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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

V44 GUYMOT history

V44 GUY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

V44 GUY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,115 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 GUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 GUY was last recorded at 69,115 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,452 miles · 26 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
663 miles
Average per year
2,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 69,115 miles
  • 2022 – 68,452 miles
  • 2021 – 67,823 miles
  • 2020 – 67,207 miles
  • 2019 – 63,001 miles
  • 2018 – 61,944 miles
  • 2017 – 61,504 miles
  • 2016 – 60,933 miles
  • 2015 – 60,457 miles
  • 2014 – 59,979 miles
  • 2013 – 59,134 miles
  • 2012 – 57,201 miles
  • 2011 – 53,919 miles
  • 2010 – 48,650 miles
  • 2009 – 40,541 miles
  • 2007 – 34,136 miles
  • 2006 – 26,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    152603129348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    577697919202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass69,115 miles (+663)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    488804953681
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass68,452 miles (+629)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    312708322608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass67,823 miles (+616)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,823 miles
    Test number
    677572964188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass67,207 miles (+4,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,207 miles
    Test number
    267874107105
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass63,001 miles (+1,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,001 miles
    Test number
    811080404660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass61,944 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,944 miles
    Test number
    222204106450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,911 miles (+407)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,911 miles
    Test number
    526284071759
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  10. Pass61,504 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,504 miles
    Test number
    652527943371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,933 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,933 miles
    Test number
    705702864667
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from sump area
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail60,933 miles (+8)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,933 miles
    Test number
    924275620953
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from sump area
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail60,925 miles (+468)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,925 miles
    Test number
    930172016157
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass60,457 miles (+478)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    249078265182
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass59,979 miles (+845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    118861574113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass59,134 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,134 miles
    Test number
    277224583419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    285203092193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,201 miles (+3,282)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    297152192480
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,919 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,919 miles
    Test number
    329364791145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail53,919 miles (+5,269)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,919 miles
    Test number
    218508881494
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass48,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    680416690170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail48,650 miles (+8,109)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    862765190138
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass40,541 miles (+6)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,541 miles
    Test number
    453662519199
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox oil leaks

  24. Fail40,535 miles (+6,399)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,535 miles
    Test number
    272211319477
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox oil leaks

  25. Pass34,136 miles (+7,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,136 miles
    Test number
    910152007337
    • NoteHand brake lever slightly high

  26. Pass26,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,958 miles
    Test number
    873053386232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V44 GUY

Does V44 GUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 GUY is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 GUY?
The MOT on V44 GUY is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 GUY done?
V44 GUY was recorded at 69,115 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 2,482 miles a year.
Has V44 GUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 GUY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on V44 GUY 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 V44 GUY find?
V44 GUY passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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