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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

EBA 84MOT history

EBA 84 is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 138,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

EBA 84 grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,791 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EBA 84
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EBA 84 was last recorded at 138,791 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 5,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,653 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,138 miles
Average per year
10,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,791 miles
  • 2025 – 133,653 miles
  • 2024 – 127,322 miles
  • 2023 – 124,377 miles
  • 2022 – 113,957 miles
  • 2021 – 103,140 miles
  • 2020 – 93,828 miles
  • 2019 – 79,779 miles
  • 2018 – 63,883 miles
  • 2017 – 53,595 miles
  • 2016 – 38,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,791 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,791 miles (+5,138)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,791 miles
    Test number
    376852962626
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass133,653 miles (+6,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,653 miles
    Test number
    557103472251
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass127,322 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,322 miles
    Test number
    751786492704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,377 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,377 miles
    Test number
    696831025608
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,377 miles (+10,420)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,377 miles
    Test number
    391480866102
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,957 miles (+10,817)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,957 miles
    Test number
    817202976284
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever needs adjustment

  7. Pass103,140 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,140 miles
    Test number
    491894264935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail103,140 miles (+9,312)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,140 miles
    Test number
    646960321870
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,828 miles
    Test number
    319412290263
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail93,828 miles (+14,049)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,828 miles
    Test number
    367043912401
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,779 miles (+15,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    243440170933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass63,883 miles (+10,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    793677943878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 70 14 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass53,595 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    424238082533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,122 miles (+11,567)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,122 miles
    Test number
    578725646228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    836963942886
    • AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbed.

Questions about EBA 84

What vehicle is registration EBA 84 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EBA 84 on a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2013. 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 EBA 84 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EBA 84 is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on EBA 84?
The MOT on EBA 84 is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EBA 84 done?
EBA 84 was recorded at 138,791 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 10,003 miles a year.
Has EBA 84 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EBA 84 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on EBA 84 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 EBA 84 find?
EBA 84 passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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