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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

V635 ECGMOT history

V635 ECG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

V635 ECG blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,473 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V635 ECG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V635 ECG was last recorded at 138,473 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,468 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,473 miles
  • 2025 – 136,921 miles
  • 2024 – 132,521 miles
  • 2023 – 128,006 miles
  • 2022 – 126,234 miles
  • 2021 – 124,824 miles
  • 2020 – 121,247 miles
  • 2019 – 120,356 miles
  • 2018 – 119,720 miles
  • 2017 – 113,173 miles
  • 2016 – 107,113 miles
  • 2015 – 101,031 miles
  • 2014 – 94,801 miles
  • 2013 – 87,558 miles
  • 2012 – 85,096 miles
  • 2011 – 78,979 miles
  • 2010 – 72,290 miles
  • 2009 – 65,766 miles
  • 2008 – 61,119 miles
  • 2007 – 55,964 miles
  • 2006 – 45,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,473 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front, lower arm rear bushes perished and splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,473 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,473 miles
    Test number
    292850143152
    • AdvisoryBoth front, lower arm rear bushes perished and split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail138,468 miles (+1,547)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,468 miles
    Test number
    704470440129
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front, lower arm rear bushes perished and split
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass136,921 miles (+4,400)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,921 miles
    Test number
    943077244796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,521 miles (+4,515)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,521 miles
    Test number
    298724900432
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass128,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    575253670291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail128,006 miles (+1,772)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    221957399418
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass126,234 miles (+1,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,234 miles
    Test number
    131317941011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass124,824 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,824 miles
    Test number
    731771688765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,247 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,247 miles
    Test number
    618624364701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,356 miles (+636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,356 miles
    Test number
    569135727368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass119,720 miles (+6,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,720 miles
    Test number
    228974914547
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,173 miles
    Test number
    432307482830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail113,173 miles (+6,060)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,173 miles
    Test number
    386476275893
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass107,113 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,113 miles
    Test number
    266670474228
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail107,113 miles (+6,082)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,113 miles
    Test number
    515286039889
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass101,031 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,031 miles
    Test number
    135743019632
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail101,031 miles (+6,230)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,031 miles
    Test number
    995837099476
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass94,801 miles (+7,243)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,801 miles
    Test number
    539948664259
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre damaged on outer wall

  19. Pass87,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,558 miles
    Test number
    846763063157
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail87,558 miles (+2,462)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,558 miles
    Test number
    565712163110
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass85,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,096 miles
    Test number
    286841272149
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail85,096 miles (+6,117)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,096 miles
    Test number
    119367062128
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass78,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,979 miles
    Test number
    165499441432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,979 miles (+6,689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,979 miles
    Test number
    187479041465
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass72,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,290 miles
    Test number
    790156350084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,290 miles (+6,524)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,290 miles
    Test number
    641616550035
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass65,766 miles (+4,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    541744449028
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass61,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,119 miles
    Test number
    201312358076
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail61,119 miles (+5,155)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,119 miles
    Test number
    753572758065
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass55,964 miles (+10,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,964 miles
    Test number
    471093057028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass45,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    404500046063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V635 ECG

Does V635 ECG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V635 ECG is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V635 ECG?
The MOT on V635 ECG is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V635 ECG done?
V635 ECG was recorded at 138,473 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,486 miles a year.
Has V635 ECG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V635 ECG has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V635 ECG 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 V635 ECG find?
V635 ECG passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: both front, lower arm rear bushes perished and split; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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