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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

F3 ELPMOT history

F3 ELP is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

F3 ELP white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,932 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 ELP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 ELP was last recorded at 79,932 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,471 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,461 miles
Average per year
5,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,932 miles
  • 2025 – 75,471 miles
  • 2024 – 70,945 miles
  • 2023 – 53,721 miles
  • 2022 – 49,958 miles
  • 2020 – 45,230 miles
  • 2019 – 41,832 miles
  • 2018 – 37,700 miles
  • 2017 – 31,667 miles
  • 2016 – 27,954 miles
  • 2015 – 23,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,932 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTpms lamp illuminated

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,932 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,932 miles
    Test number
    432526107761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp illuminated
  2. Fail79,932 miles (+4,461)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,932 miles
    Test number
    297573423684
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp illuminated
  3. Pass75,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,471 miles
    Test number
    480048589198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,471 miles (+4,526)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,471 miles
    Test number
    807002499689
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass70,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,945 miles
    Test number
    593130865350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail70,945 miles (+17,224)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,945 miles
    Test number
    441370605240
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass53,721 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,721 miles
    Test number
    307304309117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,958 miles (+4,728)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,958 miles
    Test number
    737323530566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper poor
  9. Pass45,230 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,230 miles
    Test number
    930638696330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,832 miles (+4,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,832 miles
    Test number
    469710051861
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting perish cuts and cracks outer side wall
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding
  11. Pass37,700 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,700 miles
    Test number
    250561629606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,667 miles
    Test number
    270793978495
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights has intermitent faut. lights stay on,
  13. Fail31,666 miles (+3,712)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    347390108793
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights has intermitent faut. lights stay on,
  14. Pass27,954 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    705518552569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, Also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tyres starting to crack in tread
    • AdvisoryShields fitted undernieth
  15. Fail27,954 miles (+4,386)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    392302869550
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air freshner (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, Also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear tyres starting to crack in tread
    • AdvisoryShields fitted undernieth
  16. Pass23,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,568 miles
    Test number
    779578015263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 ELP

Does F3 ELP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 ELP is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 ELP?
The MOT on F3 ELP is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 ELP done?
F3 ELP was recorded at 79,932 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,379 miles a year.
Has F3 ELP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 ELP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 ELP 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 F3 ELP find?
F3 ELP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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