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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

V5 LXVMOT history

V5 LXV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

V5 LXV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,670 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LXV was last recorded at 96,670 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 20,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,562 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
20,108 miles
Average per year
8,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,670 miles
  • 2025 – 76,562 miles
  • 2024 – 61,705 miles
  • 2023 – 47,429 miles
  • 2022 – 40,603 miles
  • 2021 – 29,308 miles
  • 2020 – 25,546 miles
  • 2019 – 21,713 miles
  • 2018 – 15,058 miles
  • 2017 – 9,190 miles
  • 2016 – 7,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,670 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,670 miles
    Test number
    217309940634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  2. Fail96,670 miles (+20,108)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,670 miles
    Test number
    694738955860
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  3. Pass76,562 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,562 miles
    Test number
    917897550913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  4. Fail76,560 miles (+14,855)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,560 miles
    Test number
    297300844814
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder tray loose
  5. Pass61,705 miles (+14,276)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,705 miles
    Test number
    555052344980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,429 miles
    Test number
    836522525541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,429 miles (+6,826)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,429 miles
    Test number
    882767245658
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass40,603 miles (+11,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,603 miles
    Test number
    123861610796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner shoulder worn thin.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner shoulder edge ,badly worn,
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass29,308 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    29,308 miles
    Test number
    163372111638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,546 miles (+3,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,546 miles
    Test number
    491701840820
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to limit and worn more on inner and outer edges and badly cracked but not yet to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Pass21,713 miles (+6,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,713 miles
    Test number
    907078557521
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both dragging (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn more on inner edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Pass15,058 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    15,058 miles
    Test number
    261644472404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,190 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    9,190 miles
    Test number
    646522176784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,012 miles (+1,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    9,012 miles
    Test number
    823064373475
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers
  15. Pass7,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    7,901 miles
    Test number
    361182173118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 LXV

Does V5 LXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LXV is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 LXV?
The MOT on V5 LXV is valid until 9 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 LXV done?
V5 LXV was recorded at 96,670 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,702 miles a year.
Has V5 LXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LXV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 LXV 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 LXV find?
V5 LXV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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