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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

981 VNKMOT history

981 VNK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

981 VNK red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
73,931 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
981 VNK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

981 VNK was last recorded at 73,931 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 7,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,082 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,849 miles
Average per year
4,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,931 miles
  • 2025 – 66,082 miles
  • 2024 – 60,063 miles
  • 2023 – 55,080 miles
  • 2022 – 51,249 miles
  • 2020 – 44,808 miles
  • 2019 – 42,742 miles
  • 2018 – 39,492 miles
  • 2017 – 36,069 miles
  • 2016 – 31,918 miles
  • 2015 – 27,348 miles
  • 2014 – 22,075 miles
  • 2013 – 17,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,931 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,931 miles (+7,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    73,931 miles
    Test number
    216916154225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass66,082 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,082 miles
    Test number
    983612939604
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,081 miles (+6,018)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,081 miles
    Test number
    967959594416
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,063 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,063 miles
    Test number
    456426969540
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade marks (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail60,063 miles (+4,983)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,063 miles
    Test number
    333427032410
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade marks (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,080 miles (+3,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,080 miles
    Test number
    313710786358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,249 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    418506231642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail51,240 miles (+6,432)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,240 miles
    Test number
    909837417268
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass44,808 miles (+2,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,808 miles
    Test number
    529814844384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass42,742 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,742 miles
    Test number
    949830160820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,492 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    417804730398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Fail39,492 miles (+3,423)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    637551572030
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass36,069 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,069 miles
    Test number
    804933181865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,918 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,918 miles
    Test number
    520683899721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,348 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,348 miles
    Test number
    799813402124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,075 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    22,075 miles
    Test number
    346179704397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,096 miles
    Test number
    269478703343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 981 VNK

What vehicle is registration 981 VNK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 981 VNK on a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 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 981 VNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 981 VNK is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 981 VNK?
The MOT on 981 VNK is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 981 VNK done?
981 VNK was recorded at 73,931 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,609 miles a year.
Has 981 VNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 981 VNK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on 981 VNK 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 981 VNK find?
981 VNK passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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