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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

L9 EVWMOT history

L9 EVW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Dec 2016. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 59,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

L9 EVW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
59,266 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 EVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L9 EVW was last recorded at 59,266 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 3,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,449 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,817 miles
Average per year
3,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,266 miles
  • 2025 – 55,449 miles
  • 2024 – 52,257 miles
  • 2023 – 49,246 miles
  • 2022 – 46,164 miles
  • 2021 – 42,318 miles
  • 2020 – 37,232 miles
  • 2019 – 32,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail59,266 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 16 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail59,266 miles (+3,817)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,266 miles
    Test number
    170734451930
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass55,449 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,449 miles
    Test number
    852752780666
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass52,257 miles (+3,011)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,257 miles
    Test number
    466695196026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,246 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,246 miles
    Test number
    742416333599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,164 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,164 miles
    Test number
    116702592474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,318 miles (+5,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,318 miles
    Test number
    349863490545
    • AdvisoryBrake pads approx 70% worn all round

  7. Pass37,232 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,232 miles
    Test number
    549940846656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,876 miles
    Test number
    180783024823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L9 EVW

Does L9 EVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L9 EVW expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L9 EVW?
The MOT on L9 EVW expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L9 EVW done?
L9 EVW was recorded at 59,266 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 3,840 miles a year.
Has L9 EVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 EVW has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L9 EVW 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 L9 EVW find?
L9 EVW failed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; offside front suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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