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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

V31 GMSMOT history

V31 GMS is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 71,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

V31 GMS white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
71,234 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 GMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 GMS was last recorded at 71,234 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 8,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,444 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,790 miles
Average per year
5,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,234 miles
  • 2025 – 62,444 miles
  • 2024 – 58,400 miles
  • 2023 – 52,432 miles
  • 2022 – 47,781 miles
  • 2021 – 41,194 miles
  • 2020 – 36,184 miles
  • 2019 – 28,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,234 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 1 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    71,234 miles
    Test number
    619123849412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,234 miles (+8,790)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,234 miles
    Test number
    834017016374
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass62,444 miles (+4,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,444 miles
    Test number
    280242865902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass58,400 miles (+5,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,400 miles
    Test number
    739390572544
    • 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))
  5. Pass52,432 miles (+4,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,432 miles
    Test number
    929030484065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass47,781 miles (+6,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    824575173895
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some components
  7. Pass41,194 miles (+5,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,194 miles
    Test number
    417289027811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass36,184 miles (+7,937)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,184 miles
    Test number
    177457925032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    28,247 miles
    Test number
    695897851615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 GMS

Does V31 GMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 GMS is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 GMS?
The MOT on V31 GMS is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 GMS done?
V31 GMS was recorded at 71,234 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 5,809 miles a year.
Has V31 GMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 GMS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V31 GMS 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 GMS find?
V31 GMS passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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