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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,422 cc

V7 LYLMOT history

V7 LYL is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Sept 2014. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 38,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

V7 LYL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
38,395 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 LYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 LYL was last recorded at 38,395 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,395 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,395 miles
  • 2024 – 34,868 miles
  • 2023 – 30,600 miles
  • 2022 – 25,663 miles
  • 2021 – 22,185 miles
  • 2020 – 19,889 miles
  • 2019 – 16,312 miles
  • 2018 – 9,843 miles
  • 2017 – 4,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,395 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    601173924111
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail38,395 miles (+3,527)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,395 miles
    Test number
    931205362829
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass34,868 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    34,868 miles
    Test number
    714008578222
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive bottom engine under tray has oil in a few places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail34,868 miles (+4,268)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,868 miles
    Test number
    494422214864
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on checked pressures reset system (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive bottom engine under tray has oil in a few places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror cover damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass30,600 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    30,600 miles
    Test number
    667972037744
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer poor
  6. Fail30,600 miles (+4,937)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,600 miles
    Test number
    252053372146
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer poor
  7. Pass25,663 miles (+3,478)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    25,663 miles
    Test number
    554884826903
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet with oil? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view
  8. Pass22,185 miles (+2,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    22,185 miles
    Test number
    613298005077
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass19,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    19,889 miles
    Test number
    613942000465
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail19,889 miles (+3,577)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,889 miles
    Test number
    268509478571
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass16,312 miles (+6,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,312 miles
    Test number
    608286758149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass9,843 miles (+5,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    9,843 miles
    Test number
    100482100484
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  13. Pass4,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    4,047 miles
    Test number
    626779543515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 LYL

Does V7 LYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V7 LYL expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V7 LYL?
The MOT on V7 LYL expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V7 LYL done?
V7 LYL was recorded at 38,395 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 4,307 miles a year.
Has V7 LYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 LYL has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 LYL 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 V7 LYL find?
V7 LYL passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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