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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V61 DVGMOT history

V61 DVG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
90,085 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 DVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 DVG was last recorded at 90,085 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,085 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,085 miles
  • 2024 – 82,445 miles
  • 2023 – 71,903 miles
  • 2022 – 63,207 miles
  • 2021 – 51,782 miles
  • 2020 – 40,475 miles
  • 2019 – 25,601 miles
  • 2018 – 21,211 miles
  • 2017 – 21,105 miles
  • 2016 – 20,980 miles
  • 2015 – 20,854 miles
  • 2014 – 20,802 miles
  • 2013 – 20,576 miles
  • 2012 – 19,657 miles
  • 2011 – 18,696 miles
  • 2010 – 17,764 miles
  • 2009 – 16,796 miles
  • 2008 – 15,928 miles
  • 2007 – 14,784 miles
  • 2006 – 13,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,085 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,085 miles
    Test number
    439440321082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,085 miles (+7,640)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,085 miles
    Test number
    689638425573
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,445 miles (+10,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,445 miles
    Test number
    896383100859
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from gear box

  4. Pass71,903 miles (+8,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,903 miles
    Test number
    171485244589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass63,207 miles (+11,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,207 miles
    Test number
    779518230798
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass51,782 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,782 miles
    Test number
    168167200485
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  7. Fail51,762 miles (+11,287)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,762 miles
    Test number
    190689344819
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  8. Pass40,475 miles (+14,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,475 miles
    Test number
    225589543023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass25,601 miles (+4,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,601 miles
    Test number
    252599356079
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass21,211 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    21,211 miles
    Test number
    520425026093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,105 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    21,105 miles
    Test number
    485652928638
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  12. Pass20,980 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,980 miles
    Test number
    238974145230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,854 miles
    Test number
    691717249859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,854 miles (+52)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,854 miles
    Test number
    100120862547
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass20,802 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,802 miles
    Test number
    249112684256
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f outer wall perished kerb damage
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. tyre getting close to wear marks

  16. Fail20,802 miles (+226)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,802 miles
    Test number
    825231284236
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f outer wall perished kerb damage
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. tyre getting close to wear marks

  17. Pass20,576 miles (+919)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,576 miles
    Test number
    177699683280
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has side wall kerb damage
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass19,657 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,657 miles
    Test number
    349300072268
    • NoteFront tyres needed soon
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has quite bad side damage
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Fail19,657 miles (+961)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,657 miles
    Test number
    987820472272
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has quite bad side damage
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass18,696 miles (+932)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,696 miles
    Test number
    658162271231
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has kerb damage
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass17,764 miles (+968)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,764 miles
    Test number
    303762970272
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has slight kerb damage

  22. Pass16,796 miles (+868)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,796 miles
    Test number
    493042699246
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has kerb damage
    • NoteO//s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  23. Pass15,928 miles (+1,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,928 miles
    Test number
    511478988289
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass14,784 miles (+1,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,784 miles
    Test number
    344860797279
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass13,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,048 miles
    Test number
    701453586292
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V61 DVG

Does V61 DVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V61 DVG expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V61 DVG?
The MOT on V61 DVG expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V61 DVG done?
V61 DVG was recorded at 90,085 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 4,077 miles a year.
Has V61 DVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 DVG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V61 DVG 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 V61 DVG find?
V61 DVG passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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