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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,200 cc

MAT 357MOT history

MAT 357 is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 38,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MAT 357 red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
38,852 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MAT 357
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MAT 357 was last recorded at 38,852 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 5,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
33,580 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,272 miles
Average per year
3,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,852 miles
  • 2025 – 33,580 miles
  • 2024 – 28,260 miles
  • 2023 – 24,457 miles
  • 2022 – 19,055 miles
  • 2021 – 14,628 miles
  • 2019 – 11,324 miles
  • 2018 – 4,993 miles
  • 2017 – 4,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,852 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer edge 175/70X14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge 175/70X14 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 19 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    38,852 miles
    Test number
    171256437141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer edge 175/70X14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge 175/70X14 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail38,852 miles (+5,272)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,852 miles
    Test number
    626821212314
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer edge 175/70X14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge 175/70X14 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass33,580 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    33,580 miles
    Test number
    716233794066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass28,260 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    28,260 miles
    Test number
    692111422523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,457 miles (+5,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    24,457 miles
    Test number
    162952850918
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass19,055 miles (+4,427)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    19,055 miles
    Test number
    240822452300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass14,628 miles (+3,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    14,628 miles
    Test number
    202230115477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass11,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    11,324 miles
    Test number
    636714766518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail11,324 miles (+6,331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,324 miles
    Test number
    485194606188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass4,993 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    4,993 miles
    Test number
    563158591605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass4,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    4,438 miles
    Test number
    374407588701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MAT 357

What vehicle is registration MAT 357 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MAT 357 on a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jan 2014. 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 MAT 357 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MAT 357 is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on MAT 357?
The MOT on MAT 357 is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MAT 357 done?
MAT 357 was recorded at 38,852 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,776 miles a year.
Has MAT 357 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MAT 357 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on MAT 357 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 MAT 357 find?
MAT 357 passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge 175/70x14; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge 175/70x14.

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