Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc
LR17 VELMOT history
LR17 VEL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 65,641 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 65,641 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,493 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR17 VEL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 31 Mar 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR17 VEL was last recorded at 65,641 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 65,641 miles · 1 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,493 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,641 miles
- 2025 – 61,306 miles
- 2024 – 56,391 miles
- 2023 – 50,285 miles
- 2022 – 43,793 miles
- 2021 – 33,061 miles
- 2020 – 21,741 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,641 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 30 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 65,641 miles
- Test number
- 337126062709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,641 miles (+4,335)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,641 miles
- Test number
- 460049793835
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread block (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,306 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 61,306 miles
- Test number
- 318147530433
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail61,306 miles (+4,915)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,306 miles
- Test number
- 289288208960
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 56,391 miles
- Test number
- 254002211023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,391 miles (+6,106)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,391 miles
- Test number
- 362177280736
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass50,285 miles (+6,492)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 50,285 miles
- Test number
- 518880526049
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush starting to debond from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass43,793 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 43,793 miles
- Test number
- 153854456087
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish.
Fail43,792 miles (+1)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,792 miles
- Test number
- 879639761545
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Fail43,791 miles (+10,730)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,791 miles
- Test number
- 827864562475
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Pass33,061 miles (+11,320)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 33,061 miles
- Test number
- 685254306665
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass21,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 21,741 miles
- Test number
- 199208429507
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 379196400414
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about LR17 VEL
- Does LR17 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR17 VEL is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR17 VEL?
- The MOT on LR17 VEL is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR17 VEL done?
- LR17 VEL was recorded at 65,641 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 7,493 miles a year.
- Has LR17 VEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR17 VEL has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR17 VEL 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 LR17 VEL find?
- LR17 VEL passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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