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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc

R317 MBFMOT history

R317 MBF is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 31,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
31,119 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R317 MBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R317 MBF was last recorded at 31,119 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,096 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,119 miles
  • 2025 – 31,096 miles
  • 2024 – 31,061 miles
  • 2022 – 31,043 miles
  • 2021 – 30,532 miles
  • 2020 – 30,229 miles
  • 2019 – 30,047 miles
  • 2018 – 29,788 miles
  • 2017 – 29,304 miles
  • 2016 – 28,517 miles
  • 2015 – 28,100 miles
  • 2014 – 27,600 miles
  • 2013 – 26,758 miles
  • 2012 – 25,383 miles
  • 2011 – 24,383 miles
  • 2010 – 23,097 miles
  • 2009 – 21,224 miles
  • 2008 – 20,062 miles
  • 2007 – 18,315 miles
  • 2006 – 17,442 miles
  • 2005 – 15,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,119 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,119 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    31,119 miles
    Test number
    336372379542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass31,096 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    31,096 miles
    Test number
    656730336865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail31,093 miles (+32)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,093 miles
    Test number
    675082403041
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass31,061 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    31,061 miles
    Test number
    406797618813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,043 miles (+511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    31,043 miles
    Test number
    532830047143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass30,532 miles (+303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,532 miles
    Test number
    274020287583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass30,229 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,229 miles
    Test number
    968113435914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,047 miles
    Test number
    945173999224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,047 miles (+259)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,047 miles
    Test number
    554025214709
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass29,788 miles (+484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,788 miles
    Test number
    464967604121
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass29,304 miles (+787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,304 miles
    Test number
    827971470625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass28,517 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,517 miles
    Test number
    878517249834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,100 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,100 miles
    Test number
    191480159248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,600 miles (+842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,600 miles
    Test number
    117919114284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass26,758 miles (+1,375)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,758 miles
    Test number
    899582843237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre parished on side wall

  16. Pass25,383 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,383 miles
    Test number
    767362422218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,383 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,383 miles
    Test number
    216209721206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail24,380 miles (+1,283)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,380 miles
    Test number
    367283821220
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass23,097 miles (+1,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,097 miles
    Test number
    232097600289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail21,224 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,224 miles
    Test number
    170377119226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass21,224 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,224 miles
    Test number
    514797619203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,062 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,062 miles
    Test number
    420247618288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,315 miles (+873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,315 miles
    Test number
    192348497193
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  24. Pass17,442 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,442 miles
    Test number
    514584726268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    15,978 miles
    Test number
    173247915209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R317 MBF

Does R317 MBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R317 MBF is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R317 MBF?
The MOT on R317 MBF is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R317 MBF done?
R317 MBF was recorded at 31,119 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 717 miles a year.
Has R317 MBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R317 MBF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R317 MBF 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 R317 MBF find?
R317 MBF passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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