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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

175 RMMOT history

175 RM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 75,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

175 RM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,004 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
175 RM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
10 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

175 RM was last recorded at 75,004 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 9,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,867 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,137 miles
Average per year
9,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,004 miles
  • 2025 – 65,867 miles
  • 2024 – 54,031 miles
  • 2023 – 39,395 miles
  • 2022 – 29,125 miles
  • 2021 – 23,220 miles
  • 2020 – 17,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,004 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,004 miles (+9,137)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,004 miles
    Test number
    930797676558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,867 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,867 miles
    Test number
    315172084519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail65,864 miles (+11,833)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,864 miles
    Test number
    604342558948
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass54,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,031 miles
    Test number
    472397890087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail54,031 miles (+14,636)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,031 miles
    Test number
    708164366490
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass39,395 miles (+10,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,395 miles
    Test number
    699494610527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass29,125 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    29,125 miles
    Test number
    513216769156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,220 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    23,220 miles
    Test number
    879180280562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    17,148 miles
    Test number
    245310919363
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about 175 RM

What vehicle is registration 175 RM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 175 RM on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2017. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 175 RM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 175 RM is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 175 RM?
The MOT on 175 RM is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 175 RM done?
175 RM was recorded at 75,004 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 9,685 miles a year.
Has 175 RM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 175 RM has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 175 RM 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 175 RM find?
175 RM passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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