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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

TM 5MOT history

TM 5 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 73,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
73,878 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TM 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TM 5 was last recorded at 73,878 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,878 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,878 miles
  • 2024 – 72,714 miles
  • 2023 – 70,951 miles
  • 2022 – 68,885 miles
  • 2021 – 67,552 miles
  • 2020 – 65,510 miles
  • 2019 – 65,253 miles
  • 2018 – 64,478 miles
  • 2017 – 63,351 miles
  • 2016 – 61,395 miles
  • 2015 – 59,849 miles
  • 2014 – 58,652 miles
  • 2013 – 57,268 miles
  • 2012 – 54,699 miles
  • 2011 – 47,416 miles
  • 2010 – 39,723 miles
  • 2009 – 33,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,878 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,878 miles
    Test number
    662580923968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,878 miles (+1,164)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,878 miles
    Test number
    371399034379
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass72,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,714 miles
    Test number
    597184060116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,714 miles (+1,763)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,714 miles
    Test number
    433140016316
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass70,951 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,951 miles
    Test number
    538913678268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,937 miles (+2,052)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,937 miles
    Test number
    350723204271
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass68,885 miles (+1,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,885 miles
    Test number
    367411155711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass67,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,552 miles
    Test number
    455850896976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,552 miles (+2,042)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,552 miles
    Test number
    498756519525
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,510 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,510 miles
    Test number
    333069667564
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  11. Fail65,509 miles (+256)2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,509 miles
    Test number
    535003404668
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  12. Pass65,253 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,253 miles
    Test number
    815877613385
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm rubber bush fitted incorrectly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail65,253 miles (+775)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,253 miles
    Test number
    812811529306
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass64,478 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,478 miles
    Test number
    792208446547
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension bush fitted incorectly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail64,476 miles (+1,125)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,476 miles
    Test number
    559443629922
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension bush fitted incorectly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass63,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,351 miles
    Test number
    844876160062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush mounted to subframe (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail63,351 miles (+1,956)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,351 miles
    Test number
    406981483687
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush mounted to subframe (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass61,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,395 miles
    Test number
    333263161037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,395 miles (+1,546)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,395 miles
    Test number
    107358160735
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass59,849 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,849 miles
    Test number
    395204022773
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted

  21. Fail59,843 miles (+1,191)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,843 miles
    Test number
    587225961379
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass58,652 miles (+1,384)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,652 miles
    Test number
    118823904356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • NoteReverse light not working

  23. Pass57,268 miles (+2,569)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,268 miles
    Test number
    128537893257
    • DangerousReverse lamp not working.

  24. Pass54,699 miles (+7,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,699 miles
    Test number
    287980202309
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail47,416 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,416 miles
    Test number
    639825011331
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass47,416 miles (+7,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,416 miles
    Test number
    667005811358
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass39,723 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,723 miles
    Test number
    453413910310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,054 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,054 miles
    Test number
    434350929432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,152 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    124985579114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  30. Fail32,152 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    372975079155
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about TM 5

What vehicle is registration TM 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TM 5 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2006. 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 TM 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TM 5 is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on TM 5?
The MOT on TM 5 is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TM 5 done?
TM 5 was recorded at 73,878 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,552 miles a year.
Has TM 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TM 5 has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on TM 5 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 TM 5 find?
TM 5 passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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