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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

M5 GEKMOT history

M5 GEK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 41,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

M5 GEK grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
41,314 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 GEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 GEK was last recorded at 41,314 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,923 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,391 miles
Average per year
2,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,314 miles
  • 2025 – 39,923 miles
  • 2024 – 38,597 miles
  • 2023 – 38,068 miles
  • 2022 – 33,148 miles
  • 2021 – 29,124 miles
  • 2020 – 21,783 miles
  • 2019 – 14,355 miles
  • 2018 – 12,208 miles
  • 2017 – 10,964 miles
  • 2016 – 9,248 miles
  • 2015 – 7,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,314 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,314 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    41,314 miles
    Test number
    740119812241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,923 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    39,923 miles
    Test number
    238600677667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,597 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    38,597 miles
    Test number
    561827617818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,068 miles (+4,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    673964811131
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass33,148 miles (+4,024)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,148 miles
    Test number
    850947598162
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass29,124 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    29,124 miles
    Test number
    248495908847
    • MinorNearside Windscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail29,124 miles (+7,341)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,124 miles
    Test number
    618505098947
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass21,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,783 miles
    Test number
    935932538722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  9. Fail21,783 miles (+7,428)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,783 miles
    Test number
    787595038422
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  10. Pass14,355 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    14,355 miles
    Test number
    521176783860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,959 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    13,959 miles
    Test number
    413839874553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,208 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    12,208 miles
    Test number
    496389861868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,964 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    10,964 miles
    Test number
    643762418834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    9,248 miles
    Test number
    194260208352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail9,248 miles (+1,879)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,248 miles
    Test number
    909984210376
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

  16. Pass7,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    7,369 miles
    Test number
    618425455097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 GEK

Does M5 GEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GEK is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 GEK?
The MOT on M5 GEK is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 GEK done?
M5 GEK was recorded at 41,314 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,921 miles a year.
Has M5 GEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 GEK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on M5 GEK 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 M5 GEK find?
M5 GEK passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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