Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc
MEF 533MOT history
MEF 533 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 78,117 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 78,117 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 14 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,812 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MEF 533
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
MEF 533 was last recorded at 78,117 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,078 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 39 miles
- Average per year
- 4,812 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,117 miles
- 2024 – 70,234 miles
- 2023 – 61,833 miles
- 2022 – 57,677 miles
- 2021 – 54,033 miles
- 2020 – 51,298 miles
- 2019 – 47,895 miles
- 2018 – 44,115 miles
- 2017 – 40,318 miles
- 2016 – 35,915 miles
- 2015 – 31,205 miles
- 2014 – 26,550 miles
- 2013 – 21,213 miles
- 2012 – 15,124 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,117 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / rear join (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 29 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,117 miles (+39)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 78,117 miles
- Test number
- 223838884538
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail78,078 miles (+7,844)4 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,078 miles
- Test number
- 212234430340
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass70,234 miles (+8,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 70,234 miles
- Test number
- 157446484872
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,833 miles (+4,156)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 61,833 miles
- Test number
- 962692952451
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,677 miles (+3,644)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 57,677 miles
- Test number
- 344752024353
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,033 miles (+2,735)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 54,033 miles
- Test number
- 603484768534
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass51,298 miles (+3,403)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 51,298 miles
- Test number
- 673589138361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,895 miles (+3,780)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 47,895 miles
- Test number
- 589798155184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,115 miles (+3,797)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 44,115 miles
- Test number
- 992236177987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,318 miles (+4,403)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 40,318 miles
- Test number
- 199461899417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,915 miles (+4,710)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 35,915 miles
- Test number
- 342576845745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,205 miles (+4,655)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 31,205 miles
- Test number
- 447231654239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,550 miles (+5,337)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 26,550 miles
- Test number
- 398758544203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,213 miles (+6,089)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 21,213 miles
- Test number
- 568160343222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,124 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 15,124 miles
- Test number
- 109172042204
- NoteFront tyres wearing close to wear bars
Questions about MEF 533
- What vehicle is registration MEF 533 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MEF 533 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Sept 2009. 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 MEF 533 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on MEF 533 expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on MEF 533?
- The MOT on MEF 533 expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has MEF 533 done?
- MEF 533 was recorded at 78,117 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 4,812 miles a year.
- Has MEF 533 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MEF 533 has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on MEF 533 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 MEF 533 find?
- MEF 533 passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 13 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear join; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.
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