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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

248 GLTMOT history

248 GLT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

248 GLT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
94,729 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
248 GLT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

248 GLT was last recorded at 94,729 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 11,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,470 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,259 miles
Average per year
6,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,729 miles
  • 2024 – 83,470 miles
  • 2023 – 72,339 miles
  • 2022 – 60,457 miles
  • 2021 – 50,850 miles
  • 2020 – 47,913 miles
  • 2019 – 39,898 miles
  • 2018 – 33,916 miles
  • 2016 – 19,008 miles
  • 2015 – 18,582 miles
  • 2014 – 17,998 miles
  • 2013 – 17,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,729 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe is worn and slightly corroded

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre at 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,729 miles (+11,259)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    94,729 miles
    Test number
    476633142868
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe is worn and slightly corroded
  2. Pass83,470 miles (+11,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,470 miles
    Test number
    730084457343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass72,339 miles (+4)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,339 miles
    Test number
    380274699187
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint 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))
  4. Fail72,335 miles (+11,878)1 major1 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    385741250092
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint 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))
  5. Pass60,457 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    757844900288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,428 miles (+9,578)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,428 miles
    Test number
    290738953057
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass50,850 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,850 miles
    Test number
    569362777884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,913 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,913 miles
    Test number
    501742598032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,911 miles (+8,013)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,911 miles
    Test number
    733756356476
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass39,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,898 miles
    Test number
    765909745790
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail39,898 miles (+5,982)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,898 miles
    Test number
    665931933748
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass33,916 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,916 miles
    Test number
    375398048201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre at 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Fail33,891 miles (+14,883)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,891 miles
    Test number
    318713368833
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre at 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass19,008 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,008 miles
    Test number
    716590610740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,582 miles (+584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,582 miles
    Test number
    918513955192
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass17,998 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,998 miles
    Test number
    236972224397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,183 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,183 miles
    Test number
    226083583270
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass17,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    17,183 miles
    Test number
    315863283489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 248 GLT

What vehicle is registration 248 GLT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 248 GLT on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2010. 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 248 GLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 248 GLT is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 248 GLT?
The MOT on 248 GLT is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 248 GLT done?
248 GLT was recorded at 94,729 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,405 miles a year.
Has 248 GLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 248 GLT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 248 GLT 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 248 GLT find?
248 GLT passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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