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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

V638 LOEMOT history

V638 LOE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

V638 LOE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
112,656 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V638 LOE
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
2 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V638 LOE was last recorded at 112,656 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 1,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2014: 9,218 miles, lower than 83,444 miles on 31 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,570 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,086 miles
Average per year
3,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,656 miles
  • 2023 – 111,570 miles
  • 2022 – 110,354 miles
  • 2021 – 109,808 miles
  • 2019 – 107,410 miles
  • 2016 – 105,836 miles
  • 2015 – 100,127 miles
  • 2014 – 9,218 miles
  • 2013 – 83,444 miles
  • 2012 – 78,003 miles
  • 2011 – 73,203 miles
  • 2010 – 67,040 miles
  • 2009 – 63,440 miles
  • 2008 – 61,205 miles
  • 2007 – 58,729 miles
  • 2006 – 54,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,656 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,656 miles (+1,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,656 miles
    Test number
    397523969100
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass111,570 miles (+1,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,570 miles
    Test number
    348475644023
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,354 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,354 miles
    Test number
    498824318801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,808 miles (+2,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,808 miles
    Test number
    385720636336
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • 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. Pass107,410 miles (+1,574)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,410 miles
    Test number
    992181847553
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly damaged

  6. Pass105,836 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,836 miles
    Test number
    324506252395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,127 miles (+90,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,127 miles
    Test number
    319370672091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/S sill damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Pass9,218 miles (-74,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    9,218 miles
    Test number
    816481744252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,444 miles (+5,441)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,444 miles
    Test number
    969542213258
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  10. Pass78,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,003 miles
    Test number
    159929502242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,003 miles (+4,800)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,003 miles
    Test number
    559568602282
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass73,203 miles (+6,163)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,203 miles
    Test number
    615649901230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    203477200285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,040 miles (+3,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    624397700271
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass63,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    394665389182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,440 miles (+2,235)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,440 miles
    Test number
    252245189468
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail61,205 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,205 miles
    Test number
    701674098183
    • Repaired at testBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light illuminated
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly perished, and worn on inner edge, raised tread level, 195/45r15
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly perished and worn on inner edge, 195/45r15

  18. Pass61,205 miles (+2,476)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,205 miles
    Test number
    814564598136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light illuminated
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteNearside rear tyre badly perished, and worn on inner edge, raised tread level, 195/45r15
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly perished and worn on inner edge, 195/45r15

  19. Pass58,729 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,729 miles
    Test number
    112527797126
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiperblade split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished 195/45vr15

  20. Fail58,729 miles (+4,705)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,729 miles
    Test number
    500517997120
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiperblade split
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished 195/45vr15

  21. Pass54,024 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,024 miles
    Test number
    764916396159
    • NoteBoth rear discs starting to corrode
    • NoteRear wiperbalde split

Questions about V638 LOE

Does V638 LOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V638 LOE expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V638 LOE?
The MOT on V638 LOE expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V638 LOE done?
V638 LOE was recorded at 112,656 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 3,312 miles a year.
Has V638 LOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V638 LOE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on V638 LOE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V638 LOE find?
V638 LOE passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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