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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,043 cc

P331 GPFMOT history

P331 GPF is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
78,492 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P331 GPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P331 GPF was last recorded at 78,492 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,490 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,492 miles
  • 2022 – 78,422 miles
  • 2021 – 78,125 miles
  • 2020 – 77,351 miles
  • 2018 – 71,968 miles
  • 2017 – 70,707 miles
  • 2016 – 69,574 miles
  • 2015 – 68,954 miles
  • 2014 – 62,620 miles
  • 2013 – 54,035 miles
  • 2012 – 45,986 miles
  • 2011 – 40,073 miles
  • 2010 – 37,224 miles
  • 2009 – 35,272 miles
  • 2008 – 34,449 miles
  • 2007 – 33,343 miles
  • 2006 – 31,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,492 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,492 miles (+2)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,492 miles
    Test number
    209442260577
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,490 miles (+68)1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,490 miles
    Test number
    802918934895
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,422 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    510667172151
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  4. Fail78,420 miles (+295)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,420 miles
    Test number
    374436966071
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  5. Pass78,125 miles (+774)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,125 miles
    Test number
    971984214344
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass77,351 miles (+5,383)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,351 miles
    Test number
    882254258530
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,968 miles
    Test number
    734147830007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,968 miles (+1,261)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,968 miles
    Test number
    447029765448
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,707 miles (+1,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    228537645578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass69,574 miles (+620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,574 miles
    Test number
    837282583969
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills,floorpans,suspension components/subframes,brake hoses perished,oil leak

  11. Pass68,954 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,954 miles
    Test number
    327363805227
    • NotePlay in front top shock mounts,corrosion to suspension mounts,subframes,inner sills

  12. Fail68,954 miles (+6,334)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,954 miles
    Test number
    788462805288
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in front top shock mounts,corrosion to suspension mounts,subframes,inner sills

  13. Pass62,620 miles (+8,585)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,620 miles
    Test number
    945343414221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,035 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,035 miles
    Test number
    245996603206
    • NoteBrake hoses perishing,suspension arm bushes splitting,brake ferrules corroded

  15. Fail54,035 miles (+8,049)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,035 miles
    Test number
    676124303220
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake hoses perishing,suspension arm bushes splitting,o/s/f tyre wearing on edge,brake ferrules corroding

  16. Pass45,986 miles (+5,913)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,986 miles
    Test number
    229265002202
    • NoteBrake pipes pitted

  17. Pass40,073 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,073 miles
    Test number
    485257501232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,224 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,224 miles
    Test number
    191374490116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,272 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,272 miles
    Test number
    814025599128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,449 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    741997198111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,343 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    394511407200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass33,343 miles (+1,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    580721007235
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass31,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,680 miles
    Test number
    244563796192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P331 GPF

Does P331 GPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P331 GPF expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P331 GPF?
The MOT on P331 GPF expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P331 GPF done?
P331 GPF was recorded at 78,492 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 2,558 miles a year.
Has P331 GPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P331 GPF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on P331 GPF 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 P331 GPF find?
P331 GPF passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 13 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 10 more.

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