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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

V17 BAHMOT history

V17 BAH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

V17 BAH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,300 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 BAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 BAH was last recorded at 126,300 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 3,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,136 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,164 miles
Average per year
9,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,300 miles
  • 2025 – 123,136 miles
  • 2024 – 117,779 miles
  • 2023 – 112,339 miles
  • 2022 – 109,849 miles
  • 2021 – 95,120 miles
  • 2020 – 85,134 miles
  • 2019 – 73,187 miles
  • 2018 – 58,258 miles
  • 2017 – 42,204 miles
  • 2016 – 31,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,300 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,300 miles (+3,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,300 miles
    Test number
    925153226672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,136 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,136 miles
    Test number
    385500404386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,779 miles (+5,440)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,779 miles
    Test number
    756764859500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,339 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,339 miles
    Test number
    401932201073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,296 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,296 miles
    Test number
    462921454038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,294 miles (+2,445)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,294 miles
    Test number
    975730032895
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear seat base insecure

  7. Pass109,849 miles (+14,729)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,849 miles
    Test number
    698756693922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,120 miles (+9,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,120 miles
    Test number
    759281733997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass85,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,134 miles
    Test number
    875838131404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,134 miles (+11,947)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,134 miles
    Test number
    224511108183
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass73,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,187 miles
    Test number
    730785672908
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulls to n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher pump operates on wrong position front and rear

  12. Fail73,187 miles (+14,929)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,187 miles
    Test number
    932360320295
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav mounting in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulls to n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher pump operates on wrong position front and rear

  13. Pass58,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    570294135653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,258 miles (+16,054)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    259135925764
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass42,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,204 miles
    Test number
    937515706331
    • AdvisoryGear lever knob insecure

  16. Fail42,203 miles (+10,280)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    421127612213
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryGear lever knob insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,923 miles
    Test number
    866416288971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V17 BAH

Does V17 BAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 BAH is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V17 BAH?
The MOT on V17 BAH is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 BAH done?
V17 BAH was recorded at 126,300 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 9,575 miles a year.
Has V17 BAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 BAH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V17 BAH 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 V17 BAH find?
V17 BAH passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive sump plug ..

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