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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

V11 SERMOT history

V11 SER is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,147 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 SER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 SER was last recorded at 69,147 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2019: 62,289 miles, lower than 63,072 miles on 9 Feb 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,912 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,235 miles
Average per year
1,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,147 miles
  • 2025 – 67,912 miles
  • 2024 – 67,428 miles
  • 2023 – 66,884 miles
  • 2022 – 66,481 miles
  • 2021 – 65,607 miles
  • 2020 – 65,017 miles
  • 2019 – 62,289 miles
  • 2018 – 63,072 miles
  • 2017 – 61,920 miles
  • 2016 – 60,459 miles
  • 2015 – 58,902 miles
  • 2014 – 57,864 miles
  • 2013 – 57,250 miles
  • 2012 – 56,676 miles
  • 2011 – 53,260 miles
  • 2010 – 51,265 miles
  • 2009 – 47,636 miles
  • 2008 – 43,001 miles
  • 2007 – 37,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,147 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,147 miles (+1,235)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    69,147 miles
    Test number
    293000830760
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,912 miles (+484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,912 miles
    Test number
    231973633067
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,428 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,428 miles
    Test number
    749091765240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,884 miles (+403)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,884 miles
    Test number
    140975128430
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,481 miles (+874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,481 miles
    Test number
    215781088866
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParkig brake ex travel

  6. Pass65,607 miles (+590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,607 miles
    Test number
    893377514797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass65,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,017 miles
    Test number
    948046969270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail65,017 miles (+2,728)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,017 miles
    Test number
    593417369788
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,289 miles (-783)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,289 miles
    Test number
    558087084438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,072 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,072 miles
    Test number
    875237113575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,920 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,920 miles
    Test number
    462762855175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,459 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,459 miles
    Test number
    730400803724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,902 miles (+1,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,902 miles
    Test number
    557897885044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass57,864 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,864 miles
    Test number
    149676384019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,250 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,250 miles
    Test number
    919912783067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,676 miles (+3,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    738849982031
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  17. Pass53,260 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,260 miles
    Test number
    649993371070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,795 miles (+1,530)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,795 miles
    Test number
    846022251044
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass51,265 miles (+3,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,265 miles
    Test number
    444291950033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass47,636 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,636 miles
    Test number
    343711879018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,001 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,001 miles
    Test number
    790768878006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,692 miles
    Test number
    252681277039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 SER

Does V11 SER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 SER is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 SER?
The MOT on V11 SER is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 SER done?
V11 SER was recorded at 69,147 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 1,664 miles a year.
Has V11 SER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 SER has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on V11 SER ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V11 SER find?
V11 SER passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox; oil leak, but not excessive.

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