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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.

V33 EMB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass139,779 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Pass115,055 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,055 miles
    Test number
    872976937167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass64,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    189457163785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass50,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,385 miles
    Test number
    179689953278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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