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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

V5 OVWMOT history

V5 OVW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 48,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

V5 OVW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
48,772 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 OVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
14 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 OVW was last recorded at 48,772 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,289 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,483 miles
Average per year
4,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,772 miles
  • 2025 – 44,289 miles
  • 2024 – 39,731 miles
  • 2023 – 34,834 miles
  • 2022 – 30,934 miles
  • 2021 – 26,702 miles
  • 2020 – 22,684 miles
  • 2019 – 19,168 miles
  • 2018 – 14,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,772 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,772 miles (+4,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    48,772 miles
    Test number
    727340188189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass44,289 miles (+4,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    44,289 miles
    Test number
    987556840303
    • 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))
  3. Pass39,731 miles (+109)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    39,731 miles
    Test number
    535788043384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail39,622 miles (+4,788)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,622 miles
    Test number
    752201213827
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm big bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes have signs of over heating and slightly binding at rear
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low tread,but nearside front on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass34,834 miles (+3,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,834 miles
    Test number
    154587606651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass30,934 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    345878730380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,702 miles (+4,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    26,702 miles
    Test number
    148069380278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass22,684 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    22,684 miles
    Test number
    346858283236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,168 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    19,168 miles
    Test number
    851767316259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    14,259 miles
    Test number
    366296935294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 OVW

Does V5 OVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 OVW is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 OVW?
The MOT on V5 OVW is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 OVW done?
V5 OVW was recorded at 48,772 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,288 miles a year.
Has V5 OVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 OVW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 OVW 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 OVW find?
V5 OVW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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