
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc
V33 EMBMOT history
V33 EMB is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,779 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 139,779 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V33 EMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 1 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V33 EMB was last recorded at 139,779 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,779 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,779 miles
- 2024 – 134,797 miles
- 2023 – 128,273 miles
- 2022 – 123,586 miles
- 2021 – 115,055 miles
- 2020 – 109,110 miles
- 2019 – 96,915 miles
- 2018 – 83,446 miles
- 2017 – 70,259 miles
- 2016 – 64,842 miles
- 2015 – 59,009 miles
- 2014 – 54,225 miles
- 2013 – 50,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,779 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 139,779 miles
- Test number
- 616578398526
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail139,779 miles (+4,982)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,779 miles
- Test number
- 945922018572
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass134,797 miles (+2)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 134,797 miles
- Test number
- 721999589609
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail134,795 miles (+6,522)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,795 miles
- Test number
- 954337687970
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass128,273 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 128,273 miles
- Test number
- 403669108944
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail128,273 miles (+4,687)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,273 miles
- Test number
- 847761010877
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,586 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 123,586 miles
- Test number
- 875403674169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Fail123,585 miles (+8,530)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,585 miles
- Test number
- 617074569029
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass115,055 miles (+5,945)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 115,055 miles
- Test number
- 872976937167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,110 miles (+12,195)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 109,110 miles
- Test number
- 951558536962
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass96,915 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 96,915 miles
- Test number
- 765445996586
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail96,915 miles (+13,469)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,915 miles
- Test number
- 700759631338
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass83,446 miles (+13,187)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 83,446 miles
- Test number
- 664666467861
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and centre pipe bracket broken
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre out of shape
Pass70,259 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 70,259 miles
- Test number
- 701174498818
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail70,259 miles (+5,417)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,259 miles
- Test number
- 826748522622
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass64,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 64,842 miles
- Test number
- 189457163785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,842 miles (+5,833)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,842 miles
- Test number
- 503716541024
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass59,009 miles (+4,784)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 59,009 miles
- Test number
- 397398335462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteAll discs slightly corroded
Pass54,225 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 54,225 miles
- Test number
- 569890644210
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracking in tread
Fail54,225 miles (+3,840)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,225 miles
- Test number
- 147490344231
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracking in tread
Pass50,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 50,385 miles
- Test number
- 179689953278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,385 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,385 miles
- Test number
- 666309853259
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about V33 EMB
- Does V33 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V33 EMB expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V33 EMB?
- The MOT on V33 EMB expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V33 EMB done?
- V33 EMB was recorded at 139,779 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 7,527 miles a year.
- Has V33 EMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V33 EMB has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V33 EMB 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 V33 EMB find?
- V33 EMB passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; central upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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