Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
V3 OHSMOT history
V3 OHS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 82,410 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 82,410 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,940 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V3 OHS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V3 OHS was last recorded at 82,410 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 12,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,014 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,396 miles
- Average per year
- 2,940 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,410 miles
- 2025 – 70,014 miles
- 2024 – 64,594 miles
- 2023 – 54,564 miles
- 2022 – 48,682 miles
- 2021 – 45,572 miles
- 2020 – 44,238 miles
- 2019 – 43,718 miles
- 2018 – 43,284 miles
- 2017 – 42,856 miles
- 2016 – 42,251 miles
- 2015 – 39,506 miles
- 2014 – 39,054 miles
- 2013 – 38,115 miles
- 2011 – 35,164 miles
- 2010 – 33,764 miles
- 2009 – 31,625 miles
- 2008 – 29,069 miles
- 2007 – 26,718 miles
- 2006 – 25,084 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,410 miles
- AdvisoryEML illuminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,410 miles (+12,396)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 82,410 miles
- Test number
- 526960367587
- AdvisoryEML illuminated
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy slightly deteriorated
Pass70,014 miles (+5,420)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 70,014 miles
- Test number
- 772471734668
- AdvisoryEML illuminated
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy slightly deteriorated
Pass64,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 64,594 miles
- Test number
- 932384984503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,594 miles (+10,030)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,594 miles
- Test number
- 755029220422
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass54,564 miles (+38)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 54,564 miles
- Test number
- 388346385734
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail54,526 miles (+5,844)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,526 miles
- Test number
- 610945672884
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass48,682 miles (+3,110)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 48,682 miles
- Test number
- 900968397661
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass45,572 miles (+1,334)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 45,572 miles
- Test number
- 746672927141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,238 miles (+520)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 44,238 miles
- Test number
- 571728815150
- AdvisoryBoth front headlights slightly cloudy
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear, also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,718 miles (+434)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 43,718 miles
- Test number
- 354418126345
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,284 miles (+428)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 43,284 miles
- Test number
- 900076607126
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre cracking on side walls (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer case rusty
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arms (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,856 miles (+605)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 42,856 miles
- Test number
- 386387810501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,251 miles (+2,745)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 42,251 miles
- Test number
- 724481607571
- AdvisoryFront brakes getting low
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking sidewalls
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system rusty
Pass39,506 miles (+452)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 39,506 miles
- Test number
- 179463125075
- NoteBoth front brake disc inner surface corroded
Pass39,054 miles (+939)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 39,054 miles
- Test number
- 117010234065
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight persihing to o/s/r tyre on inner side wall.
Pass38,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 38,115 miles
- Test number
- 239108423075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,115 miles (+2,951)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,115 miles
- Test number
- 925728123090
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Fail35,164 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,164 miles
- Test number
- 358076211478
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteBoth front brake discs getting rusted on inner faces
- NoteFront number plate getting deteriorated
Pass35,164 miles (+1,400)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 35,164 miles
- Test number
- 876686811283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteBoth front brake discs getting rusted on inner faces
- NoteFront number plate getting deteriorated
Pass33,764 miles (+2,139)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 33,764 miles
- Test number
- 700516910229
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs pitted inner surface
Pass31,625 miles (+2,556)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 31,625 miles
- Test number
- 634847719292
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront number plate slight damage ,but still legable
Pass29,069 miles (+2,351)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 29,069 miles
- Test number
- 372187518435
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,718 miles (+1,634)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 26,718 miles
- Test number
- 772149907291
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,084 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 25,084 miles
- Test number
- 553709806210
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about V3 OHS
- Does V3 OHS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V3 OHS is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V3 OHS?
- The MOT on V3 OHS is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V3 OHS done?
- V3 OHS was recorded at 82,410 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 2,940 miles a year.
- Has V3 OHS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V3 OHS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V3 OHS 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 V3 OHS find?
- V3 OHS passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: eml illuminated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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