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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

V44 LARMOT history

V44 LAR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

V44 LAR blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,931 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 LAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 LAR was last recorded at 131,931 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 9,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Nov 2018: 82,710 miles, lower than 87,692 miles on 3 Nov 2018.

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
122,003 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,928 miles
Average per year
6,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,931 miles
  • 2024 – 122,003 miles
  • 2023 – 113,499 miles
  • 2022 – 104,717 miles
  • 2021 – 95,042 miles
  • 2020 – 87,428 miles
  • 2019 – 85,431 miles
  • 2018 – 82,710 miles
  • 2017 – 78,607 miles
  • 2016 – 76,736 miles
  • 2015 – 67,417 miles
  • 2014 – 63,115 miles
  • 2012 – 49,204 miles
  • 2011 – 41,493 miles
  • 2010 – 35,996 miles
  • 2009 – 30,050 miles
  • 2008 – 24,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,931 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,931 miles (+9,928)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,931 miles
    Test number
    865649853916
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass122,003 miles (+8,504)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,003 miles
    Test number
    562947494851
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass113,499 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,499 miles
    Test number
    897504389308
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail113,490 miles (+8,773)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,490 miles
    Test number
    652299306039
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass104,717 miles (+71)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,717 miles
    Test number
    800519605486
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail104,646 miles (+9,604)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,646 miles
    Test number
    389848795364
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    940425795915
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail95,042 miles (+7,614)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    292439716658
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass87,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,428 miles
    Test number
    220501636337
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail87,428 miles (+1,997)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,428 miles
    Test number
    800131818761
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass85,431 miles (+2,721)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,431 miles
    Test number
    991060230763
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  12. Pass82,710 miles (-4,982)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,710 miles
    Test number
    693256886337
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail87,692 miles (+9,085)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,692 miles
    Test number
    975418019088
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass78,607 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,607 miles
    Test number
    986661557173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,736 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,736 miles
    Test number
    232037976681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Transmission
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure

  16. Fail76,735 miles (+9,318)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,735 miles
    Test number
    792779999178
    • FailureEmissions not tested Fast idle speed drops intermittent while under acceleration (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Transmission
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper insecure

  17. Pass67,417 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,417 miles
    Test number
    837121492984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,282 miles (+4,167)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,282 miles
    Test number
    894474598253
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

  19. Pass63,115 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,115 miles
    Test number
    345270744341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,406 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,406 miles
    Test number
    807434504032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,204 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,204 miles
    Test number
    608820652386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,493 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,493 miles
    Test number
    678521341353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,476 miles (+5,480)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,476 miles
    Test number
    379877631340
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass35,996 miles (+5,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,996 miles
    Test number
    874783140310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass30,050 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,050 miles
    Test number
    962925249303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,479 miles
    Test number
    121965068381
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V44 LAR

Does V44 LAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 LAR is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V44 LAR?
The MOT on V44 LAR is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 LAR done?
V44 LAR was recorded at 131,931 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 6,391 miles a year.
Has V44 LAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 LAR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V44 LAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V44 LAR find?
V44 LAR passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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