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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,412 cc

V642 ECGMOT history

V642 ECG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

V642 ECG red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,531 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V642 ECG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,412 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V642 ECG was last recorded at 136,531 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2013: 67,747 miles, lower than 69,668 miles on 26 Oct 2012.

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
136,454 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
5,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,531 miles
  • 2024 – 133,750 miles
  • 2023 – 131,215 miles
  • 2022 – 128,745 miles
  • 2021 – 123,972 miles
  • 2020 – 120,285 miles
  • 2019 – 116,799 miles
  • 2018 – 108,439 miles
  • 2017 – 100,819 miles
  • 2016 – 94,680 miles
  • 2015 – 88,165 miles
  • 2014 – 81,350 miles
  • 2013 – 67,747 miles
  • 2012 – 69,668 miles
  • 2011 – 61,000 miles
  • 2010 – 54,872 miles
  • 2009 – 49,002 miles
  • 2008 – 42,219 miles
  • 2007 – 36,584 miles
  • 2006 – 32,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,531 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output reflector

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,531 miles
    Test number
    995561755507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,531 miles (+77)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,531 miles
    Test number
    346992083206
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high NS + OS (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail136,454 miles (+2,704)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,454 miles
    Test number
    575537556222
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass133,750 miles (+2,535)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,750 miles
    Test number
    351138750038
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass131,215 miles (+2,470)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,215 miles
    Test number
    590127974240
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass128,745 miles (+4,773)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,745 miles
    Test number
    645713323477
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass123,972 miles (+3,687)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,972 miles
    Test number
    950683345193
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass120,285 miles (+3,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,285 miles
    Test number
    455951865136
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output reflector (4.1.4 (b))
  9. Pass116,799 miles (+8,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,799 miles
    Test number
    667270743987
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output reflector (4.1.4 (b))
  10. Pass108,439 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,439 miles
    Test number
    263218278418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,819 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,819 miles
    Test number
    882255191937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,680 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,680 miles
    Test number
    367467163195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,165 miles (+6,815)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,165 miles
    Test number
    148448915262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,350 miles (+13,603)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,350 miles
    Test number
    148037394238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,747 miles (-1,921)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    729321093264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,668 miles (+8,668)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,668 miles
    Test number
    779860702363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,000 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,000 miles
    Test number
    146514691201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,872 miles (+5,870)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,872 miles
    Test number
    743535790229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,002 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,002 miles
    Test number
    380446399286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,219 miles (+5,635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,219 miles
    Test number
    790608398277
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wearing unevenly at inner edge.
  21. Pass36,584 miles (+3,696)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,584 miles
    Test number
    850072607388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,888 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,888 miles
    Test number
    741767006303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,000 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,000 miles
    Test number
    861936706011
    • NoteREAR SILENCER CORRODED †REAR OFFSIDE TYRE SLIGHTLY DEFORMED †FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Questions about V642 ECG

Does V642 ECG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V642 ECG is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V642 ECG?
The MOT on V642 ECG is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V642 ECG done?
V642 ECG was recorded at 136,531 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,395 miles a year.
Has V642 ECG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V642 ECG has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V642 ECG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V642 ECG find?
V642 ECG passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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