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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

B20 TALMOT history

B20 TAL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

B20 TAL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,821 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 TAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 TAL was last recorded at 125,821 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,003 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,818 miles
Average per year
7,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,821 miles
  • 2025 – 120,003 miles
  • 2024 – 115,548 miles
  • 2023 – 110,686 miles
  • 2022 – 106,666 miles
  • 2021 – 100,433 miles
  • 2020 – 94,340 miles
  • 2019 – 87,680 miles
  • 2018 – 74,388 miles
  • 2017 – 71,720 miles
  • 2016 – 57,547 miles
  • 2015 – 42,555 miles
  • 2014 – 31,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,821 miles
    Test number
    351010902892
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail125,814 miles (+5,811)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,814 miles
    Test number
    218941372546
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,003 miles (+4,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,003 miles
    Test number
    778251247335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,548 miles (+4,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,548 miles
    Test number
    985995522402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,686 miles (+4,020)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,686 miles
    Test number
    782992755505
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front top strut mounting have movement

  6. Pass106,666 miles (+6,233)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,666 miles
    Test number
    245552656110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,433 miles
    Test number
    878996411531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,426 miles (+6,086)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,426 miles
    Test number
    289410719223
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass94,340 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,340 miles
    Test number
    469819002957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Fail94,333 miles (+6,653)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,333 miles
    Test number
    150202146654
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass87,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,680 miles
    Test number
    184838107019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Fail87,680 miles (+13,292)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,680 miles
    Test number
    706704297660
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass74,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,388 miles
    Test number
    844378775357
    • 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))

  14. Fail74,388 miles (+2,668)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,388 miles
    Test number
    699776042280
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  15. Pass71,720 miles (+14,173)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    837176102096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,547 miles (+14,992)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,547 miles
    Test number
    902852750718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,555 miles (+10,603)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,555 miles
    Test number
    634478141941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,952 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,952 miles
    Test number
    648802464259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about B20 TAL

Does B20 TAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 TAL is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 TAL?
The MOT on B20 TAL is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 TAL done?
B20 TAL was recorded at 125,821 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,830 miles a year.
Has B20 TAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 TAL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on B20 TAL 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 B20 TAL find?
B20 TAL passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 1 more.

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