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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

V44 TRYMOT history

V44 TRY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 155,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

V44 TRY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
155,060 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 TRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 TRY was last recorded at 155,060 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 19,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,748 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
19,312 miles
Average per year
10,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,060 miles
  • 2024 – 135,748 miles
  • 2023 – 125,153 miles
  • 2022 – 112,833 miles
  • 2021 – 101,301 miles
  • 2020 – 94,372 miles
  • 2019 – 82,360 miles
  • 2018 – 70,731 miles
  • 2017 – 58,670 miles
  • 2016 – 46,529 miles
  • 2015 – 35,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,060 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,060 miles (+19,312)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    155,060 miles
    Test number
    750409924943
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,748 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,748 miles
    Test number
    335361325632
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail135,746 miles (+2,388)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,746 miles
    Test number
    360974851016
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,358 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,358 miles
    Test number
    255060670245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,153 miles (+12,320)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,153 miles
    Test number
    232165498565
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,833 miles
    Test number
    118188549476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,833 miles (+11,532)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,833 miles
    Test number
    178323767677
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,301 miles (+6,929)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,301 miles
    Test number
    868841486980
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass94,372 miles (+12,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    942096966690
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass82,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,360 miles
    Test number
    786229876762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,360 miles (+11,629)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,360 miles
    Test number
    371518022470
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass70,731 miles (+12,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    952301647887
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass58,670 miles (+12,141)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,670 miles
    Test number
    772758755366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass46,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,529 miles
    Test number
    991440508794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,493 miles (+11,028)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,493 miles
    Test number
    167087804531
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass35,465 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,465 miles
    Test number
    768357295004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V44 TRY

Does V44 TRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 TRY is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 TRY?
The MOT on V44 TRY is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 TRY done?
V44 TRY was recorded at 155,060 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 10,391 miles a year.
Has V44 TRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 TRY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V44 TRY 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 TRY find?
V44 TRY passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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