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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V46 MBYMOT history

V46 MBY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 36,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2024
Mileage
36,276 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 MBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 MBY was last recorded at 36,276 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,604 miles · 8 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
672 miles
Average per year
1,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 36,276 miles
  • 2022 – 35,604 miles
  • 2021 – 35,364 miles
  • 2020 – 32,843 miles
  • 2019 – 32,562 miles
  • 2018 – 32,428 miles
  • 2016 – 32,129 miles
  • 2014 – 28,544 miles
  • 2013 – 26,972 miles
  • 2012 – 23,979 miles
  • 2011 – 20,279 miles
  • 2010 – 17,417 miles
  • 2009 – 14,838 miles
  • 2008 – 13,246 miles
  • 2007 – 11,800 miles
  • 2006 – 10,150 miles
  • 2005 – 8,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,276 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak looks like the timing casing area

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,276 miles (+672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    36,276 miles
    Test number
    766630947631
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak looks like the timing casing area

  2. Pass35,604 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    35,604 miles
    Test number
    232393079660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,364 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,364 miles
    Test number
    605614220152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,843 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,843 miles
    Test number
    943324896581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,562 miles
    Test number
    277255296939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,562 miles (+134)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,562 miles
    Test number
    789289128994
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass32,428 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    567201084324
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail32,428 miles (+299)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    637691723178
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass32,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,129 miles
    Test number
    318074768624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail32,129 miles (+3,585)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,129 miles
    Test number
    595980702009
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass28,544 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,544 miles
    Test number
    137082854237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    308747173435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,972 miles (+2,993)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,972 miles
    Test number
    387620773472
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass23,979 miles (+3,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,979 miles
    Test number
    496948662200
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass20,279 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,279 miles
    Test number
    708235961243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,417 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,417 miles
    Test number
    133756560235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass17,417 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,417 miles
    Test number
    774156160272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,838 miles
    Test number
    184194469231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,838 miles (+1,592)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,838 miles
    Test number
    620414669277
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  20. Pass13,246 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,246 miles
    Test number
    840006768287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,800 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,800 miles
    Test number
    183464767260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,150 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,150 miles
    Test number
    344324866273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    8,669 miles
    Test number
    363805565205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V46 MBY

Does V46 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V46 MBY expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V46 MBY?
The MOT on V46 MBY expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V46 MBY done?
V46 MBY was recorded at 36,276 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 1,543 miles a year.
Has V46 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 MBY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on V46 MBY 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 V46 MBY find?
V46 MBY passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: coolant leak looks like the timing casing area.

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