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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

R765 FGHMOT history

R765 FGH is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,450 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R765 FGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R765 FGH was last recorded at 75,450 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,330 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
2,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,450 miles
  • 2024 – 75,330 miles
  • 2023 – 70,486 miles
  • 2022 – 67,676 miles
  • 2021 – 66,157 miles
  • 2020 – 64,825 miles
  • 2019 – 62,399 miles
  • 2018 – 59,159 miles
  • 2017 – 56,668 miles
  • 2015 – 52,582 miles
  • 2014 – 47,808 miles
  • 2013 – 45,656 miles
  • 2012 – 40,279 miles
  • 2011 – 35,520 miles
  • 2010 – 32,721 miles
  • 2009 – 29,490 miles
  • 2008 – 25,972 miles
  • 2007 – 21,893 miles
  • 2006 – 19,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,450 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s [border line]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,450 miles (+120)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,450 miles
    Test number
    109844608882
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass75,330 miles (+4,844)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,330 miles
    Test number
    143051467254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level warning flashing level correct

  3. Pass70,486 miles (+2,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,486 miles
    Test number
    615928288955
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s [border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmmision's fluctuating

  4. Pass67,676 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,676 miles
    Test number
    292554150469
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s [border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier [boot floor] corroded

  5. Fail67,676 miles (+1,519)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,676 miles
    Test number
    806023766176
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s [border line] (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier [boot floor] corroded

  6. Pass66,157 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    663577565626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,825 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,825 miles
    Test number
    436135313092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,399 miles (+3,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    366212730501
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55x14 80h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass59,159 miles (+2,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    911724539294
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass56,668 miles (+4,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,668 miles
    Test number
    222855009771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass52,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,582 miles
    Test number
    872012008653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,582 miles (+4,774)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,582 miles
    Test number
    156656377392
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass47,808 miles (+2,152)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,808 miles
    Test number
    765962604292
    • NoteAdvise osr tyre perishing and slightly staggered
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion to brake discs
    • NoteAdvise wiper condition deteriorating

  14. Pass45,656 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,656 miles
    Test number
    189583203274
    • NoteBrake pipes into rear compensator corroded

  15. Fail45,656 miles (+5,377)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,656 miles
    Test number
    567633903291
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBrake pipes into rear compensator corroded

  16. Pass40,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,279 miles
    Test number
    358876902280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,278 miles (+4,758)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,278 miles
    Test number
    149826402226
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass35,520 miles (+2,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,520 miles
    Test number
    429577001227
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass32,721 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,721 miles
    Test number
    444091800273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,490 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,490 miles
    Test number
    632532009286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,972 miles (+4,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,972 miles
    Test number
    794604208299
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass21,893 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,893 miles
    Test number
    913088707256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail21,877 miles (+2,737)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,877 miles
    Test number
    340807907433
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass19,140 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,140 miles
    Test number
    401476106243
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about R765 FGH

Does R765 FGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R765 FGH is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R765 FGH?
The MOT on R765 FGH is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R765 FGH done?
R765 FGH was recorded at 75,450 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,864 miles a year.
Has R765 FGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R765 FGH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on R765 FGH 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 R765 FGH find?
R765 FGH passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush, and 3 more.

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