Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 1,390 cc
R95 MGHMOT history
R95 MGH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,508 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 98,508 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,729 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R95 MGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 18 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R95 MGH was last recorded at 98,508 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,651 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 857 miles
- Average per year
- 3,729 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,508 miles
- 2025 – 97,651 miles
- 2024 – 96,404 miles
- 2023 – 95,497 miles
- 2022 – 87,795 miles
- 2021 – 76,697 miles
- 2019 – 68,881 miles
- 2018 – 60,591 miles
- 2017 – 54,411 miles
- 2016 – 46,400 miles
- 2015 – 42,988 miles
- 2014 – 42,385 miles
- 2013 – 40,900 miles
- 2012 – 39,071 miles
- 2011 – 37,827 miles
- 2010 – 34,597 miles
- 2009 – 32,308 miles
- 2008 – 26,126 miles
- 2007 – 23,138 miles
- 2006 – 22,487 miles
- 2005 – 21,734 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,508 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,508 miles (+857)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 98,508 miles
- Test number
- 233275702580
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,651 miles (+1,247)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 97,651 miles
- Test number
- 105845807028
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,404 miles (+907)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 96,404 miles
- Test number
- 334491409551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,497 miles (+7,702)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 95,497 miles
- Test number
- 673655451462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear no reverse light
Pass87,795 miles (+11,098)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 87,795 miles
- Test number
- 649952010246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,697 miles (+7,816)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 76,697 miles
- Test number
- 951831946903
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass68,881 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 68,881 miles
- Test number
- 823059245839
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail68,880 miles (+8,289)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,880 miles
- Test number
- 693901621724
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass60,591 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 60,591 miles
- Test number
- 491739587896
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail60,582 miles (+6,171)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,582 miles
- Test number
- 937491965225
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass54,411 miles (+8,011)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 54,411 miles
- Test number
- 733946724827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 46,400 miles
- Test number
- 559294578471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,400 miles (+3,412)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,400 miles
- Test number
- 610282783513
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Pass42,988 miles (+603)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 42,988 miles
- Test number
- 480957081653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,385 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,385 miles
- Test number
- 189853084219
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass42,385 miles (+1,485)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 42,385 miles
- Test number
- 196353384231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,900 miles (+1,829)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 40,900 miles
- Test number
- 615487483279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,071 miles (+1,244)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 39,071 miles
- Test number
- 136662982278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 37,827 miles
- Test number
- 839742991202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,827 miles (+3,230)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,827 miles
- Test number
- 549042891208
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass34,597 miles (+2,289)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 34,597 miles
- Test number
- 853727180227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 32,308 miles
- Test number
- 121261709377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,308 miles (+6,182)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,308 miles
- Test number
- 680151809392
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass26,126 miles (+2,988)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 26,126 miles
- Test number
- 944011708330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,138 miles (+651)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 23,138 miles
- Test number
- 392668897419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,487 miles (+753)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 22,487 miles
- Test number
- 653019396297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 21,734 miles
- Test number
- 162096305310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R95 MGH
- Does R95 MGH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R95 MGH is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R95 MGH?
- The MOT on R95 MGH is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R95 MGH done?
- R95 MGH was recorded at 98,508 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 3,729 miles a year.
- Has R95 MGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R95 MGH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2019.
- Has the mileage on R95 MGH 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 R95 MGH find?
- R95 MGH passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel; oil leak, but not excessive.
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