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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,781 cc

V23 DEBMOT history

V23 DEB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

V23 DEB red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,465 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 DEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 DEB was last recorded at 74,465 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,284 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,181 miles
Average per year
3,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,465 miles
  • 2025 – 73,284 miles
  • 2024 – 72,345 miles
  • 2023 – 70,963 miles
  • 2022 – 69,669 miles
  • 2021 – 67,761 miles
  • 2020 – 66,477 miles
  • 2019 – 63,870 miles
  • 2018 – 61,219 miles
  • 2017 – 57,735 miles
  • 2016 – 51,490 miles
  • 2015 – 45,303 miles
  • 2014 – 39,717 miles
  • 2013 – 33,430 miles
  • 2012 – 27,221 miles
  • 2011 – 22,588 miles
  • 2010 – 18,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,465 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,465 miles (+1,181)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,465 miles
    Test number
    191383583834
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass73,284 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,284 miles
    Test number
    479121593933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,345 miles (+1,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    609506693943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass70,963 miles (+1,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,963 miles
    Test number
    369528630455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass69,669 miles (+1,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,669 miles
    Test number
    976100590142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass67,761 miles (+1,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,761 miles
    Test number
    768458927666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  7. Pass66,477 miles (+26)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,477 miles
    Test number
    434588038546
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail66,451 miles (+2,581)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,451 miles
    Test number
    326135686851
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass63,870 miles (+2,651)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,870 miles
    Test number
    481893881318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass61,219 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,219 miles
    Test number
    155334206403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,735 miles (+6,245)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,735 miles
    Test number
    639307356622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,490 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,490 miles
    Test number
    737061719889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,303 miles (+5,586)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,303 miles
    Test number
    785784655010
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass39,717 miles (+6,287)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,717 miles
    Test number
    838916264069
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass33,430 miles (+6,209)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,430 miles
    Test number
    725363463069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass27,221 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,221 miles
    Test number
    247703852082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,588 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,588 miles
    Test number
    475802061085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,115 miles
    Test number
    791888760031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 DEB

Does V23 DEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 DEB is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 DEB?
The MOT on V23 DEB is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 DEB done?
V23 DEB was recorded at 74,465 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 3,530 miles a year.
Has V23 DEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 DEB has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on V23 DEB 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 V23 DEB find?
V23 DEB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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