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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

B190MOT history

B190 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

B190 silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,694 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B190
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B190 was last recorded at 134,694 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 13,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,647 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,047 miles
Average per year
10,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,694 miles
  • 2025 – 121,647 miles
  • 2024 – 106,692 miles
  • 2023 – 94,831 miles
  • 2022 – 84,566 miles
  • 2021 – 74,763 miles
  • 2020 – 67,585 miles
  • 2019 – 59,617 miles
  • 2018 – 47,041 miles
  • 2017 – 36,036 miles
  • 2016 – 29,118 miles
  • 2015 – 22,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,694 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill badly corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires replacing asap (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.

  • COVERS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,694 miles
    Test number
    512103587851
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail134,694 miles (+13,047)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,694 miles
    Test number
    263499003174
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass121,647 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,647 miles
    Test number
    316036244245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Fail121,647 miles (+14,955)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,647 miles
    Test number
    277950486507
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  5. Pass106,692 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,692 miles
    Test number
    513738830187
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail106,692 miles (+11,861)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,692 miles
    Test number
    685373253031
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,831 miles (+10,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,831 miles
    Test number
    707117495667
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  8. Pass84,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,566 miles
    Test number
    589837576310
    • AdvisoryCOVERS FITTED

  9. Fail84,562 miles (+9,799)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,562 miles
    Test number
    786205946252
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCOVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,763 miles
    Test number
    998982355662
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres starting to wear low

  11. Fail74,763 miles (+7,178)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,763 miles
    Test number
    124592179772
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres starting to wear low

  12. Pass67,585 miles (+7,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,585 miles
    Test number
    932860238595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass59,617 miles (+12,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,617 miles
    Test number
    495204902654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  14. Pass47,041 miles (+11,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,041 miles
    Test number
    882748055416
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass36,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,036 miles
    Test number
    599869697033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,036 miles (+6,918)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,036 miles
    Test number
    930869525652
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass29,118 miles (+6,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,118 miles
    Test number
    481943982075
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  18. Fail22,434 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,434 miles
    Test number
    659515275054
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteMinor engine oil leak

  19. Pass22,434 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,434 miles
    Test number
    686325775038
    • NoteMinor engine oil leak

Questions about B190

What vehicle is registration B190 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show B190 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 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 B190 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B190 is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on B190?
The MOT on B190 is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B190 done?
B190 was recorded at 134,694 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 10,195 miles a year.
Has B190 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B190 has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on B190 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 B190 find?
B190 passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front outer sill badly corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires replacing asap.

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