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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

85 BGBMOT history

85 BGB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

85 BGB blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,516 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 BGB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 BGB was last recorded at 87,516 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 12,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,867 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,649 miles
Average per year
4,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,516 miles
  • 2024 – 74,867 miles
  • 2023 – 66,194 miles
  • 2022 – 59,042 miles
  • 2021 – 55,714 miles
  • 2020 – 54,567 miles
  • 2019 – 52,340 miles
  • 2018 – 50,056 miles
  • 2017 – 47,603 miles
  • 2016 – 44,089 miles
  • 2015 – 40,284 miles
  • 2014 – 35,088 miles
  • 2013 – 29,288 miles
  • 2012 – 24,801 miles
  • 2011 – 22,162 miles
  • 2010 – 20,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,516 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,516 miles (+12,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,516 miles
    Test number
    422301682466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,867 miles
    Test number
    644461321719
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  3. Fail74,867 miles (+8,673)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,867 miles
    Test number
    437953413427
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  4. Pass66,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    639315921524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,194 miles (+7,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    826592620402
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass59,042 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,042 miles
    Test number
    297824112602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,763 miles
    Test number
    824837357555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail57,763 miles (+2,049)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,763 miles
    Test number
    698904360971
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass55,714 miles (+1,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,714 miles
    Test number
    904896612654
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly age cracked

  10. Pass54,567 miles (+2,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,567 miles
    Test number
    105347051170
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi corroded

  11. Pass52,340 miles (+2,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,340 miles
    Test number
    794640372426
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass50,056 miles (+2,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,056 miles
    Test number
    668399313491
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass47,603 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,603 miles
    Test number
    221161368202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,089 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,089 miles
    Test number
    890267399980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,284 miles (+5,196)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,284 miles
    Test number
    705923165051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,088 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,088 miles
    Test number
    459333064094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,288 miles (+4,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,288 miles
    Test number
    257172553096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,801 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,801 miles
    Test number
    117396742457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,162 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,162 miles
    Test number
    545560671083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,020 miles
    Test number
    683349340224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 85 BGB

What vehicle is registration 85 BGB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 BGB on a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Aug 2007. 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 85 BGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 BGB is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 85 BGB?
The MOT on 85 BGB is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 BGB done?
85 BGB was recorded at 87,516 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 4,460 miles a year.
Has 85 BGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 BGB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 85 BGB 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 85 BGB find?
85 BGB passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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