Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,390 cc
P882 BAOMOT history
P882 BAO is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 46,166 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 46,166 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,231 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P882 BAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 1 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P882 BAO was last recorded at 46,166 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 7,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 38,647 miles · 21 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,519 miles
- Average per year
- 1,231 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,166 miles
- 2025 – 38,647 miles
- 2024 – 32,769 miles
- 2023 – 32,020 miles
- 2022 – 29,530 miles
- 2017 – 29,520 miles
- 2016 – 29,515 miles
- 2015 – 29,486 miles
- 2014 – 29,202 miles
- 2013 – 28,675 miles
- 2012 – 28,241 miles
- 2011 – 27,598 miles
- 2010 – 26,776 miles
- 2009 – 25,433 miles
- 2008 – 24,126 miles
- 2007 – 22,982 miles
- 2006 – 21,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,166 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded between hose and brake wheel cylinder
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,166 miles (+7,519)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 46,166 miles
- Test number
- 308447109064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,647 miles (+5,878)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 38,647 miles
- Test number
- 674223751698
- AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm corroded
Pass32,769 miles (+749)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 32,769 miles
- Test number
- 721133659649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,020 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 32,020 miles
- Test number
- 532310757131
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded between hose and brake wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near axle beam mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near lower suspension arm rear mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly near front or rear brake hose above axle beam (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail32,020 miles (+2,490)3 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,020 miles
- Test number
- 535211403808
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed within 30cm of axle beam mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded between hose and brake wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near axle beam mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near lower suspension arm rear mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly near front or rear brake hose above axle beam (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass29,530 miles (+10)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 29,530 miles
- Test number
- 418442001446
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded between brake hose and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slightly corroded inner sill near mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slightly corroded inner sill near mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass29,520 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 29,520 miles
- Test number
- 817551650707
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass29,515 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 29,515 miles
- Test number
- 284846582920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,486 miles (+284)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 29,486 miles
- Test number
- 229887975160
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass29,202 miles (+527)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 29,202 miles
- Test number
- 608231484107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,675 miles (+434)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 28,675 miles
- Test number
- 786468873171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,241 miles (+643)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 28,241 miles
- Test number
- 496759892177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,598 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 27,598 miles
- Test number
- 945576791148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,595 miles (+819)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,595 miles
- Test number
- 285134891120
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass26,776 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 26,776 miles
- Test number
- 622132200251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,765 miles (+1,332)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,765 miles
- Test number
- 261957290449
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass25,433 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 25,433 miles
- Test number
- 923312409209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,422 miles (+1,296)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,422 miles
- Test number
- 232281709264
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass24,126 miles (+1,144)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 24,126 miles
- Test number
- 574740798131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 22,982 miles
- Test number
- 590597607259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,981 miles (+1,531)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,981 miles
- Test number
- 922497207237
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass21,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 21,450 miles
- Test number
- 464490906295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P882 BAO
- Does P882 BAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P882 BAO is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P882 BAO?
- The MOT on P882 BAO is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P882 BAO done?
- P882 BAO was recorded at 46,166 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,231 miles a year.
- Has P882 BAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P882 BAO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on P882 BAO 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 P882 BAO find?
- P882 BAO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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