,842)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,555 miles
    Test number
    920098172215
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass50,713 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,713 miles
    Test number
    744465996404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,180 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,180 miles
    Test number
    140178223345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,358 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,358 miles
    Test number
    596488914367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,011 miles (+2,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,011 miles
    Test number
    627281253394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass40,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,422 miles
    Test number
    128769542365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail40,422 miles (+1,627)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,422 miles
    Test number
    857359142389
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,795 miles
    Test number
    656207751355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,794 miles (+520)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,794 miles
    Test number
    278057251351
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass38,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,274 miles
    Test number
    341001249110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail38,274 miles (+2,161)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,274 miles
    Test number
    724991749152
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass36,113 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,113 miles
    Test number
    492516238154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,446 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,446 miles
    Test number
    281671047426
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass33,446 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,446 miles
    Test number
    444391547188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,871 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,871 miles
    Test number
    171378916124
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass30,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,871 miles
    Test number
    892318016116
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about L99 SOT

Does L99 SOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 SOT expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 SOT?
The MOT on L99 SOT expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 SOT done?
L99 SOT was recorded at 84,088 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 2,882 miles a year.
Has L99 SOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 SOT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 SOT 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 SOT find?
L99 SOT failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn, and 5 more.

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