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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V47 ECFMOT history

V47 ECF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
71,384 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 ECF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 ECF was last recorded at 71,384 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,384 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,384 miles
  • 2023 – 60,900 miles
  • 2022 – 48,079 miles
  • 2021 – 47,183 miles
  • 2020 – 46,391 miles
  • 2019 – 45,886 miles
  • 2018 – 45,007 miles
  • 2017 – 44,173 miles
  • 2016 – 43,015 miles
  • 2015 – 41,862 miles
  • 2014 – 40,578 miles
  • 2013 – 39,257 miles
  • 2012 – 36,948 miles
  • 2011 – 34,708 miles
  • 2010 – 32,479 miles
  • 2009 – 30,497 miles
  • 2008 – 28,689 miles
  • 2007 – 26,660 miles
  • 2006 – 23,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,384 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,384 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,384 miles
    Test number
    769154859394
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail71,384 miles (+10,484)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,384 miles
    Test number
    526789120815
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass60,900 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,900 miles
    Test number
    317424867473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail60,900 miles (+12,821)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,900 miles
    Test number
    966729536474
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box has a hole (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass48,079 miles (+896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,079 miles
    Test number
    632350878215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal 'spongey'
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and all components corroded but not excessively

  6. Pass47,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    975244187603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail47,179 miles (+788)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,179 miles
    Test number
    541355231230
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,391 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,391 miles
    Test number
    349168642416
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass45,886 miles (+879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    134690152007
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded

  10. Pass45,007 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,007 miles
    Test number
    446075351207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,173 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,173 miles
    Test number
    818172772430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,015 miles (+1,153)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    603757898001
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle.

  13. Pass41,862 miles (+1,284)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,862 miles
    Test number
    978746736599
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass40,578 miles (+1,321)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,578 miles
    Test number
    697561554266
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear coil springs
    • NoteSlight corrosion on various metal brake pipes

  15. Pass39,257 miles (+2,309)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,257 miles
    Test number
    158751743261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly age cracked.
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall stonechips in windscreen.

  16. Pass36,948 miles (+2,240)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    359708542205
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly split

  17. Pass34,708 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,708 miles
    Test number
    706562041210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRust forming on power steering pipes

  18. Fail34,708 miles (+2,229)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,708 miles
    Test number
    247452841269
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRust forming on power steering pipes

  19. Pass32,479 miles (+1,982)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,479 miles
    Test number
    352928230451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail30,497 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,497 miles
    Test number
    332016749425
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  21. Pass30,497 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,497 miles
    Test number
    644006149219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,689 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,689 miles
    Test number
    701235448213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,660 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,660 miles
    Test number
    513837847286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,938 miles
    Test number
    474150356201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 ECF

Does V47 ECF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V47 ECF expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V47 ECF?
The MOT on V47 ECF expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V47 ECF done?
V47 ECF was recorded at 71,384 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 2,564 miles a year.
Has V47 ECF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 ECF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V47 ECF 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 V47 ECF find?
V47 ECF passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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