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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

T5 TVKMOT history

T5 TVK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 44,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
44,523 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 TVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 TVK was last recorded at 44,523 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 4,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2019: 20,553 miles, lower than 21,796 miles on 27 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
39,595 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,928 miles
Average per year
2,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,523 miles
  • 2024 – 39,595 miles
  • 2023 – 35,312 miles
  • 2022 – 35,014 miles
  • 2021 – 32,891 miles
  • 2020 – 30,018 miles
  • 2019 – 20,553 miles
  • 2018 – 21,796 miles
  • 2017 – 19,617 miles
  • 2016 – 16,980 miles
  • 2015 – 14,118 miles
  • 2014 – 12,189 miles
  • 2013 – 10,924 miles
  • 2012 – 10,025 miles
  • 2011 – 8,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,523 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,523 miles (+4,928)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    572337307832
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass39,595 miles (+4,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    39,595 miles
    Test number
    933994281248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass35,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    35,312 miles
    Test number
    152002764140
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail35,312 miles (+298)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,312 miles
    Test number
    659772950974
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass35,014 miles (+2,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    35,014 miles
    Test number
    449911119407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass32,891 miles (+2,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    32,891 miles
    Test number
    262320348585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass30,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,018 miles
    Test number
    195135938622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail30,018 miles (+9,465)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,018 miles
    Test number
    473636148589
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass20,553 miles (-1,243)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    20,553 miles
    Test number
    688966384716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,796 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,796 miles
    Test number
    784559965420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,617 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,617 miles
    Test number
    321926250695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
  12. Pass16,980 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,980 miles
    Test number
    945621387801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,118 miles (+1,929)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,118 miles
    Test number
    388312675049
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront lower suspension arms rear bushes weakning
  14. Pass12,189 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,189 miles
    Test number
    678376484018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,924 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,924 miles
    Test number
    736963573081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,025 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,025 miles
    Test number
    959771382089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,950 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,950 miles
    Test number
    696226362057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,176 miles
    Test number
    158511561485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 TVK

Does T5 TVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 TVK is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 TVK?
The MOT on T5 TVK is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 TVK done?
T5 TVK was recorded at 44,523 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,485 miles a year.
Has T5 TVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 TVK has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 TVK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 TVK find?
T5 TVK passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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