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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,390 cc

R94 UBPMOT history

R94 UBP is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,581 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R94 UBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R94 UBP was last recorded at 82,581 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 14,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,725 miles · 1 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
14,856 miles
Average per year
1,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,581 miles
  • 2023 – 67,725 miles
  • 2022 – 62,388 miles
  • 2021 – 56,813 miles
  • 2020 – 50,007 miles
  • 2019 – 49,976 miles
  • 2018 – 49,798 miles
  • 2017 – 49,480 miles
  • 2016 – 49,424 miles
  • 2015 – 49,245 miles
  • 2014 – 49,094 miles
  • 2013 – 48,964 miles
  • 2012 – 48,790 miles
  • 2011 – 48,595 miles
  • 2010 – 48,278 miles
  • 2009 – 47,545 miles
  • 2008 – 47,258 miles
  • 2007 – 46,295 miles
  • 2006 – 45,024 miles
  • 2005 – 43,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,581 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,581 miles (+14,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,581 miles
    Test number
    904023792312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass67,725 miles (+5,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    522790089462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,388 miles (+5,575)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,388 miles
    Test number
    765646123329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator tell tale dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear bush (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass56,813 miles (+6,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,813 miles
    Test number
    440187056401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass50,007 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    237685476893
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail50,000 miles (+24)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,000 miles
    Test number
    987001474170
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass49,976 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,976 miles
    Test number
    628656287037
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative very dim (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective breaking away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail49,976 miles (+178)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,976 miles
    Test number
    264607160473
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative very dim (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective breaking away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass49,798 miles (+318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,798 miles
    Test number
    697423526855
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator tell tail light dim

  10. Pass49,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,480 miles
    Test number
    751622310715
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket braking away
    • AdvisoryLeft hand indicator pilot light dim

  11. Fail49,480 miles (+56)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,480 miles
    Test number
    759273263291
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket braking away
    • AdvisoryLeft hand indicator pilot light dim
    • AdvisoryWiper blades in poor condition

  12. Pass49,424 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,424 miles
    Test number
    559568270038
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger bracket corroding through

  13. Pass49,245 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,245 miles
    Test number
    944806840100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,094 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,094 miles
    Test number
    216248964251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,964 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,964 miles
    Test number
    528249163277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,790 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,790 miles
    Test number
    909011272252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,595 miles
    Test number
    519429561237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,595 miles (+317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,595 miles
    Test number
    997409561260
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass48,278 miles (+733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    804383260259
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass47,545 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,545 miles
    Test number
    702351679233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,258 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,258 miles
    Test number
    880936248277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,295 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,295 miles
    Test number
    260074277216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,024 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,024 miles
    Test number
    270144856212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    43,297 miles
    Test number
    111392545265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R94 UBP

Does R94 UBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R94 UBP is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R94 UBP?
The MOT on R94 UBP is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R94 UBP done?
R94 UBP was recorded at 82,581 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 1,937 miles a year.
Has R94 UBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R94 UBP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on R94 UBP 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 R94 UBP find?
R94 UBP passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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