Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2017 · 1,798 cc
V5 MXGMOT history
V5 MXG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 61,186 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 61,186 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,774 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 MXG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 21 Jul 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 MXG was last recorded at 61,186 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 12,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,727 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,459 miles
- Average per year
- 9,774 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,186 miles
- 2025 – 48,727 miles
- 2024 – 48,574 miles
- 2023 – 36,655 miles
- 2022 – 24,135 miles
- 2021 – 15,773 miles
- 2020 – 8,711 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 13 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,186 miles (+12,459)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 61,186 miles
- Test number
- 941690694196
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass48,727 miles (+153)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 48,727 miles
- Test number
- 710260595982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,574 miles (+97)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 48,574 miles
- Test number
- 720592038259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail48,477 miles (+11,822)2 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,477 miles
- Test number
- 566423944698
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass36,655 miles (+12,520)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 36,655 miles
- Test number
- 132905233404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,135 miles (+8,362)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 24,135 miles
- Test number
- 468478948134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,773 miles (+7,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 15,773 miles
- Test number
- 559675834709
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass8,711 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 8,711 miles
- Test number
- 687058326799
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 539510311725
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about V5 MXG
- Does V5 MXG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MXG is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 MXG?
- The MOT on V5 MXG is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 MXG done?
- V5 MXG was recorded at 61,186 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 9,774 miles a year.
- Has V5 MXG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 MXG has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on V5 MXG 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 MXG find?
- V5 MXG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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