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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

FBC 7MOT history

FBC 7 is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

FBC 7 grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,523 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FBC 7
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FBC 7 was last recorded at 72,523 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,388 miles · 15 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
3,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,523 miles
  • 2024 – 69,135 miles
  • 2023 – 64,916 miles
  • 2022 – 62,166 miles
  • 2021 – 57,403 miles
  • 2020 – 54,064 miles
  • 2019 – 49,414 miles
  • 2018 – 44,880 miles
  • 2017 – 40,062 miles
  • 2015 – 27,052 miles
  • 2014 – 20,223 miles
  • 2013 – 17,243 miles
  • 2012 – 16,504 miles
  • 2011 – 14,934 miles
  • 2010 – 13,606 miles
  • 2009 – 13,064 miles
  • 2008 – 12,427 miles
  • 2007 – 11,508 miles
  • 2006 – 10,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,523 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant level lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,523 miles (+135)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,523 miles
    Test number
    608560754788
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,388 miles (+3,253)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,388 miles
    Test number
    977259935974
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,135 miles (+4,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,135 miles
    Test number
    610681511843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass64,916 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    392465143191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,166 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,166 miles
    Test number
    557581078974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,164 miles (+4,761)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,164 miles
    Test number
    628248161602
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  7. Pass57,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,403 miles
    Test number
    939025545820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,403 miles (+3,339)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,403 miles
    Test number
    773418839712
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,064 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,064 miles
    Test number
    466068244138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,414 miles
    Test number
    497571760026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail49,414 miles (+4,534)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,414 miles
    Test number
    237977390171
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass44,880 miles (+4,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,880 miles
    Test number
    202403233887
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass40,062 miles (+13,010)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,062 miles
    Test number
    523720499722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,052 miles
    Test number
    840782365580
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail27,052 miles (+6,829)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,052 miles
    Test number
    345496307441
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass20,223 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,223 miles
    Test number
    649706434371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,243 miles (+739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    17,243 miles
    Test number
    926369023374
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass16,504 miles (+1,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,504 miles
    Test number
    339929912351
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass14,934 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,934 miles
    Test number
    297995721371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,606 miles (+542)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,606 miles
    Test number
    774810930377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs wearing

  21. Pass13,064 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,064 miles
    Test number
    362581449372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,427 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    12,427 miles
    Test number
    573038318396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,508 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,508 miles
    Test number
    370795927355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,587 miles
    Test number
    973560426385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FBC 7

What vehicle is registration FBC 7 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FBC 7 on a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Dec 2002. 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 FBC 7 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FBC 7 is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on FBC 7?
The MOT on FBC 7 is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FBC 7 done?
FBC 7 was recorded at 72,523 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,254 miles a year.
Has FBC 7 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FBC 7 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on FBC 7 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 FBC 7 find?
FBC 7 passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coolant level low, and 1 more.

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