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Volkswagen Polo

Orange · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

H5 JAVMOT history

H5 JAV is an orange petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 60,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

H5 JAV orange Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
60,980 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H5 JAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H5 JAV was last recorded at 60,980 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 6,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,548 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,432 miles
Average per year
4,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,980 miles
  • 2025 – 54,548 miles
  • 2024 – 52,594 miles
  • 2023 – 49,912 miles
  • 2022 – 43,050 miles
  • 2021 – 38,059 miles
  • 2020 – 36,330 miles
  • 2019 – 31,375 miles
  • 2018 – 25,641 miles
  • 2017 – 20,297 miles
  • 2016 – 16,178 miles
  • 2015 – 12,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,980 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,980 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    648092878479
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail60,980 miles (+6,432)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    109753703494
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass54,548 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    806925744128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,594 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    258560607799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,912 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    49,912 miles
    Test number
    354775586046
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail49,909 miles (+6,859)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,909 miles
    Test number
    104414013145
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass43,050 miles (+4,991)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,050 miles
    Test number
    240160515312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass38,059 miles (+1,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,059 miles
    Test number
    268917586099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1,6mm inner edge advice replace tyre 3/4 tread for mot (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPart checked rear seat belts rear seats folded down
  9. Pass36,330 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,330 miles
    Test number
    474249181509
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail36,328 miles (+4,953)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,328 miles
    Test number
    172096496066
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass31,375 miles (+5,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    31,375 miles
    Test number
    674388317762
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres x 2 age cracked
  12. Pass25,641 miles (+5,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,641 miles
    Test number
    141226014285
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass20,297 miles (+4,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,297 miles
    Test number
    836625550082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass16,178 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,178 miles
    Test number
    791469886992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,352 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,352 miles
    Test number
    126021165077
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass12,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,352 miles
    Test number
    797251365049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H5 JAV

Does H5 JAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H5 JAV is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on H5 JAV?
The MOT on H5 JAV is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H5 JAV done?
H5 JAV was recorded at 60,980 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,373 miles a year.
Has H5 JAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H5 JAV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on H5 JAV 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 H5 JAV find?
H5 JAV passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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