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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

C6 GEAMOT history

C6 GEA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 85,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

C6 GEA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,324 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 GEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 GEA was last recorded at 85,324 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 6,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,656 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,668 miles
Average per year
5,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,324 miles
  • 2024 – 78,656 miles
  • 2023 – 77,919 miles
  • 2022 – 76,439 miles
  • 2021 – 75,660 miles
  • 2020 – 74,875 miles
  • 2019 – 70,484 miles
  • 2018 – 58,252 miles
  • 2017 – 45,112 miles
  • 2016 – 31,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,324 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,324 miles (+6,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,324 miles
    Test number
    498134288809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,656 miles (+737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,656 miles
    Test number
    665580053527
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,919 miles (+1,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,919 miles
    Test number
    373331742142
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryFront disc's corroding

  4. Pass76,439 miles (+779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,439 miles
    Test number
    618592448805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass75,660 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,660 miles
    Test number
    962540215158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,875 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,875 miles
    Test number
    395965186987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,873 miles (+4,389)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,873 miles
    Test number
    173669855152
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel getting excessive

  8. Pass70,484 miles (+12,232)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,484 miles
    Test number
    359146068039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,252 miles
    Test number
    530223638712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel excessive

  10. Fail58,251 miles (+13,139)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,251 miles
    Test number
    990032344002
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel excessive

  11. Pass45,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,112 miles
    Test number
    431007204735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticking on

  12. Fail45,112 miles (+13,694)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,112 miles
    Test number
    647821359919
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticking on

  13. Pass31,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,418 miles
    Test number
    482267179855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 GEA

Does C6 GEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 GEA is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C6 GEA?
The MOT on C6 GEA is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 GEA done?
C6 GEA was recorded at 85,324 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,587 miles a year.
Has C6 GEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 GEA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on C6 GEA 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 C6 GEA find?
C6 GEA passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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