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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

ROO 71MOT history

ROO 71 is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 31,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

ROO 71 black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
31,857 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ROO 71
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ROO 71 was last recorded at 31,857 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
29,021 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,836 miles
Average per year
3,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 31,857 miles
  • 2024 – 29,021 miles
  • 2023 – 26,370 miles
  • 2022 – 23,253 miles
  • 2021 – 18,711 miles
  • 2020 – 14,073 miles
  • 2019 – 10,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,857 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 6 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,857 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    31,857 miles
    Test number
    739607645562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass29,021 miles (+2,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    29,021 miles
    Test number
    860413953948
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass26,370 miles (+3,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    26,370 miles
    Test number
    467098407997
    • 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))
  4. Pass23,253 miles (+4,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    23,253 miles
    Test number
    239582585629
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass18,711 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    18,711 miles
    Test number
    911343824252
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN
    • AdvisoryALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
    • AdvisoryBODY WORK DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT STRUT ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR AND ENGINE COVERS
  6. Fail18,711 miles (+4,638)2 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,711 miles
    Test number
    129285518649
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN
    • AdvisoryALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
    • AdvisoryBODY WORK DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT STRUT ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR AND ENGINE COVERS
  7. Pass14,073 miles (+3,109)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    14,073 miles
    Test number
    806982482928
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass10,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    10,964 miles
    Test number
    934176732130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ROO 71

What vehicle is registration ROO 71 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ROO 71 on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Dec 2016. 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 ROO 71 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ROO 71 is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on ROO 71?
The MOT on ROO 71 is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ROO 71 done?
ROO 71 was recorded at 31,857 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,475 miles a year.
Has ROO 71 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ROO 71 has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on ROO 71 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 ROO 71 find?
ROO 71 passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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