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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

V31 UANMOT history

V31 UAN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

V31 UAN red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2022
Mileage
125,270 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 UAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 UAN was last recorded at 125,270 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 5,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,290 miles · 29 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
5,980 miles
Average per year
6,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 125,270 miles
  • 2020 – 119,290 miles
  • 2019 – 115,118 miles
  • 2018 – 111,166 miles
  • 2016 – 108,609 miles
  • 2015 – 98,080 miles
  • 2014 – 89,216 miles
  • 2013 – 78,358 miles
  • 2012 – 66,360 miles
  • 2011 – 55,595 miles
  • 2010 – 42,415 miles
  • 2009 – 36,299 miles
  • 2008 – 29,520 miles
  • 2007 – 26,419 miles
  • 2006 – 21,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,270 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp/corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front tyres perished and close to limit on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/r tyre perished and wearing low on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear silencer deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,270 miles (+5,980)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,270 miles
    Test number
    436152974009
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass119,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    323271132697
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  3. Fail119,290 miles (+4,172)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    729968090211
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  4. Pass115,118 miles (+3,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    115,118 miles
    Test number
    236060915837
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has corrosion.

  5. Pass111,166 miles (+2,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,166 miles
    Test number
    743428025069
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded

  6. Pass108,609 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,609 miles
    Test number
    265100151580
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp/corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished and close to limit on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished and wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre u/s

  7. Fail108,609 miles (+10,529)8 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,609 miles
    Test number
    864030198003
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp/corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished and close to limit on inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished and wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre u/s

  8. Pass98,080 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    496718415188
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge
    • NoteRear silencer slightly deteriorated

  9. Fail98,080 miles (+8,864)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    575888815168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge
    • NoteRear silencer slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass89,216 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,216 miles
    Test number
    666209614192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail89,214 miles (+10,856)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,214 miles
    Test number
    577029614188
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass78,358 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    687434313137
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded at rear

  13. Fail78,358 miles (+11,998)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    766944713162
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded at rear

  14. Pass66,360 miles (+10,765)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    937361612116
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNear side front tyre slightly worn inner edge
    • NoteNear side gear box diff seal slightly damp

  15. Pass55,595 miles (+13,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,595 miles
    Test number
    787883821158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  16. Pass42,415 miles (+6,116)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,415 miles
    Test number
    852810020121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass36,299 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,299 miles
    Test number
    343089669163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,550 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,550 miles
    Test number
    341104689000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,520 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,520 miles
    Test number
    400927108122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,419 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,419 miles
    Test number
    832843197038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,627 miles
    Test number
    163409786431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 UAN

Does V31 UAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V31 UAN expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V31 UAN?
The MOT on V31 UAN expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V31 UAN done?
V31 UAN was recorded at 125,270 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 6,622 miles a year.
Has V31 UAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 UAN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on V31 UAN 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 UAN find?
V31 UAN passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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