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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

V41 REGMOT history

V41 REG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

V41 REG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,034 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V41 REG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V41 REG was last recorded at 103,034 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2024: 101,671 miles, lower than 105,969 miles on 13 Dec 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,671 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,363 miles
Average per year
5,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,034 miles
  • 2024 – 101,671 miles
  • 2023 – 100,347 miles
  • 2022 – 98,903 miles
  • 2021 – 95,740 miles
  • 2019 – 90,809 miles
  • 2018 – 85,153 miles
  • 2017 – 80,264 miles
  • 2016 – 75,296 miles
  • 2015 – 69,860 miles
  • 2014 – 62,824 miles
  • 2013 – 52,604 miles
  • 2012 – 40,480 miles
  • 2011 – 30,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,034 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,034 miles (+1,363)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,034 miles
    Test number
    104731342928
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  2. Pass101,671 miles (-4,298)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,671 miles
    Test number
    154633736257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,969 miles (+5,622)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,969 miles
    Test number
    527856335088
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass100,347 miles (+1,444)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,347 miles
    Test number
    383356765624
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass98,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,903 miles
    Test number
    927706666441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,903 miles (+1,981)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,903 miles
    Test number
    362679095960
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,922 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,922 miles
    Test number
    509091703147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    272336713604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,740 miles (+4,931)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    886571667606
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished

  10. Pass90,809 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,809 miles
    Test number
    955338670383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,808 miles (+5,655)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,808 miles
    Test number
    867483485502
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass85,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,153 miles
    Test number
    222025546521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,153 miles (+4,889)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,153 miles
    Test number
    466143016722
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass80,264 miles (+4,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    601056365332
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel high

  15. Pass75,296 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    308202584374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,860 miles (+7,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,860 miles
    Test number
    705710769763
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

  17. Pass62,824 miles (+10,220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    447391554314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,604 miles (+12,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,604 miles
    Test number
    976354653330
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass40,480 miles (+10,182)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,480 miles
    Test number
    527858242351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,298 miles
    Test number
    877386851340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V41 REG

Does V41 REG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V41 REG is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V41 REG?
The MOT on V41 REG is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V41 REG done?
V41 REG was recorded at 103,034 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,200 miles a year.
Has V41 REG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V41 REG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V41 REG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V41 REG find?
V41 REG passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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