Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc
9231 RUMOT history
9231 RU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 99,013 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 99,013 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,954 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 9231 RU
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 13 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
9231 RU was last recorded at 99,013 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 7,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,806 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,207 miles
- Average per year
- 6,954 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,013 miles
- 2025 – 91,806 miles
- 2024 – 84,373 miles
- 2023 – 76,186 miles
- 2022 – 69,021 miles
- 2021 – 62,605 miles
- 2020 – 56,686 miles
- 2019 – 47,499 miles
- 2018 – 39,900 miles
- 2017 – 34,374 miles
- 2016 – 31,506 miles
- 2015 – 26,041 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,013 miles
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 27 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,013 miles (+7,207)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 99,013 miles
- Test number
- 998532097714
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass91,806 miles (+7,433)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 91,806 miles
- Test number
- 571927062515
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres close to legallimit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroding
Pass84,373 miles (+8,187)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 84,373 miles
- Test number
- 717692864426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass76,186 miles (+7,165)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 76,186 miles
- Test number
- 734177387809
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,021 miles (+6,416)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 69,021 miles
- Test number
- 787808832526
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass62,605 miles (+5,919)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 62,605 miles
- Test number
- 977865272962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,686 miles (+9,187)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 56,686 miles
- Test number
- 845555823939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,499 miles (+7,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 47,499 miles
- Test number
- 702939523848
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
Pass39,900 miles (+5,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 39,900 miles
- Test number
- 439594155058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass34,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 34,374 miles
- Test number
- 586600620355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,374 miles (+2,868)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,374 miles
- Test number
- 808103772738
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass31,506 miles (+5,465)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 31,506 miles
- Test number
- 286696633081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,041 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 26,041 miles
- Test number
- 606794526782
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryEmissions zero reading
Fail26,041 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,041 miles
- Test number
- 782527040944
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryEmissions zero reading
Questions about 9231 RU
- What vehicle is registration 9231 RU currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 9231 RU on a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Aug 2012. 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 9231 RU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9231 RU is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 9231 RU?
- The MOT on 9231 RU is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 9231 RU done?
- 9231 RU was recorded at 99,013 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,954 miles a year.
- Has 9231 RU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 9231 RU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2017.
- Has the mileage on 9231 RU 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 9231 RU find?
- 9231 RU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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