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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

293 HAMMOT history

293 HAM is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

293 HAM white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,733 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
293 HAM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

293 HAM was last recorded at 78,733 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 5,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,711 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,022 miles
Average per year
3,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,733 miles
  • 2025 – 73,711 miles
  • 2024 – 65,595 miles
  • 2023 – 63,496 miles
  • 2022 – 61,682 miles
  • 2021 – 60,112 miles
  • 2020 – 58,608 miles
  • 2019 – 56,251 miles
  • 2018 – 52,515 miles
  • 2017 – 49,830 miles
  • 2016 – 46,638 miles
  • 2015 – 40,704 miles
  • 2014 – 32,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear shocker dust cover missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear shocker absorber bump stop split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Hand brake requires adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,733 miles
    Test number
    988949174050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,733 miles (+5,022)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,733 miles
    Test number
    214415195275
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass73,711 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,711 miles
    Test number
    894279739507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and chassis all still solid

  4. Fail73,711 miles (+8,116)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,711 miles
    Test number
    278654975939
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded and chassis all still solid

  5. Pass65,595 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,595 miles
    Test number
    846109688972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,496 miles
    Test number
    724363782123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover missing

  7. Fail63,496 miles (+1,814)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,496 miles
    Test number
    727776087249
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover missing

  8. Pass61,682 miles (+1,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,682 miles
    Test number
    769832632262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated.

  9. Pass60,112 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    492751275653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker absorber bump stop split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjustment

  10. Fail60,112 miles (+1,504)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    221787135035
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake lining coming away from brake pad backing (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker absorber bump stop split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjustment

  11. Pass58,608 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,608 miles
    Test number
    294983879982
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail58,607 miles (+2,356)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,607 miles
    Test number
    621084826740
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass56,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,251 miles
    Test number
    443886618129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail56,251 miles (+3,736)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,251 miles
    Test number
    262619303983
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass52,515 miles (+2,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    878784792509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  16. Pass49,830 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,830 miles
    Test number
    978864002941
    • AdvisoryBump stops on both rear shockers deteriorated

  17. Pass46,638 miles (+5,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,638 miles
    Test number
    589543768201
    • AdvisoryEmissions Too Clean To Test

  18. Pass40,704 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    706604308774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,242 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,242 miles
    Test number
    496141744271
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about 293 HAM

What vehicle is registration 293 HAM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 293 HAM on a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2011. 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 293 HAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 293 HAM is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 293 HAM?
The MOT on 293 HAM is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 293 HAM done?
293 HAM was recorded at 78,733 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,845 miles a year.
Has 293 HAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 293 HAM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 293 HAM 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 293 HAM find?
293 HAM passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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