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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V51 EWPMOT history

V51 EWP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 2,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
2,779 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 EWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 EWP was last recorded at 2,779 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Nov 2016: 126 miles, lower than 120,469 miles on 11 Nov 2015.
  • 16 Nov 2021: 1,306 miles, lower than 2,018 miles on 11 Nov 2020.

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
2,446 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 2,779 miles
  • 2024 – 2,446 miles
  • 2023 – 1,928 miles
  • 2022 – 1,593 miles
  • 2021 – 1,306 miles
  • 2020 – 2,018 miles
  • 2019 – 905 miles
  • 2018 – 454 miles
  • 2017 – 306 miles
  • 2016 – 126 miles
  • 2015 – 120,469 miles
  • 2014 – 120,403 miles
  • 2013 – 120,328 miles
  • 2012 – 118,931 miles
  • 2011 – 116,815 miles
  • 2010 – 116,017 miles
  • 2009 – 115,666 miles
  • 2008 – 115,418 miles
  • 2007 – 110,456 miles
  • 2006 – 99,107 miles
  • 2005 – 88,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,779 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Advice corrosion to everything i.e suspension brakes steering and body and more.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,779 miles (+333)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    2,779 miles
    Test number
    722692711539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass2,446 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    2,446 miles
    Test number
    937030999535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass1,928 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    1,928 miles
    Test number
    311909124969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass1,593 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    1,593 miles
    Test number
    702335985727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass1,306 miles (-712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    1,306 miles
    Test number
    882872359660
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass2,018 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    2,018 miles
    Test number
    711452958053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass905 miles (+451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    905 miles
    Test number
    966660354959
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  8. Pass454 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    454 miles
    Test number
    848766743379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvice corrosion to everything i.e suspension brakes steering and body and more.

  9. Fail442 miles (+136)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    442 miles
    Test number
    145900740471
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pipes by steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvice corrosion to everything i.e suspension brakes steering and body and more.

  10. Pass306 miles (+180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    306 miles
    Test number
    655728166563
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvice under body corrosion and too rear beam axle and front lower suspension arms.

  11. Pass126 miles (-120,343)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126 miles
    Test number
    650333506720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,469 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,469 miles
    Test number
    880102429640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,403 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    120,403 miles
    Test number
    457872124417
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass120,328 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,328 miles
    Test number
    329792123327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,931 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,931 miles
    Test number
    639878412309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,815 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    116,815 miles
    Test number
    317562421399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,017 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    116,017 miles
    Test number
    624843620360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,666 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    115,666 miles
    Test number
    731194629389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,418 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    115,418 miles
    Test number
    411789418485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,456 miles (+11,349)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    110,456 miles
    Test number
    493229797233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,107 miles (+10,414)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    99,107 miles
    Test number
    343608996413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    88,693 miles
    Test number
    880100305304
    • 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)

Questions about V51 EWP

Does V51 EWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 EWP is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V51 EWP?
The MOT on V51 EWP 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 V51 EWP done?
V51 EWP was recorded at 2,779 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025.
Has V51 EWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 EWP has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on V51 EWP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V51 EWP find?
V51 EWP passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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