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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

MTP 948MOT history

MTP 948 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 38,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MTP 948 silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
38,344 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MTP 948
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MTP 948 was last recorded at 38,344 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 2,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,644 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,700 miles
Average per year
2,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,344 miles
  • 2024 – 35,644 miles
  • 2023 – 33,134 miles
  • 2022 – 31,076 miles
  • 2021 – 29,185 miles
  • 2020 – 27,179 miles
  • 2019 – 26,208 miles
  • 2018 – 24,612 miles
  • 2017 – 21,513 miles
  • 2016 – 18,128 miles
  • 2015 – 15,348 miles
  • 2014 – 12,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,344 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,344 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    38,344 miles
    Test number
    874778774311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,644 miles (+2,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    35,644 miles
    Test number
    641567148433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass33,134 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    33,134 miles
    Test number
    174569355371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,076 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    31,076 miles
    Test number
    574379848205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,185 miles (+2,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    29,185 miles
    Test number
    308806303070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass27,179 miles (+971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,179 miles
    Test number
    567976267935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass26,208 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,208 miles
    Test number
    657134331478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass24,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,612 miles
    Test number
    721502178838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,600 miles (+3,087)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,600 miles
    Test number
    971638000891
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to bulb being incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass21,513 miles (+3,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    884667837984
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  11. Pass18,128 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    18,128 miles
    Test number
    771353982524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,348 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    15,348 miles
    Test number
    208038198461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    12,220 miles
    Test number
    286502634381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MTP 948

What vehicle is registration MTP 948 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MTP 948 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 2011. 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 MTP 948 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MTP 948 is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on MTP 948?
The MOT on MTP 948 is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MTP 948 done?
MTP 948 was recorded at 38,344 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,389 miles a year.
Has MTP 948 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MTP 948 has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on MTP 948 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 MTP 948 find?
MTP 948 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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