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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

V656 UVVMOT history

V656 UVV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 57,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,283 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 UVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 UVV was last recorded at 57,283 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,765 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
518 miles
Average per year
1,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,283 miles
  • 2025 – 56,765 miles
  • 2024 – 56,383 miles
  • 2022 – 55,468 miles
  • 2021 – 54,861 miles
  • 2020 – 54,250 miles
  • 2019 – 53,480 miles
  • 2018 – 52,248 miles
  • 2017 – 50,588 miles
  • 2016 – 46,380 miles
  • 2015 – 45,184 miles
  • 2014 – 43,988 miles
  • 2013 – 42,293 miles
  • 2012 – 40,748 miles
  • 2011 – 39,344 miles
  • 2010 – 37,603 miles
  • 2009 – 34,383 miles
  • 2008 – 31,960 miles
  • 2007 – 28,739 miles
  • 2006 – 25,954 miles
  • 2005 – 22,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,283 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,283 miles (+518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,283 miles
    Test number
    415398255709
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass56,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    285027710471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail56,765 miles (+382)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    613939659698
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    180240067378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,383 miles (+915)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    924018703246
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass55,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,468 miles
    Test number
    544697733280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,468 miles (+607)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,468 miles
    Test number
    581508550502
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass54,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,861 miles
    Test number
    926547951138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,861 miles (+611)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,861 miles
    Test number
    356172377995
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass54,250 miles (+770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,250 miles
    Test number
    516554539296
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    989752953719
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail53,480 miles (+1,232)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    997485357755
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass52,248 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,248 miles
    Test number
    810053403332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,588 miles
    Test number
    571411142897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,588 miles (+4,208)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,588 miles
    Test number
    942609585954
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,380 miles
    Test number
    902642943540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,380 miles (+1,196)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,380 miles
    Test number
    635822831288
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  18. Pass45,184 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,184 miles
    Test number
    444677820495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,988 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,988 miles
    Test number
    746440104312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,293 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,293 miles
    Test number
    195844203341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,748 miles
    Test number
    766235202395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,748 miles (+1,404)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,748 miles
    Test number
    607235302301
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass39,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,344 miles
    Test number
    787759491274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,344 miles (+1,741)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,344 miles
    Test number
    199409491200
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass37,603 miles (+3,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,603 miles
    Test number
    892561800393
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass34,383 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,383 miles
    Test number
    663503409325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly delaminated

  27. Fail34,383 miles (+2,423)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,383 miles
    Test number
    713973809311
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly delaminated

  28. Pass31,960 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,960 miles
    Test number
    470743808489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail31,953 miles (+3,214)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,953 miles
    Test number
    992432308398
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass28,739 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,739 miles
    Test number
    810265287292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass25,954 miles (+3,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,954 miles
    Test number
    331231096464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass22,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    22,800 miles
    Test number
    930020305321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V656 UVV

Does V656 UVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V656 UVV is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V656 UVV?
The MOT on V656 UVV is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V656 UVV done?
V656 UVV was recorded at 57,283 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 1,695 miles a year.
Has V656 UVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 UVV has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V656 UVV 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 V656 UVV find?
V656 UVV passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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