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Volkswagen Polo

Orange · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

V31 DAPMOT history

V31 DAP is an orange petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 73,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

V31 DAP orange Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,410 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 DAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 DAP was last recorded at 73,410 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 7,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,041 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,369 miles
Average per year
5,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,410 miles
  • 2025 – 66,041 miles
  • 2024 – 52,524 miles
  • 2023 – 49,583 miles
  • 2022 – 42,348 miles
  • 2021 – 34,504 miles
  • 2020 – 27,525 miles
  • 2019 – 17,036 miles
  • 2018 – 14,657 miles
  • 2017 – 10,399 miles
  • 2016 – 3,787 miles
  • 2015 – 2,959 miles
  • 2014 – 2,567 miles
  • 2013 – 2,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,410 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,410 miles (+7,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,410 miles
    Test number
    855058885804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass66,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,041 miles
    Test number
    111719807261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail66,035 miles (+5)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,035 miles
    Test number
    378609756830
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail66,030 miles (+13,506)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,030 miles
    Test number
    845273648159
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass52,524 miles (+2,941)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,524 miles
    Test number
    345414518935
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass49,583 miles (+7,235)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,583 miles
    Test number
    921370734794
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass42,348 miles (+7,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,348 miles
    Test number
    534272116791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass34,504 miles (+6,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,504 miles
    Test number
    799928292546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ** 3mm Tread ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass27,525 miles (+10,489)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,525 miles
    Test number
    327235742902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    17,036 miles
    Test number
    175819996755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail17,036 miles (+2,379)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,036 miles
    Test number
    949664068189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass14,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,657 miles
    Test number
    683201059798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,657 miles (+4,258)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,657 miles
    Test number
    489972338287
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
  14. Pass10,399 miles (+6,612)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    10,399 miles
    Test number
    349268273884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass3,787 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    3,787 miles
    Test number
    723415898339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass2,959 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    2,959 miles
    Test number
    128062325485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail2,567 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,567 miles
    Test number
    316612404067
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass2,567 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    2,567 miles
    Test number
    356522804092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    2,179 miles
    Test number
    558137703016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 DAP

Does V31 DAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 DAP is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 DAP?
The MOT on V31 DAP is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 DAP done?
V31 DAP was recorded at 73,410 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 5,290 miles a year.
Has V31 DAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 DAP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V31 DAP 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 V31 DAP find?
V31 DAP passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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