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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,199 cc

ETC 242MOT history

ETC 242 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

ETC 242 grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
119,173 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ETC 242
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ETC 242 was last recorded at 119,173 miles on 20 May 2026, 521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,652 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
521 miles
Average per year
7,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,173 miles
  • 2025 – 118,652 miles
  • 2024 – 118,648 miles
  • 2023 – 114,084 miles
  • 2022 – 107,581 miles
  • 2021 – 92,814 miles
  • 2020 – 85,122 miles
  • 2019 – 77,374 miles
  • 2018 – 73,024 miles
  • 2017 – 67,634 miles
  • 2016 – 46,174 miles
  • 2015 – 38,201 miles
  • 2014 – 29,291 miles
  • 2013 – 20,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,173 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth o/s doors damaged

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,173 miles (+521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,173 miles
    Test number
    848669613780
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s doors damaged

  2. Pass118,652 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,652 miles
    Test number
    212386141389
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 body damage down side of vehicle

  3. Fail118,648 miles (+4,564)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,648 miles
    Test number
    242522637029
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBody damage offside vehicle

  4. Pass114,084 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,084 miles
    Test number
    909499704304
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail114,084 miles (+6,503)2 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,084 miles
    Test number
    461284461505
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass107,581 miles (+14,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,581 miles
    Test number
    816536576001
    • AdvisorySigns of diesel fuel in engine bay but no leak found

  7. Pass92,814 miles (+7,692)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,814 miles
    Test number
    479614842179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,122 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    291120479214
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail85,117 miles (+7,743)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,117 miles
    Test number
    848586080119
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass77,374 miles (+4,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,374 miles
    Test number
    664396090685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass73,024 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,024 miles
    Test number
    364703102325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,634 miles (+21,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,634 miles
    Test number
    924968004534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass46,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,174 miles
    Test number
    173819983142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,174 miles (+7,973)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,174 miles
    Test number
    569159978290
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

  15. Pass38,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,201 miles
    Test number
    357725001626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,201 miles (+8,910)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,201 miles
    Test number
    180833970612
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass29,291 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,291 miles
    Test number
    448528204429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,308 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    20,308 miles
    Test number
    327419803391
    • NoteLean burn engine no emmisions reading at time of test.

  19. Fail20,308 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,308 miles
    Test number
    996999803334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteLean burn engine no emmisions reading at time of test.

Questions about ETC 242

What vehicle is registration ETC 242 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ETC 242 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Nov 2010. 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 ETC 242 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ETC 242 is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on ETC 242?
The MOT on ETC 242 is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ETC 242 done?
ETC 242 was recorded at 119,173 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,886 miles a year.
Has ETC 242 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ETC 242 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on ETC 242 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 ETC 242 find?
ETC 242 passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; both o/s doors damaged.

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