Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
RED 595MOT history
RED 595 is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,498 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 101,498 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,187 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RED 595
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 31 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RED 595 was last recorded at 101,498 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,099 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,399 miles
- Average per year
- 5,187 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,498 miles
- 2025 – 100,099 miles
- 2024 – 96,284 miles
- 2023 – 95,312 miles
- 2022 – 93,232 miles
- 2021 – 90,470 miles
- 2020 – 88,308 miles
- 2019 – 84,732 miles
- 2018 – 75,844 miles
- 2017 – 67,735 miles
- 2016 – 58,616 miles
- 2015 – 52,513 miles
- 2014 – 45,424 miles
- 2013 – 33,438 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,498 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 101,498 miles
- Test number
- 673825862964
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail101,496 miles (+1,397)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,496 miles
- Test number
- 355584564830
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,099 miles (+3,815)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 100,099 miles
- Test number
- 438977426071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass96,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 96,284 miles
- Test number
- 570724165287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,282 miles (+970)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,282 miles
- Test number
- 651036564871
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,312 miles (+2,080)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 95,312 miles
- Test number
- 103929301994
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,232 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 93,232 miles
- Test number
- 924229070191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail93,232 miles (+2,762)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,232 miles
- Test number
- 194414951077
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,470 miles (+2,162)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 90,470 miles
- Test number
- 366408453140
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass88,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 88,308 miles
- Test number
- 941806517133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,308 miles (+3,576)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,308 miles
- Test number
- 103213585820
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass84,732 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 84,732 miles
- Test number
- 745006077444
- AdvisoryKnock from rear suspension
- AdvisoryNs front tyre outer sidewall is damaged
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail84,732 miles (+8,888)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,732 miles
- Test number
- 840041363353
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryKnock from rear suspension
- AdvisoryNs front tyre outer sidewall is damaged
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 75,844 miles
- Test number
- 388793252997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,884 miles (+8,149)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,884 miles
- Test number
- 195168916558
- FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass67,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 67,735 miles
- Test number
- 801749943216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,735 miles (+9,119)3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,735 miles
- Test number
- 172602931784
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass58,616 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 58,616 miles
- Test number
- 597090460653
- AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Fail58,616 miles (+6,103)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,616 miles
- Test number
- 715336785186
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Pass52,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 52,513 miles
- Test number
- 759791695075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,513 miles (+7,089)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,513 miles
- Test number
- 989511995013
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass45,424 miles (+11,986)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 45,424 miles
- Test number
- 295045484054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 33,438 miles
- Test number
- 795086883088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about RED 595
- What vehicle is registration RED 595 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RED 595 on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2010. 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 RED 595 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RED 595 is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RED 595?
- The MOT on RED 595 is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RED 595 done?
- RED 595 was recorded at 101,498 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,187 miles a year.
- Has RED 595 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RED 595 has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on RED 595 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 RED 595 find?
- RED 595 passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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