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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V42 SNVMOT history

V42 SNV is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,007 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 SNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 SNV was last recorded at 77,007 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 8,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,081 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
8,926 miles
Average per year
2,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,007 miles
  • 2023 – 68,081 miles
  • 2022 – 64,733 miles
  • 2021 – 57,864 miles
  • 2018 – 44,813 miles
  • 2017 – 31,755 miles
  • 2014 – 31,710 miles
  • 2013 – 30,820 miles
  • 2012 – 29,295 miles
  • 2011 – 27,709 miles
  • 2010 – 26,453 miles
  • 2009 – 25,657 miles
  • 2008 – 24,839 miles
  • 2007 – 23,518 miles
  • 2006 – 22,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,007 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil sump corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,007 miles (+8,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,007 miles
    Test number
    504724975564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass68,081 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,081 miles
    Test number
    423977924034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,733 miles (+6,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,733 miles
    Test number
    156569299169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil sump corroded
    • AdvisorySome slight corrosion throughout vehicle but none to the extent that structural or component integrity is seriously reduced/compromised
  4. Pass57,864 miles (+13,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,864 miles
    Test number
    106456424208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil sump corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome slight corrosion throughout vehicle but none to the extent that structural or component integrity is seriously reduced/compromised.
  5. Pass44,813 miles (+13,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,813 miles
    Test number
    900717367769
    • AdvisoryWear rear suspension rear bushes.
  6. Pass31,755 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,755 miles
    Test number
    529058503911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass31,710 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,710 miles
    Test number
    275078834202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,820 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,820 miles
    Test number
    848313133264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,295 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,295 miles
    Test number
    336796132459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,709 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,709 miles
    Test number
    587254631292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,453 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,453 miles
    Test number
    871006630283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,657 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,657 miles
    Test number
    782571039217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,839 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,839 miles
    Test number
    692231948231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,518 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,518 miles
    Test number
    821653737257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,191 miles
    Test number
    364124936480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 SNV

Does V42 SNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 SNV is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 SNV?
The MOT on V42 SNV is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 SNV done?
V42 SNV was recorded at 77,007 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,825 miles a year.
Has V42 SNV ever failed its MOT?
No. V42 SNV has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V42 SNV 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 SNV find?
V42 SNV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inner edge.

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