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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

V5 VMMMOT history

V5 VMM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

V5 VMM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2025
Mileage
117,084 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 VMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 VMM was last recorded at 117,084 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 8,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,337 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
8,747 miles
Average per year
5,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,084 miles
  • 2023 – 108,337 miles
  • 2022 – 99,938 miles
  • 2021 – 88,586 miles
  • 2020 – 77,064 miles
  • 2019 – 73,717 miles
  • 2018 – 71,524 miles
  • 2017 – 68,914 miles
  • 2016 – 65,560 miles
  • 2015 – 62,293 miles
  • 2014 – 57,776 miles
  • 2013 – 52,617 miles
  • 2012 – 47,878 miles
  • 2011 – 44,890 miles
  • 2010 – 40,325 miles
  • 2009 – 37,186 miles
  • 2008 – 30,272 miles
  • 2007 – 23,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,084 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,084 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,084 miles
    Test number
    688038459968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,337 miles (+8,399)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    108,337 miles
    Test number
    310839520061
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and innr & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,938 miles (+4)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,938 miles
    Test number
    681716711426
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail99,934 miles (+11,348)5 dangerous7 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,934 miles
    Test number
    326632090654
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system either brake hose or calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering system fouling track rod end fouling wheel (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering system fouling track rod end fouling wheel (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass88,586 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,586 miles
    Test number
    466952638050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bind
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail88,585 miles (+11,521)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,585 miles
    Test number
    502368806372
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bind
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,064 miles (+3,347)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,064 miles
    Test number
    937440828469
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing the cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryResistance felt from offside rear brake when wheel is turned by hand

  8. Pass73,717 miles (+2,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,717 miles
    Test number
    921113061954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc stone guard corroded and broken
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass71,524 miles (+2,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,524 miles
    Test number
    378033628206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding

  10. Pass68,914 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    880065060694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail68,912 miles (+3,352)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,912 miles
    Test number
    755266499490
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass65,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    690706296186
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn inner edge

  13. Fail65,560 miles (+3,267)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    602554564876
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside/Nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn inner edge

  14. Pass62,293 miles (+4,517)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,293 miles
    Test number
    788810875044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are corroded
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteResistance felt from offside rear brake, but does not effect the brake readings
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass57,776 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,776 miles
    Test number
    728783464096
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail57,774 miles (+5,157)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,774 miles
    Test number
    878762564001
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished.

  17. Pass52,617 miles (+4,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,617 miles
    Test number
    156116453453
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,878 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,878 miles
    Test number
    458435942097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,890 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,890 miles
    Test number
    238829361057
    • NoteRear brake discs coroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteRear wheels difficult to turn

  20. Fail44,890 miles (+4,565)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,890 miles
    Test number
    149549961433
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear brake discs coroded
    • NoteOffside front wheel is steel type rim & the others are of alloy type
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteRear wheels difficult to turn

  21. Pass40,325 miles (+3,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,325 miles
    Test number
    370466930077
    • NoteSlight movement in lower arm rear bushes

  22. Pass37,186 miles (+6,914)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,186 miles
    Test number
    691303429052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,272 miles (+6,734)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,272 miles
    Test number
    120617038468
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  24. Pass23,538 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,538 miles
    Test number
    440169037013
    • NoteNearside mirror glass broken

Questions about V5 VMM

Does V5 VMM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 VMM expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 VMM?
The MOT on V5 VMM expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 VMM done?
V5 VMM was recorded at 117,084 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 5,388 miles a year.
Has V5 VMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 VMM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 VMM 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 VMM find?
V5 VMM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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