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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

V5 RWBMOT history

V5 RWB is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

V5 RWB white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,110 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RWB was last recorded at 80,110 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,092 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
5,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,110 miles
  • 2025 – 73,274 miles
  • 2024 – 67,638 miles
  • 2023 – 61,855 miles
  • 2022 – 55,238 miles
  • 2021 – 47,973 miles
  • 2020 – 43,680 miles
  • 2019 – 39,425 miles
  • 2018 – 34,842 miles
  • 2017 – 28,416 miles
  • 2016 – 23,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,110 miles
  • AdvisoryFUEL FLAP HING BROKENRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING & PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,110 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,110 miles
    Test number
    484189879446
    • AdvisoryFUEL FLAP HING BROKEN
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING & PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail80,092 miles (+6,818)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    929858982738
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFUEL FLAP HING BROKEN
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN & LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING & PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN & LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass73,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,274 miles
    Test number
    630206483563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,274 miles (+5,636)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,274 miles
    Test number
    676029628813
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (flxi) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and dote code 49/10 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass67,638 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    530733158902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,855 miles (+6,617)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,855 miles
    Test number
    126090254650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,238 miles (+7,265)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,238 miles
    Test number
    759167820454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,973 miles (+4,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,973 miles
    Test number
    674737072025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass43,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,680 miles
    Test number
    391859228124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail43,680 miles (+4,255)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,680 miles
    Test number
    161540368745
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass39,425 miles (+4,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,425 miles
    Test number
    859808984889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in side wall
  12. Pass34,842 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,842 miles
    Test number
    332353635742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,416 miles (+5,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,416 miles
    Test number
    521960246627
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass23,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,306 miles
    Test number
    173878602907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 RWB

Does V5 RWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RWB is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 RWB?
The MOT on V5 RWB 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 RWB done?
V5 RWB was recorded at 80,110 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 5,672 miles a year.
Has V5 RWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RWB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 RWB 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 RWB find?
V5 RWB passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: fuel flap hing broken; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perished.

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