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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

POL 273MOT history

POL 273 is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

POL 273 grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,098 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
POL 273
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

POL 273 was last recorded at 119,098 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 4,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,060 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,038 miles
Average per year
6,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,098 miles
  • 2025 – 115,060 miles
  • 2024 – 112,153 miles
  • 2023 – 108,239 miles
  • 2021 – 102,008 miles
  • 2020 – 98,088 miles
  • 2019 – 92,591 miles
  • 2018 – 83,940 miles
  • 2017 – 74,997 miles
  • 2016 – 66,378 miles
  • 2015 – 56,360 miles
  • 2014 – 47,518 miles
  • 2013 – 40,022 miles
  • 2012 – 31,136 miles
  • 2011 – 21,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,098 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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,098 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,098 miles
    Test number
    541937380226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,060 miles (+2,907)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,060 miles
    Test number
    612362545732
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass112,153 miles (+3,914)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,153 miles
    Test number
    581697511216
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass108,239 miles (+6,231)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,239 miles
    Test number
    306953836090
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Pass102,008 miles (+3,920)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    836970109830
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass98,088 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,088 miles
    Test number
    788646798944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,591 miles (+8,651)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,591 miles
    Test number
    437705779438
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass83,940 miles (+8,943)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,940 miles
    Test number
    354492025578
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass74,997 miles (+8,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    373360834450
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
  10. Pass66,378 miles (+10,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,378 miles
    Test number
    566416694414
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass56,360 miles (+8,842)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    788037495162
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass47,518 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    927437294144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,022 miles (+8,886)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,022 miles
    Test number
    525550103226
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass31,136 miles (+9,293)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,136 miles
    Test number
    319882902291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,843 miles
    Test number
    108637001282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about POL 273

What vehicle is registration POL 273 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show POL 273 on a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jul 2008. 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 POL 273 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on POL 273 is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on POL 273?
The MOT on POL 273 is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has POL 273 done?
POL 273 was recorded at 119,098 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,677 miles a year.
Has POL 273 ever failed its MOT?
No. POL 273 has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on POL 273 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 POL 273 find?
POL 273 passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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