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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

FLE 657MOT history

FLE 657 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

FLE 657 blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
73,045 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FLE 657
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FLE 657 was last recorded at 73,045 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 4,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,410 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,635 miles
Average per year
3,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,045 miles
  • 2025 – 68,410 miles
  • 2024 – 64,794 miles
  • 2022 – 64,567 miles
  • 2021 – 59,987 miles
  • 2020 – 56,658 miles
  • 2019 – 51,709 miles
  • 2018 – 46,089 miles
  • 2017 – 40,682 miles
  • 2016 – 35,902 miles
  • 2014 – 34,852 miles
  • 2013 – 31,907 miles
  • 2012 – 28,508 miles
  • 2011 – 24,208 miles
  • 2010 – 20,315 miles
  • 2009 – 16,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,045 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front slow to retract---

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,045 miles
    Test number
    942260678062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,040 miles (+4,630)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,040 miles
    Test number
    614273548491
    • MajorCentral Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,410 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,410 miles
    Test number
    149738132284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,395 miles (+3,601)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    124153417774
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking underside (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass64,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    249352133035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    702818689418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass64,567 miles (+4,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    191076580267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass59,987 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,987 miles
    Test number
    462239462390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,658 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,658 miles
    Test number
    493578867146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,709 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,709 miles
    Test number
    315589152306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    937668114322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,089 miles (+5,407)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    471823018589
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass40,682 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    40,682 miles
    Test number
    264354718631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,902 miles
    Test number
    531942354705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slow to retract---

  15. Fail35,902 miles (+1,050)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,902 miles
    Test number
    237355528318
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding---
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slow to retract---

  16. Pass34,852 miles (+2,945)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,852 miles
    Test number
    209359914257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear bumpstops starting to perish

  17. Pass31,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,907 miles
    Test number
    999776123221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,906 miles (+3,398)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,906 miles
    Test number
    339096123435
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass28,508 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,508 miles
    Test number
    788133742294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,208 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,208 miles
    Test number
    367069021495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,315 miles
    Test number
    961422730271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,315 miles (+4,313)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,315 miles
    Test number
    982652530248
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass16,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,002 miles
    Test number
    851831839264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FLE 657

What vehicle is registration FLE 657 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FLE 657 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2006. 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 FLE 657 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FLE 657 is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on FLE 657?
The MOT on FLE 657 is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FLE 657 done?
FLE 657 was recorded at 73,045 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,453 miles a year.
Has FLE 657 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FLE 657 has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on FLE 657 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 FLE 657 find?
FLE 657 passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush.

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