Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 1996 · 1,390 cc
P976 MTUMOT history
P976 MTU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 8,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 8,050 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P976 MTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 1 Nov 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P976 MTU was last recorded at 8,050 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 7,971 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 79 miles
- Average per year
- 138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 8,050 miles
- 2024 – 7,971 miles
- 2023 – 7,668 miles
- 2022 – 7,534 miles
- 2021 – 7,324 miles
- 2020 – 7,093 miles
- 2019 – 7,086 miles
- 2018 – 7,061 miles
- 2017 – 7,041 miles
- 2016 – 6,965 miles
- 2015 – 6,915 miles
- 2014 – 6,847 miles
- 2013 – 6,654 miles
- 2012 – 6,381 miles
- 2011 – 6,250 miles
- 2010 – 6,130 miles
- 2009 – 5,969 miles
- 2008 – 5,865 miles
- 2007 – 5,819 miles
- 2006 – 5,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass8,050 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension general corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension general corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass8,050 miles (+79)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 8,050 miles
- Test number
- 698734980301
- AdvisoryFront Suspension general corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension general corrosion
Pass7,971 miles (+303)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 7,971 miles
- Test number
- 535112177741
- AdvisoryFront Suspension general corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension general corrosion
Pass7,668 miles (+134)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 7,668 miles
- Test number
- 922632921066
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines full length of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass7,534 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 7,534 miles
- Test number
- 463588270186
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail7,527 miles (+203)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,527 miles
- Test number
- 494342519335
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass7,324 miles (+231)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 7,324 miles
- Test number
- 201234361080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,093 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 7,093 miles
- Test number
- 844070820562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,086 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 7,086 miles
- Test number
- 564848264702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,061 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 7,061 miles
- Test number
- 866766916863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,041 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 7,041 miles
- Test number
- 954958812210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,965 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 6,965 miles
- Test number
- 848204822387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,915 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 6,915 miles
- Test number
- 114466233433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,847 miles (+193)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 6,847 miles
- Test number
- 938971894219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,654 miles (+273)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 6,654 miles
- Test number
- 937661703374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,381 miles (+131)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 6,381 miles
- Test number
- 568553502386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,250 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 6,250 miles
- Test number
- 729597491203
- NoteOil leak form gear box area...corrosion to exhaust system...n/s/r tyre startin to crack
Fail6,250 miles (+120)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,250 miles
- Test number
- 859777691298
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteOil leak form gear box area...corrosion to exhaust system...n/s/r tyre startin to crack
Pass6,130 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 6,130 miles
- Test number
- 414175200358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,969 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 5,969 miles
- Test number
- 881216909307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,865 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 5,865 miles
- Test number
- 120219998243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,819 miles (+399)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 5,819 miles
- Test number
- 391164717308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,420 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 5,420 miles
- Test number
- 222861406328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront tyres have cuts in tread.
Questions about P976 MTU
- Does P976 MTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P976 MTU is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on P976 MTU?
- The MOT on P976 MTU is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P976 MTU done?
- P976 MTU was recorded at 8,050 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 138 miles a year.
- Has P976 MTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P976 MTU has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on P976 MTU 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 P976 MTU find?
- P976 MTU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension general corrosion; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension general corrosion.
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