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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

V5 FLDMOT history

V5 FLD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

V5 FLD grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,709 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 FLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 FLD was last recorded at 102,709 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 8,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,371 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,338 miles
Average per year
6,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,709 miles
  • 2025 – 94,371 miles
  • 2024 – 84,370 miles
  • 2023 – 75,682 miles
  • 2022 – 59,778 miles
  • 2021 – 56,694 miles
  • 2020 – 53,955 miles
  • 2019 – 51,438 miles
  • 2018 – 48,381 miles
  • 2017 – 43,999 miles
  • 2016 – 37,458 miles
  • 2015 – 30,743 miles
  • 2014 – 23,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,709 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • TPMS on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,709 miles (+8,338)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,709 miles
    Test number
    899083195662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,371 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,371 miles
    Test number
    315289040329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on dash

  3. Fail94,294 miles (+9,924)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,294 miles
    Test number
    161833418502
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on dash

  4. Pass84,370 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,370 miles
    Test number
    651058298101
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,346 miles (+8,664)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,346 miles
    Test number
    510313014158
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,682 miles
    Test number
    230921434419
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail75,682 miles (+15,904)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,682 miles
    Test number
    632387620450
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass59,778 miles (+3,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,778 miles
    Test number
    703175437553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass56,694 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,694 miles
    Test number
    386513635617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,616 miles (+2,661)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,616 miles
    Test number
    202234905856
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,955 miles (+2,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,955 miles
    Test number
    809143384194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass51,438 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,438 miles
    Test number
    592050656776
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail51,438 miles (+3,057)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,438 miles
    Test number
    601399762524
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass48,381 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,381 miles
    Test number
    812255523773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail48,379 miles (+4,380)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    909519824436
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass43,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,999 miles
    Test number
    432281934406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail43,999 miles (+6,541)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,999 miles
    Test number
    292593368274
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,458 miles
    Test number
    533116612910
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  19. Fail37,458 miles (+6,715)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,458 miles
    Test number
    119461273341
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  20. Pass30,743 miles (+6,978)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,743 miles
    Test number
    222415473185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,765 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,765 miles
    Test number
    226801864218
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V5 FLD

Does V5 FLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 FLD is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 FLD?
The MOT on V5 FLD is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 FLD done?
V5 FLD was recorded at 102,709 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,580 miles a year.
Has V5 FLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 FLD has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 FLD 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 FLD find?
V5 FLD passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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