Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc
V43 MDMMOT history
V43 MDM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 37,973 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 37,973 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,086 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V43 MDM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 12 Dec 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V43 MDM was last recorded at 37,973 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 35,574 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,399 miles
- Average per year
- 5,086 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 37,973 miles
- 2025 – 35,574 miles
- 2024 – 31,992 miles
- 2023 – 19,284 miles
- 2022 – 10,856 miles
- 2021 – 9,400 miles
- 2020 – 7,742 miles
- 2019 – 6,278 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 10 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass37,973 miles (+2,399)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 37,973 miles
- Test number
- 899197895173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,574 miles (+3,582)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 35,574 miles
- Test number
- 497337446452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,992 miles (+55)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 31,992 miles
- Test number
- 727269675283
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail31,937 miles (+12,653)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,937 miles
- Test number
- 152636773095
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass19,284 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 19,284 miles
- Test number
- 972828372606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,275 miles (+8,419)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,275 miles
- Test number
- 450204840964
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass10,856 miles (+1,456)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 10,856 miles
- Test number
- 569055475149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,400 miles (+1,658)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 9,400 miles
- Test number
- 505898893577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,742 miles (+1,464)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 7,742 miles
- Test number
- 336537571037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 6,278 miles
- Test number
- 929449632208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V43 MDM
- Does V43 MDM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 MDM is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V43 MDM?
- The MOT on V43 MDM is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V43 MDM done?
- V43 MDM was recorded at 37,973 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,086 miles a year.
- Has V43 MDM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V43 MDM has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on V43 MDM 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 V43 MDM find?
- V43 MDM passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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