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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1996 · 1,598 cc

MHF 555MOT history

MHF 555 is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,940 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MHF 555
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MHF 555 was last recorded at 72,940 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2008: 38,196 miles, lower than 38,533 miles on 28 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,832 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,108 miles
Average per year
1,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,940 miles
  • 2024 – 70,832 miles
  • 2023 – 65,662 miles
  • 2021 – 62,126 miles
  • 2020 – 58,704 miles
  • 2019 – 54,476 miles
  • 2018 – 50,496 miles
  • 2017 – 46,498 miles
  • 2016 – 46,180 miles
  • 2015 – 43,389 miles
  • 2014 – 40,787 miles
  • 2013 – 40,555 miles
  • 2011 – 40,373 miles
  • 2010 – 40,045 miles
  • 2009 – 39,258 miles
  • 2008 – 38,196 miles
  • 2007 – 38,533 miles
  • 2006 – 37,989 miles
  • 2005 – 37,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,940 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner and outer
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,940 miles (+2,108)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,940 miles
    Test number
    518363184078
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner and outer
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,832 miles (+5,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    500198480184
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,662 miles (+3,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,662 miles
    Test number
    250770587384
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass62,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,126 miles
    Test number
    119462939853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,126 miles (+3,422)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,126 miles
    Test number
    165193871151
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,704 miles
    Test number
    647360490562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,704 miles (+4,228)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,704 miles
    Test number
    307550363198
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass54,476 miles (+3,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    536949511696
    • 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))

  9. Pass50,496 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,496 miles
    Test number
    559738412798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,498 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    265745664962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,415 miles (+235)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,415 miles
    Test number
    313015139457
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion hole in boot floor not in prescribed area

  12. Pass46,180 miles (+2,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,180 miles
    Test number
    406886894137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass43,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,389 miles
    Test number
    898804155011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail43,389 miles (+2,602)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,389 miles
    Test number
    737534055029
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass40,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,787 miles
    Test number
    215703544076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,787 miles (+232)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,787 miles
    Test number
    748812844002
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass40,555 miles (+182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,555 miles
    Test number
    529129243001
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass40,373 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,373 miles
    Test number
    769190181280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,045 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,045 miles
    Test number
    671024640231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,258 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,258 miles
    Test number
    211811439211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,196 miles (-337)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,196 miles
    Test number
    283251338229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,533 miles (+544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,533 miles
    Test number
    654960547297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass37,989 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,989 miles
    Test number
    312102326451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    37,348 miles
    Test number
    663046815270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MHF 555

What vehicle is registration MHF 555 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MHF 555 on a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 1996. 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 MHF 555 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MHF 555 is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on MHF 555?
The MOT on MHF 555 is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MHF 555 done?
MHF 555 was recorded at 72,940 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 1,747 miles a year.
Has MHF 555 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MHF 555 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on MHF 555 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MHF 555 find?
MHF 555 passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front; general underbody corrosion; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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