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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc

FCC 228MOT history

FCC 228 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

FCC 228 silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,121 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FCC 228
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FCC 228 was last recorded at 72,121 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 1,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,553 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,568 miles
Average per year
3,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,121 miles
  • 2024 – 70,553 miles
  • 2023 – 66,977 miles
  • 2022 – 62,930 miles
  • 2021 – 58,665 miles
  • 2020 – 54,806 miles
  • 2019 – 51,256 miles
  • 2018 – 48,347 miles
  • 2017 – 44,563 miles
  • 2016 – 40,510 miles
  • 2015 – 36,787 miles
  • 2014 – 33,364 miles
  • 2013 – 26,873 miles
  • 2012 – 22,652 miles
  • 2011 – 18,105 miles
  • 2010 – 13,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,121 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH SIDES

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,121 miles (+1,568)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,121 miles
    Test number
    691340584712
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,553 miles (+3,576)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,553 miles
    Test number
    159707817117
    • MinorFront Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH SIDES (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENSE CRACKED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass66,977 miles (+4,047)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,977 miles
    Test number
    871448057060
    • MinorFront Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH SIDES (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENSE CRACKED BUT TAPED OVER (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass62,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,930 miles
    Test number
    911861644826
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail62,929 miles (+4,264)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,929 miles
    Test number
    607365208960
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    551242807637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,665 miles (+3,859)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    755514542444
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass54,806 miles (+3,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,806 miles
    Test number
    349824786108
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Edges. (Off sides & Near Sides) (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass51,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,256 miles
    Test number
    919877375123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,256 miles (+2,909)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,256 miles
    Test number
    252265254995
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass48,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    194663523423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail48,347 miles (+3,784)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    397593869887
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass44,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,563 miles
    Test number
    616297082193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,563 miles (+4,053)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,563 miles
    Test number
    210894961864
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides front INNER EDGE TYRE badly worm & in need of Tracking. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass40,510 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,510 miles
    Test number
    180331641195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,787 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,787 miles
    Test number
    847876215055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,364 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,364 miles
    Test number
    657438534081
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre splitting

  18. Pass33,364 miles (+76)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,364 miles
    Test number
    819168334034
    • NoteN/s/r tyre splitting

  19. Fail33,288 miles (+6,415)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,288 miles
    Test number
    516087334025
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish

  20. Pass26,873 miles (+4,221)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,873 miles
    Test number
    699611523037
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteRear exhaust touching rear axle
    • NoteTracking

  21. Pass22,652 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,652 miles
    Test number
    468766912076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,105 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    18,105 miles
    Test number
    349205231034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,826 miles
    Test number
    791503630051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FCC 228

What vehicle is registration FCC 228 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FCC 228 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jan 2007. 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 FCC 228 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FCC 228 is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on FCC 228?
The MOT on FCC 228 is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FCC 228 done?
FCC 228 was recorded at 72,121 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,701 miles a year.
Has FCC 228 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FCC 228 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on FCC 228 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 FCC 228 find?
FCC 228 passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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