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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,800 cc

T5 AVJMOT history

T5 AVJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,550 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 AVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 AVJ was last recorded at 58,550 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,547 miles · 5 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,550 miles
  • 2025 – 58,293 miles
  • 2024 – 57,257 miles
  • 2023 – 56,234 miles
  • 2022 – 55,348 miles
  • 2021 – 54,509 miles
  • 2020 – 53,979 miles
  • 2019 – 53,321 miles
  • 2018 – 52,240 miles
  • 2017 – 51,215 miles
  • 2016 – 46,074 miles
  • 2015 – 40,581 miles
  • 2014 – 36,095 miles
  • 2013 – 28,396 miles
  • 2012 – 22,628 miles
  • 2011 – 20,121 miles
  • 2010 – 14,792 miles
  • 2009 – 10,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,550 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,550 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,550 miles
    Test number
    228504709533
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail58,547 miles (+254)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,547 miles
    Test number
    756056825141
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass58,293 miles (+1,036)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    58,293 miles
    Test number
    661470090124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass57,257 miles (+1,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,257 miles
    Test number
    170303723596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,234 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,234 miles
    Test number
    985032119983
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisorySome deterioration to both number plates

  6. Fail56,220 miles (+872)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,220 miles
    Test number
    230900481663
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear heat shield not connected

  7. Pass55,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,348 miles
    Test number
    633555712968
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail55,348 miles (+839)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,348 miles
    Test number
    931017638158
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass54,509 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,509 miles
    Test number
    189772820118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,500 miles (+521)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,500 miles
    Test number
    954271722355
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass53,979 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,979 miles
    Test number
    632584143714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,321 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,321 miles
    Test number
    416717341185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,240 miles (+1,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,240 miles
    Test number
    924417540840
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/body sill protectors fitted

  14. Pass51,215 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,215 miles
    Test number
    582972276507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,074 miles (+5,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,074 miles
    Test number
    526213454150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass40,581 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,581 miles
    Test number
    218917435204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn on inner & outer tread & damaged on outer wall
    • NoteOff side rear tyre Cracking & wearing on inner tread
    • NoteSlight binding on near side rear brake
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail40,581 miles (+4,486)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,581 miles
    Test number
    768787135297
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn on inner & outer tread & damaged on outer wall
    • NoteOff side rear tyre Cracking & wearing on inner tread
    • NoteSlight binding on near side rear brake
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass36,095 miles (+7,699)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,095 miles
    Test number
    576511044243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,396 miles (+5,768)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,396 miles
    Test number
    195336233250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSmall cut to nearside front tyre sidewall/rim protector

  20. Pass22,628 miles (+2,507)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,628 miles
    Test number
    285047932239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass20,121 miles (+5,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,121 miles
    Test number
    715049431200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass14,792 miles (+4,641)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,792 miles
    Test number
    660367540210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread spliting / o/s/f tyre tread spliting

  23. Pass10,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,151 miles
    Test number
    562224239221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 AVJ

Does T5 AVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 AVJ is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 AVJ?
The MOT on T5 AVJ is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 AVJ done?
T5 AVJ was recorded at 58,550 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 2,840 miles a year.
Has T5 AVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 AVJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 AVJ 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 T5 AVJ find?
T5 AVJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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