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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

88 FMMOT history

88 FM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

88 FM grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,829 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
88 FM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

88 FM was last recorded at 85,829 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 16,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2015: 38,740 miles, lower than 39,738 miles on 27 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,639 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16,190 miles
Average per year
4,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,829 miles
  • 2025 – 69,639 miles
  • 2024 – 68,847 miles
  • 2023 – 67,526 miles
  • 2022 – 65,432 miles
  • 2021 – 63,254 miles
  • 2020 – 57,669 miles
  • 2019 – 55,236 miles
  • 2018 – 53,202 miles
  • 2017 – 50,056 miles
  • 2016 – 45,492 miles
  • 2015 – 38,740 miles
  • 2014 – 35,993 miles
  • 2013 – 32,798 miles
  • 2012 – 26,008 miles
  • 2011 – 21,783 miles
  • 2010 – 17,323 miles
  • 2009 – 12,431 miles
  • 2008 – 9,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,829 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,829 miles (+16,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,829 miles
    Test number
    280498310517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass69,639 miles (+792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    953270691356
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass68,847 miles (+1,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    954978312172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass67,526 miles (+2,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,526 miles
    Test number
    444531623907
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded

  5. Pass65,432 miles (+2,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,432 miles
    Test number
    983785712637
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass63,254 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    640340439764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail63,254 miles (+5,585)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    788998551994
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass57,669 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,669 miles
    Test number
    757933794068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail57,653 miles (+2,417)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,653 miles
    Test number
    631600179623
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass55,236 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,236 miles
    Test number
    947645401017
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail55,234 miles (+2,032)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    946326745729
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,202 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,202 miles
    Test number
    440985809386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail53,197 miles (+3,141)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    351284655597
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass50,056 miles (+4,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,056 miles
    Test number
    992310147190
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear on screen

  15. Pass45,492 miles (+6,752)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    291773463464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has slight fluid leak
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear wiper smearing

  16. Pass38,740 miles (-998)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,740 miles
    Test number
    168422465039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes poorly fitted

  17. Fail39,738 miles (+3,745)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,738 miles
    Test number
    545478855021
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes poorly fitted

  18. Pass35,993 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,993 miles
    Test number
    815932964003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,798 miles (+6,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,798 miles
    Test number
    946823763051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass26,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,008 miles
    Test number
    317946562078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,008 miles (+4,225)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,008 miles
    Test number
    875542662045
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass21,783 miles (+4,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,783 miles
    Test number
    626081361038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass17,323 miles (+4,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,323 miles
    Test number
    483488960064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass12,431 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    12,431 miles
    Test number
    371876359030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,747 miles
    Test number
    720152858095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 88 FM

What vehicle is registration 88 FM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 88 FM on a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 2005. 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 88 FM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 88 FM is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 88 FM?
The MOT on 88 FM is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 88 FM done?
88 FM was recorded at 85,829 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,219 miles a year.
Has 88 FM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 88 FM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on 88 FM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 88 FM find?
88 FM passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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