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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

9 BGRMOT history

9 BGR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

9 BGR grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,797 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 BGR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 BGR was last recorded at 121,797 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 8,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,611 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,186 miles
Average per year
7,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,797 miles
  • 2025 – 113,611 miles
  • 2024 – 108,204 miles
  • 2023 – 102,528 miles
  • 2022 – 95,023 miles
  • 2021 – 87,398 miles
  • 2020 – 79,451 miles
  • 2019 – 74,192 miles
  • 2018 – 66,525 miles
  • 2017 – 60,796 miles
  • 2016 – 54,438 miles
  • 2015 – 45,185 miles
  • 2014 – 37,459 miles
  • 2013 – 28,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,797 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Both front suspension strut upper mounts have slight upliftRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Dipped beam projected image slightly defective but obviously incorrect
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side light slightly flicker
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate lamp dim
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread slightly low and slightly cracking (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine oil at minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F thinner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,797 miles (+8,186)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,797 miles
    Test number
    370146551523
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Both front suspension strut upper mounts have slight uplift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Dipped beam projected image slightly defective but obviously incorrect
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side light slightly flicker
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread slightly low and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass113,611 miles (+5,407)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,611 miles
    Test number
    459059621698
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Both front suspension strut upper mounts have slight uplift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side light slightly flickering
    • AdvisoryO/S/R registration plate lamp flickering and N/S/R dim
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear connection (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread low but serviceable (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,204 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,204 miles
    Test number
    265242979002
    • AdvisoryEngine oil at minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of system (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail108,157 miles (+5,629)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,157 miles
    Test number
    471016022234
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil at minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of system (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,528 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,528 miles
    Test number
    898918306381
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S/R reg lamp dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread slightly low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casing missing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail102,524 miles (+7,501)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,524 miles
    Test number
    634101991956
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S/R reg lamp dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread slightly low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casing missing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass95,023 miles (+7,625)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,023 miles
    Test number
    973795095363
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear position lamps slightly flickering, monitor and repair when necessary
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings missing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass87,398 miles (+59)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    370948482605
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Fail87,339 miles (+7,888)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    279770414689
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, replace soon as possible (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass79,451 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,451 miles
    Test number
    243913620961
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail79,381 miles (+5,189)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,381 miles
    Test number
    285575168124
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass74,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    379789997978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail74,192 miles (+7,667)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    313858806769
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass66,525 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,525 miles
    Test number
    726776519503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,796 miles (+6,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,796 miles
    Test number
    168193078540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass54,438 miles (+9,253)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,438 miles
    Test number
    648633961552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,185 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,185 miles
    Test number
    117893735132
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass45,185 miles (+7,726)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,185 miles
    Test number
    987693735180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,459 miles (+8,466)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,459 miles
    Test number
    609327144118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,993 miles
    Test number
    715608433146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9 BGR

What vehicle is registration 9 BGR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 BGR on a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 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 9 BGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 BGR is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 BGR?
The MOT on 9 BGR is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 BGR done?
9 BGR was recorded at 121,797 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,030 miles a year.
Has 9 BGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 BGR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 9 BGR 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 9 BGR find?
9 BGR passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing; front upper both front suspension strut upper mounts have slight uplift, and 7 more.

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