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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

V5 RVNMOT history

V5 RVN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 80,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

V5 RVN grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,080 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
30 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RVN was last recorded at 80,080 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,079 miles · 28 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,080 miles
  • 2025 – 69,717 miles
  • 2024 – 59,515 miles
  • 2023 – 49,021 miles
  • 2022 – 37,414 miles
  • 2021 – 23,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,080 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 13 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,080 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,080 miles
    Test number
    276214723651
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail80,079 miles (+10,362)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,079 miles
    Test number
    478542850328
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass69,717 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,717 miles
    Test number
    788244243224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail69,709 miles (+10,194)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,709 miles
    Test number
    305811623920
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass59,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    179982648439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail59,515 miles (+10,494)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    555526940991
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass49,021 miles (+11,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,021 miles
    Test number
    316879881713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wiper blades worn
  8. Pass37,414 miles (+14,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,414 miles
    Test number
    417076562790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass23,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    23,120 miles
    Test number
    818062575196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 RVN

Does V5 RVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RVN is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 RVN?
The MOT on V5 RVN is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 RVN done?
V5 RVN was recorded at 80,080 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 11,282 miles a year.
Has V5 RVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RVN has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 RVN 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 RVN find?
V5 RVN passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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