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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,798 cc

V5 BGPMOT history

V5 BGP is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 110,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

V5 BGP white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,196 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 BGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 BGP was last recorded at 110,196 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,195 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
12,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,196 miles
  • 2024 – 99,478 miles
  • 2023 – 89,586 miles
  • 2022 – 76,439 miles
  • 2021 – 60,780 miles
  • 2020 – 46,879 miles
  • 2019 – 23,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,196 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight play both front coil overs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,196 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,196 miles
    Test number
    796725024459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,195 miles (+10,717)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,195 miles
    Test number
    264989701488
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
  3. Pass99,478 miles (+9,892)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,478 miles
    Test number
    587596727437
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension strut top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension strut top mount has slight play
  4. Pass89,586 miles (+13,147)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,586 miles
    Test number
    245535578545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,439 miles (+604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,439 miles
    Test number
    308669572385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play both front coil overs
  6. Fail75,835 miles (+15,055)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,835 miles
    Test number
    321354621881
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play both front coil overs
  7. Pass60,780 miles (+13,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,780 miles
    Test number
    867372758865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySun strip on windscreen
  8. Pass46,879 miles (+12,161)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,879 miles
    Test number
    697873687236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,718 miles (+11,584)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    34,718 miles
    Test number
    675465072310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    23,134 miles
    Test number
    477844036421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about V5 BGP

Does V5 BGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BGP is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 BGP?
The MOT on V5 BGP is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 BGP done?
V5 BGP was recorded at 110,196 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 12,974 miles a year.
Has V5 BGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 BGP has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 BGP 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 V5 BGP find?
V5 BGP passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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