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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

B20 TPPMOT history

B20 TPP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

B20 TPP red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
122,849 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 TPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 TPP was last recorded at 122,849 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,845 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,849 miles
  • 2025 – 117,468 miles
  • 2024 – 109,760 miles
  • 2023 – 108,354 miles
  • 2022 – 102,570 miles
  • 2021 – 96,448 miles
  • 2020 – 90,307 miles
  • 2018 – 81,273 miles
  • 2017 – 69,021 miles
  • 2016 – 54,985 miles
  • 2014 – 25,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,849 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Power steering inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,849 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    122,849 miles
    Test number
    417001540929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail122,845 miles (+10)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,845 miles
    Test number
    896040210879
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail122,835 miles (+5,367)2 dangerous6 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,835 miles
    Test number
    266622778097
    • DangerousBumper likely to become detached front bumper lower trims and radiator support (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60 R15 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring slightly deteriorated fuses on battery (4.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorHorn control insecure both horns insecure (7.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  4. Pass117,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,468 miles
    Test number
    770277930037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail117,468 miles (+7,708)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,468 miles
    Test number
    943690493122
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass109,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,760 miles
    Test number
    225417601220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,760 miles (+1,406)3 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,760 miles
    Test number
    387373175761
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass108,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,354 miles
    Test number
    214798134805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,354 miles (+5,784)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,354 miles
    Test number
    270771541370
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass102,570 miles (+6,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,570 miles
    Test number
    717921055812
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass96,448 miles (+6,141)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    981501635761
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPart undertrays fitted
  12. Pass90,307 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,307 miles
    Test number
    485384524380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,053 miles (+8,780)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,053 miles
    Test number
    774427109759
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass81,273 miles (+12,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,273 miles
    Test number
    233902220322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Pass69,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,021 miles
    Test number
    648448212142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Fail69,021 miles (+14,036)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,021 miles
    Test number
    211329095152
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has inside shoulder wear
  17. Pass54,985 miles (+14,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,985 miles
    Test number
    733341630631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass40,098 miles (+15,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,098 miles
    Test number
    243751649069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass25,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,071 miles
    Test number
    908894364331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 TPP

Does B20 TPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 TPP is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 TPP?
The MOT on B20 TPP is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 TPP done?
B20 TPP was recorded at 122,849 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 8,513 miles a year.
Has B20 TPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 TPP has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on B20 TPP 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 TPP find?
B20 TPP passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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