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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V42 DUFMOT history

V42 DUF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
96,865 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 DUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 DUF was last recorded at 96,865 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,863 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,865 miles
  • 2023 – 94,730 miles
  • 2022 – 92,926 miles
  • 2021 – 90,655 miles
  • 2020 – 88,739 miles
  • 2019 – 86,753 miles
  • 2018 – 84,385 miles
  • 2017 – 83,102 miles
  • 2016 – 81,438 miles
  • 2015 – 79,394 miles
  • 2014 – 76,040 miles
  • 2013 – 71,834 miles
  • 2012 – 68,099 miles
  • 2011 – 64,292 miles
  • 2010 – 60,743 miles
  • 2009 – 57,312 miles
  • 2008 – 53,921 miles
  • 2007 – 50,746 miles
  • 2006 – 44,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,865 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape and 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,865 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,865 miles
    Test number
    210434533054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape and 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,863 miles (+2,133)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,863 miles
    Test number
    214765825169
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape and 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,730 miles
    Test number
    247172246708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,728 miles (+1,802)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    370437928719
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,926 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    778903440150
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and both front to rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10yrs old and out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail92,921 miles (+2,266)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,921 miles
    Test number
    933339891578
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and both front to rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10yrs old and out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass90,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,655 miles
    Test number
    242342016239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail90,653 miles (+1,914)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,653 miles
    Test number
    659046372523
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,739 miles (+1,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,739 miles
    Test number
    312369066934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (nearside slight noise) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,753 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    512293661986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,385 miles
    Test number
    596362817944
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail84,383 miles (+1,281)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,383 miles
    Test number
    130963910686
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,102 miles (+1,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,102 miles
    Test number
    447114999923
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

  14. Pass81,438 miles (+2,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,438 miles
    Test number
    142299168804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly perished. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  15. Pass79,394 miles (+3,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,394 miles
    Test number
    302832619105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

  16. Pass76,040 miles (+4,206)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,040 miles
    Test number
    115174024379
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished.
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass71,834 miles (+3,735)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    71,834 miles
    Test number
    805049433374
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn lumpy inner tread area and slightly perished.
    • NoteO/S sun-visor loose action.Both w/wiper ends perished.
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass68,099 miles (+3,807)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,099 miles
    Test number
    959910642313
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre worn lumpy inner tread area.
    • NoteO/S sun visor loose action.

  19. Pass64,292 miles (+3,549)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,292 miles
    Test number
    547963031367
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteO/S sun visor loose action.Front pads and discs worn.N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.N/S/R tyre worn slightly lumpy.

  20. Pass60,743 miles (+3,431)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,743 miles
    Test number
    423565630459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteO/S/R sidewall damaged and perished.

  21. Pass57,312 miles (+3,391)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,312 miles
    Test number
    210266039320
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight steering column movement.O/S/R sidewall slight damage.

  22. Pass53,921 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,921 miles
    Test number
    940678418377
    • NoteSlight damage o/s/r tyre sidewall.

  23. Fail53,921 miles (+3,175)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,921 miles
    Test number
    870808118371
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight damage o/s/r tyre sidewall.O/S w/wiper ends perished.

  24. Fail50,746 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,746 miles
    Test number
    183511747344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre damaged at outer side wall
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow at rear exhaust box (corroded)

  25. Pass50,746 miles (+5,839)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,746 miles
    Test number
    604411547316
    • NoteOff side rear tyre damaged at outer side wall
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow at rear exhaust box (corroded)

  26. Pass44,907 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,907 miles
    Test number
    794557776207
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall scuffed.
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow at rear joint.
    • NoteWindscreen chipped.

Questions about V42 DUF

Does V42 DUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 DUF expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 DUF?
The MOT on V42 DUF expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 DUF done?
V42 DUF was recorded at 96,865 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 2,856 miles a year.
Has V42 DUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 DUF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V42 DUF 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 V42 DUF find?
V42 DUF passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape and 14 years old; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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