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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

SEA 738MOT history

SEA 738 is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

SEA 738 red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
71,173 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SEA 738
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SEA 738 was last recorded at 71,173 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,162 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,173 miles
  • 2024 – 66,775 miles
  • 2023 – 62,582 miles
  • 2022 – 58,857 miles
  • 2021 – 55,852 miles
  • 2020 – 55,137 miles
  • 2019 – 42,169 miles
  • 2018 – 39,036 miles
  • 2017 – 28,192 miles
  • 2016 – 17,208 miles
  • 2015 – 7,606 miles
  • 2014 – 7,091 miles
  • 2013 – 5,923 miles
  • 2012 – 5,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,173 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount bearing slight judder when movingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,173 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,173 miles
    Test number
    455549995760
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount bearing slight judder when moving

  2. Fail71,162 miles (+4,387)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,162 miles
    Test number
    498661563855
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount bearing slight judder when moving
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass66,775 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,775 miles
    Test number
    871898235014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,582 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    964682108400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,857 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,857 miles
    Test number
    464357478392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,852 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,852 miles
    Test number
    751250925688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail55,850 miles (+713)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,850 miles
    Test number
    941928286849
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass55,137 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    371824624018
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail55,137 miles (+12,968)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    483057541164
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,169 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    350558401104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,036 miles (+10,844)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,036 miles
    Test number
    188961350409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,192 miles (+10,984)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,192 miles
    Test number
    949828157748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,208 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    17,208 miles
    Test number
    336863064368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,606 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    7,606 miles
    Test number
    277636356843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,091 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    7,091 miles
    Test number
    746334604382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,923 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    5,923 miles
    Test number
    859715983256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    5,229 miles
    Test number
    129564202351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SEA 738

What vehicle is registration SEA 738 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SEA 738 on a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Nov 2009. 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 SEA 738 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SEA 738 is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on SEA 738?
The MOT on SEA 738 is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SEA 738 done?
SEA 738 was recorded at 71,173 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 5,086 miles a year.
Has SEA 738 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SEA 738 has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on SEA 738 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 SEA 738 find?
SEA 738 passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; offside front top mount bearing slight judder when moving.

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