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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

V24 ELSMOT history

V24 ELS is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 91,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

V24 ELS white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,953 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V24 ELS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V24 ELS was last recorded at 91,953 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 4,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,662 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,291 miles
Average per year
7,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,953 miles
  • 2025 – 87,662 miles
  • 2024 – 87,649 miles
  • 2023 – 80,744 miles
  • 2022 – 71,954 miles
  • 2021 – 61,052 miles
  • 2020 – 51,126 miles
  • 2019 – 44,564 miles
  • 2018 – 37,962 miles
  • 2017 – 28,138 miles
  • 2016 – 20,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,953 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOSF Handbrake effort lower than NSF
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,953 miles (+4,291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,953 miles
    Test number
    504584063078
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOSF Handbrake effort lower than NSF
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass87,662 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,662 miles
    Test number
    406144142905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail87,652 miles (+3)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,652 miles
    Test number
    281412373001
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail87,649 miles (+6,905)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,649 miles
    Test number
    273695569202
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached At rear bush (detached) (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass80,744 miles (+8,790)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,744 miles
    Test number
    649289508023
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass71,954 miles (+10,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,954 miles
    Test number
    166977191234
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleeve damaged and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass61,052 miles (+9,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,052 miles
    Test number
    469546734224
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn/lipped and corroded
  8. Pass51,126 miles (+6,562)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,126 miles
    Test number
    207906114435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wish bone rear bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded and leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre abnormally worn and close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn lipped and corroded
  9. Pass44,564 miles (+6,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,564 miles
    Test number
    701739062739
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wish bone rear bushes splitting away
    • AdvisoryOffside front spring corroded at top
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  10. Pass37,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,962 miles
    Test number
    283310934555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail37,962 miles (+9,824)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,962 miles
    Test number
    660909837493
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass28,138 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,138 miles
    Test number
    969479943330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,803 miles
    Test number
    491913008269
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on 2mm

Questions about V24 ELS

Does V24 ELS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V24 ELS is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V24 ELS?
The MOT on V24 ELS is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V24 ELS done?
V24 ELS was recorded at 91,953 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,533 miles a year.
Has V24 ELS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V24 ELS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V24 ELS 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 V24 ELS find?
V24 ELS passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; osf handbrake effort lower than nsf, and 1 more.

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