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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V56 DRUMOT history

V56 DRU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
160,185 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 DRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 DRU was last recorded at 160,185 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,532 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
653 miles
Average per year
4,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,185 miles
  • 2024 – 146,446 miles
  • 2023 – 136,228 miles
  • 2022 – 127,802 miles
  • 2021 – 126,269 miles
  • 2020 – 124,492 miles
  • 2019 – 124,390 miles
  • 2018 – 124,118 miles
  • 2017 – 123,603 miles
  • 2016 – 123,441 miles
  • 2015 – 123,042 miles
  • 2014 – 122,191 miles
  • 2013 – 118,229 miles
  • 2012 – 112,346 miles
  • 2011 – 107,057 miles
  • 2010 – 101,036 miles
  • 2009 – 93,293 miles
  • 2008 – 86,235 miles
  • 2007 – 78,019 miles
  • 2006 – 70,217 miles
  • 2005 – 60,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,185 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,185 miles (+653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,185 miles
    Test number
    517822898525
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,532 miles (+13,086)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,532 miles
    Test number
    383320359761
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,446 miles (+10,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,446 miles
    Test number
    725939603055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,228 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    136,228 miles
    Test number
    922790330137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail136,064 miles (+8,262)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,064 miles
    Test number
    491470488876
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,802 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,802 miles
    Test number
    698382285658
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail127,791 miles (+1,522)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,791 miles
    Test number
    248301367019
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,269 miles (+1,777)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,269 miles
    Test number
    937128719050
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,492 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,492 miles
    Test number
    291272322882
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension.

  10. Fail124,390 miles (+272)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,390 miles
    Test number
    527215210881
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,118 miles (+515)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,118 miles
    Test number
    290893999291
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Has little reverse travel

  12. Pass123,603 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,603 miles
    Test number
    195391735445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,441 miles (+399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,441 miles
    Test number
    125358880462
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail123,042 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,042 miles
    Test number
    579811615254
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass123,042 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    123,042 miles
    Test number
    659641415298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    122,191 miles
    Test number
    507715924235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,191 miles (+3,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,191 miles
    Test number
    737655024201
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass118,229 miles (+13)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    118,229 miles
    Test number
    357120623405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracked and perished

  19. Fail118,216 miles (+5,870)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,216 miles
    Test number
    229199713272
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracked and perished

  20. Pass112,346 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,346 miles
    Test number
    249491022232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,057 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    107,057 miles
    Test number
    477871121228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,036 miles (+7,743)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    101,036 miles
    Test number
    982189100268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low

  23. Pass93,293 miles (+7,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    93,293 miles
    Test number
    824094029293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass86,235 miles (+8,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    184077128208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,019 miles (+7,802)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,019 miles
    Test number
    693862337212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,217 miles (+9,427)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    70,217 miles
    Test number
    914090526208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    60,790 miles
    Test number
    220795335271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 DRU

Does V56 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V56 DRU expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V56 DRU?
The MOT on V56 DRU expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V56 DRU done?
V56 DRU was recorded at 160,185 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
Has V56 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 DRU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V56 DRU 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 V56 DRU find?
V56 DRU passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive.

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