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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

LR14 DBUMOT history

LR14 DBU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 73,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LR14 DBU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,095 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR14 DBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR14 DBU was last recorded at 73,095 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 4,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,411 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,684 miles
Average per year
6,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,095 miles
  • 2025 – 68,411 miles
  • 2024 – 61,784 miles
  • 2022 – 56,297 miles
  • 2021 – 50,504 miles
  • 2020 – 48,981 miles
  • 2019 – 39,425 miles
  • 2018 – 15,377 miles
  • 2017 – 9,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,095 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust flexi worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Minor oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,095 miles
    Test number
    788131645328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail73,095 miles (+4,684)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,095 miles
    Test number
    290653844159
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass68,411 miles (+53)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,411 miles
    Test number
    342745067039
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail68,358 miles (+6,574)3 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,358 miles
    Test number
    341413634036
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass61,784 miles (+79)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,784 miles
    Test number
    878638130538
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
  6. Fail61,705 miles (+5,408)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,705 miles
    Test number
    993367817054
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
  7. Pass56,297 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,297 miles
    Test number
    439727195250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,504 miles (+1,523)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,504 miles
    Test number
    829620532708
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass48,981 miles (+9,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    48,981 miles
    Test number
    528604540226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,425 miles (+24,048)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,425 miles
    Test number
    768397716374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,377 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    15,377 miles
    Test number
    849119855365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    9,477 miles
    Test number
    214395479488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR14 DBU

Does LR14 DBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR14 DBU is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR14 DBU?
The MOT on LR14 DBU is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR14 DBU done?
LR14 DBU was recorded at 73,095 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 6,863 miles a year.
Has LR14 DBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR14 DBU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR14 DBU 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 LR14 DBU find?
LR14 DBU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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