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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

F5 MMFMOT history

F5 MMF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

F5 MMF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,657 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 MMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 MMF was last recorded at 115,657 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,649 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,657 miles
  • 2025 – 115,649 miles
  • 2024 – 110,484 miles
  • 2023 – 107,196 miles
  • 2022 – 104,975 miles
  • 2021 – 95,508 miles
  • 2020 – 88,829 miles
  • 2019 – 87,262 miles
  • 2018 – 85,227 miles
  • 2017 – 82,498 miles
  • 2016 – 71,685 miles
  • 2015 – 61,446 miles
  • 2014 – 49,948 miles
  • 2013 – 37,399 miles
  • 2012 – 25,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,657 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIOATED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front RADIATOR FAN NOT WORKING. MOTOR BURNED OUT FROM FRONT END DAMAGE.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,657 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,657 miles
    Test number
    588012568434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail115,649 miles (+5,165)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,649 miles
    Test number
    755333547013
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass110,484 miles (+3,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,484 miles
    Test number
    150124107447
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass107,196 miles (+2,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,196 miles
    Test number
    439468532521
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass104,975 miles (+9,467)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,975 miles
    Test number
    467894761439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,508 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,508 miles
    Test number
    950246512240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,478 miles (+6,649)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,478 miles
    Test number
    157447258492
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass88,829 miles (+1,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,829 miles
    Test number
    204344189999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryDamage to nsf

  9. Pass87,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    602822661142
    • AdvisoryNoise for gearbox housing
    • AdvisoryNs side repeater damaged

  10. Fail87,262 miles (+2,035)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    730476021525
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise for gearbox housing
    • AdvisoryNs side repeater damaged
    • AdvisoryWiper hit in parked position

  11. Pass85,227 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,227 miles
    Test number
    241725216910
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIOATED
    • AdvisoryFront RADIATOR FAN NOT WORKING. MOTOR BURNED OUT FROM FRONT END DAMAGE.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail85,226 miles (+2,728)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,226 miles
    Test number
    394796890399
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR HAS SHARP EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted AND WING. SHARP EDGES (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIOATED
    • AdvisoryFront RADIATOR FAN NOT WORKING. MOTOR BURNED OUT FROM FRONT END DAMAGE.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass82,498 miles (+10,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,498 miles
    Test number
    498919735995
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer edge perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,685 miles (+10,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,685 miles
    Test number
    866941662727
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rearmost bushes starting to split

  15. Pass61,446 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,446 miles
    Test number
    377257967573
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO SERVICE LIMIT
    • AdvisoryFRONT SUSPENSION, BOTH LOWER WISHBONES, REARMOST BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIORATION

  16. Fail61,444 miles (+11,496)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,444 miles
    Test number
    759095729430
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO SERVICE LIMIT
    • AdvisoryFRONT SUSPENSION, BOTH LOWER WISHBONES, REARMOST BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIORATION

  17. Fail49,948 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    576282244264
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteTravel on handbrake

  18. Pass49,948 miles (+12,549)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    636872144216
    • NoteTravel on handbrake

  19. Pass37,399 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,399 miles
    Test number
    856372433234
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting near limit 3mm
    • NoteHigh hand brake travel
    • NoteInspection light on dash
    • NoteN/side rear tyre tread aera splitting /near limit 3mm/ metal in tyre and soft

  20. Fail37,399 miles (+11,689)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,399 miles
    Test number
    108842133224
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting near limit 3mm
    • NoteHigh hand brake travel
    • NoteInspection light on dash
    • NoteN/side rear tyre tread aera splitting /near limit 3mm/ metal in tyre and soft

  21. Pass25,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,710 miles
    Test number
    579042442289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 MMF

Does F5 MMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 MMF is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 MMF?
The MOT on F5 MMF is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 MMF done?
F5 MMF was recorded at 115,657 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 6,695 miles a year.
Has F5 MMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 MMF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 MMF 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 F5 MMF find?
F5 MMF passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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