Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,043 cc

M296 RFCMOT history

M296 RFC is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 103,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,906 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,278 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for M296 RFC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
M296 RFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M296 RFC was last recorded at 103,906 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,195 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
711 miles
Average per year
2,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,906 miles
  • 2025 – 103,195 miles
  • 2022 – 103,122 miles
  • 2020 – 103,050 miles
  • 2019 – 101,953 miles
  • 2018 – 99,901 miles
  • 2017 – 98,210 miles
  • 2016 – 96,735 miles
  • 2015 – 95,315 miles
  • 2014 – 93,004 miles
  • 2013 – 90,743 miles
  • 2012 – 87,459 miles
  • 2011 – 84,784 miles
  • 2010 – 80,164 miles
  • 2009 – 74,857 miles
  • 2008 – 70,060 miles
  • 2007 – 66,177 miles
  • 2006 – 58,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,906 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Hand brake cable fouling on exhaust.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,906 miles (+711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,906 miles
    Test number
    342878841168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,195 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,195 miles
    Test number
    455441668742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,122 miles
    Test number
    723367690816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,122 miles (+72)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,122 miles
    Test number
    569805080593
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass103,050 miles (+1,097)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,050 miles
    Test number
    704569683859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,953 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,953 miles
    Test number
    910615246251
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,953 miles (+2,052)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,953 miles
    Test number
    741176583963
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,901 miles (+1,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,901 miles
    Test number
    455470620180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat Back not tilting.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,210 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,210 miles
    Test number
    328894527651
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable fouling on exhaust.

  10. Fail98,192 miles (+1,457)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    130968688029
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable fouling on exhaust.

  11. Pass96,735 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,735 miles
    Test number
    439801659692
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror.

  12. Fail96,701 miles (+1,386)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,701 miles
    Test number
    118784517130
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror.

  13. Pass95,315 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    599753805287
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteH/brake cable rubbed though on exhaust

  14. Fail95,315 miles (+2,311)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,315 miles
    Test number
    389741005205
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteH/brake cable rubbed though on exhaust

  15. Pass93,004 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,004 miles
    Test number
    608677714213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,937 miles (+2,194)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,937 miles
    Test number
    299412614206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass90,743 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,743 miles
    Test number
    286520713233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,707 miles (+3,248)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,707 miles
    Test number
    215077603209
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers seat wont tilt forward
    • NoteTemp gauge not working

  19. Pass87,459 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,459 miles
    Test number
    875787902243
    • NoteBreather on back of engine split
    • NoteFront discs pitted

  20. Fail87,459 miles (+2,675)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,459 miles
    Test number
    166125402232
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBreather on back of engine split
    • NoteFront discs pitted
    • NoteHand brake casing worn
    • NoteTemp gauge n ot working

  21. Pass84,784 miles (+4,620)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,784 miles
    Test number
    378810731244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,164 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    921572330260
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail80,071 miles (+5,214)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,071 miles
    Test number
    711204320244
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass74,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,857 miles
    Test number
    820344029282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,857 miles (+4,797)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,857 miles
    Test number
    874754629268
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Pass70,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    210719798413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,060 miles (+3,883)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    204349198167
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass66,177 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,177 miles
    Test number
    524051107254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,175 miles (+8,141)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,175 miles
    Test number
    270740407247
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass58,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,034 miles
    Test number
    454006696118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M296 RFC

Does M296 RFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M296 RFC is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M296 RFC?
The MOT on M296 RFC is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M296 RFC done?
M296 RFC was recorded at 103,906 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,278 miles a year.
Has M296 RFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M296 RFC has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on M296 RFC 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 M296 RFC find?
M296 RFC passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all M296 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.