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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

T31 SHWMOT history

T31 SHW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,638 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 SHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 SHW was last recorded at 112,638 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 6,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,598 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,040 miles
Average per year
7,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,638 miles
  • 2025 – 106,598 miles
  • 2024 – 102,456 miles
  • 2023 – 98,524 miles
  • 2022 – 92,503 miles
  • 2021 – 85,566 miles
  • 2020 – 74,740 miles
  • 2019 – 65,132 miles
  • 2018 – 57,906 miles
  • 2017 – 52,255 miles
  • 2016 – 39,234 miles
  • 2015 – 30,300 miles
  • 2014 – 22,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,638 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective Centre joint deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,638 miles (+6,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,638 miles
    Test number
    388387624603
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,598 miles (+4,142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    904588159193
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,456 miles
    Test number
    311400341593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,456 miles (+3,932)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,456 miles
    Test number
    488831155353
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,524 miles
    Test number
    263437433294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail98,524 miles (+6,021)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,524 miles
    Test number
    496943489648
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass92,503 miles (+6,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,503 miles
    Test number
    105740579112
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear exhaust

  8. Pass85,566 miles (+34)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,566 miles
    Test number
    447715480136
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre joint deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail85,532 miles (+10,792)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,532 miles
    Test number
    494626847044
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre joint deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass74,740 miles (+9,608)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,740 miles
    Test number
    302274853136
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass65,132 miles (+7,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,132 miles
    Test number
    301768270912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass57,906 miles (+5,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,906 miles
    Test number
    398460054432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass52,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,255 miles
    Test number
    787773844096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail52,255 miles (+13,021)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,255 miles
    Test number
    781152819288
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass39,234 miles (+8,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,234 miles
    Test number
    346287792501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass30,300 miles (+7,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,300 miles
    Test number
    697659487717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    22,727 miles
    Test number
    135148554264
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread getting low

Questions about T31 SHW

Does T31 SHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 SHW is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 SHW?
The MOT on T31 SHW is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 SHW done?
T31 SHW was recorded at 112,638 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 7,505 miles a year.
Has T31 SHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 SHW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T31 SHW 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 T31 SHW find?
T31 SHW passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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