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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

V4 RVLMOT history

V4 RVL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

V4 RVL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,801 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V4 RVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V4 RVL was last recorded at 146,801 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,261 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,540 miles
Average per year
10,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,801 miles
  • 2025 – 142,261 miles
  • 2024 – 128,931 miles
  • 2023 – 118,303 miles
  • 2022 – 106,135 miles
  • 2021 – 87,832 miles
  • 2020 – 73,992 miles
  • 2019 – 53,964 miles
  • 2017 – 38,555 miles
  • 2016 – 27,138 miles
  • 2015 – 22,579 miles
  • 2014 – 19,499 miles
  • 2013 – 16,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,801 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear reflector not red in colour rear lights tinted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Sump pan corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,801 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    146,801 miles
    Test number
    837118849218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,261 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,261 miles
    Test number
    186618815723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail142,261 miles (+13,330)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,261 miles
    Test number
    789332234474
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,931 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,931 miles
    Test number
    443503722798
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower exhaust joiner/sleeve clamp defective, (corroded/split) exhasut not deemed insecure and also shows no sign of major leak of exhaust gas, advise replacement soon.
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine sump pan corroded, advise replacement soon.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog lamp slightly loose in bumper
    • AdvisoryDefective warning lamp displayed on dash indicating defective lamp, but no defective lamps found.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded but no sign of major exhaust gas leaks

  5. Fail128,931 miles (+10,628)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,931 miles
    Test number
    729326293801
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp located back into lower mounting hole. Top plastic mounts on headlamp casing are broken, advise repair, head lamp not deemed insecure. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower exhaust joiner/sleeve clamp defective, (corroded/split) exhasut not deemed insecure and also shows no sign of major leak of exhaust gas, advise replacement soon.
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine sump pan corroded, advise replacement soon.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog lamp slightly loose in bumper
    • AdvisoryDefective warning lamp displayed on dash indicating defective lamp, but no defective lamps found.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded but no sign of major exhaust gas leaks

  6. Pass118,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,303 miles
    Test number
    649568622367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,303 miles (+12,168)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,303 miles
    Test number
    661972165755
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass106,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,135 miles
    Test number
    705991988198
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail106,135 miles (+18,303)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,135 miles
    Test number
    309713024025
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  10. Pass87,832 miles (+64)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,832 miles
    Test number
    875275085131
    • MinorRear reflector not red in colour rear lights tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySump pan corroded

  11. Fail87,768 miles (+13,776)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    365613364313
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRear reflector not red in colour rear lights tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant on underside of vehicle )(suspected leak ,investigation required
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySump pan corroded

  12. Pass73,992 miles (+20,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,992 miles
    Test number
    825191262796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass53,964 miles (+15,409)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,964 miles
    Test number
    366414690537
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise renewing asap due to extent of crack in lower section of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass38,555 miles (+11,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    521972270780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel and tyre damaged

  15. Pass27,138 miles (+4,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,138 miles
    Test number
    999127269677
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm

  16. Pass22,579 miles (+3,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,579 miles
    Test number
    277892268962
    • 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)

  17. Pass19,499 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,499 miles
    Test number
    388802834314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    16,089 miles
    Test number
    577316433362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V4 RVL

Does V4 RVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V4 RVL is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V4 RVL?
The MOT on V4 RVL is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V4 RVL done?
V4 RVL was recorded at 146,801 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 10,147 miles a year.
Has V4 RVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V4 RVL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V4 RVL 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 V4 RVL find?
V4 RVL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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