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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

P26 DREMOT history

P26 DRE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Nov 2016. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 38,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

P26 DRE white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
38,569 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P26 DRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P26 DRE was last recorded at 38,569 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 6,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,671 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,898 miles
Average per year
5,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,569 miles
  • 2024 – 31,671 miles
  • 2023 – 24,456 miles
  • 2022 – 19,744 miles
  • 2021 – 14,902 miles
  • 2020 – 11,030 miles
  • 2019 – 8,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,569 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 21 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,569 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    38,569 miles
    Test number
    204631176765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail38,569 miles (+6,898)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,569 miles
    Test number
    588412066192
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass31,671 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    31,671 miles
    Test number
    704196607857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,456 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    24,456 miles
    Test number
    852897873528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,744 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    19,744 miles
    Test number
    428141317405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass14,902 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    14,902 miles
    Test number
    104119958945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,030 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    11,030 miles
    Test number
    486913551374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    8,622 miles
    Test number
    873357678639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P26 DRE

Does P26 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P26 DRE expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P26 DRE?
The MOT on P26 DRE expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P26 DRE done?
P26 DRE was recorded at 38,569 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 5,015 miles a year.
Has P26 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P26 DRE has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P26 DRE 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 P26 DRE find?
P26 DRE passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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