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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2020 · 999 cc

T5 HBAMOT history

T5 HBA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Aug 2020. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 54,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,668 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
31 Aug 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HBA was last recorded at 54,668 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 9,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,432 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,236 miles
Average per year
10,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,668 miles
  • 2025 – 45,432 miles
  • 2024 – 34,278 miles
  • 2023 – 22,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,668 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

6 tests since 3 Aug 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,668 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,668 miles
    Test number
    363058372443
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail54,668 miles (+9,236)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,668 miles
    Test number
    716873255035
    • MajorFront Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,432 miles (+11,154)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,432 miles
    Test number
    655685342578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,278 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    34,278 miles
    Test number
    703176845634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail34,278 miles (+12,153)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,278 miles
    Test number
    143755287987
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass22,125 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    22,125 miles
    Test number
    921825440713
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about T5 HBA

Does T5 HBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HBA is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 HBA?
The MOT on T5 HBA is valid until 7 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 HBA done?
T5 HBA was recorded at 54,668 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 10,500 miles a year.
Has T5 HBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HBA has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 HBA 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 HBA find?
T5 HBA passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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