Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc
V679 LGWMOT history
V679 LGW is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 79,828 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,082 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V679 LGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Feb 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V679 LGW was last recorded at 79,828 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,377 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 451 miles
- Average per year
- 2,082 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,828 miles
- 2025 – 79,377 miles
- 2024 – 79,042 miles
- 2023 – 78,595 miles
- 2022 – 77,544 miles
- 2021 – 76,638 miles
- 2020 – 76,339 miles
- 2019 – 74,230 miles
- 2018 – 72,405 miles
- 2017 – 69,681 miles
- 2016 – 66,008 miles
- 2015 – 62,410 miles
- 2014 – 59,290 miles
- 2013 – 55,377 miles
- 2012 – 48,513 miles
- 2011 – 45,170 miles
- 2010 – 42,276 miles
- 2009 – 41,251 miles
- 2008 – 39,814 miles
- 2007 – 38,781 miles
- 2006 – 37,595 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,828 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,828 miles (+451)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 79,828 miles
- Test number
- 834818965297
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,377 miles (+335)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 79,377 miles
- Test number
- 432550185054
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,042 miles (+447)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 79,042 miles
- Test number
- 237623948082
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,595 miles (+1,051)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 78,595 miles
- Test number
- 837450518474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 77,544 miles
- Test number
- 651880254212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,544 miles (+906)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,544 miles
- Test number
- 717078890869
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass76,638 miles (+299)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 76,638 miles
- Test number
- 883920914666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,339 miles (+2,109)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 76,339 miles
- Test number
- 965865033690
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass74,230 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 74,230 miles
- Test number
- 318355385780
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail74,212 miles (+1,807)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,212 miles
- Test number
- 727712674311
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,405 miles (+2,724)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 72,405 miles
- Test number
- 198838148637
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,681 miles (+3,673)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 69,681 miles
- Test number
- 980918729342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack gaitor insecure but still prevents ingress of dirt and grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake sticking slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)
Pass66,008 miles (+37)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,008 miles
- Test number
- 831929780849
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fail65,971 miles (+3,561)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,971 miles
- Test number
- 367393199606
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. ADJUSTERS BROKEN- NEW UNIT WILL BE REQUIRED (1.8)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Pass62,410 miles (+3,120)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 62,410 miles
- Test number
- 737884235146
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteO/S/R tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach requirement for failure
Pass59,290 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 59,290 miles
- Test number
- 458793154158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,267 miles (+3,890)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,267 miles
- Test number
- 269989144136
- 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)
Pass55,377 miles (+6,864)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 55,377 miles
- Test number
- 478362243117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 48,513 miles
- Test number
- 329419432160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,513 miles (+3,343)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,513 miles
- Test number
- 676067532149
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass45,170 miles (+2,894)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 45,170 miles
- Test number
- 665827451147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,276 miles (+1,025)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 42,276 miles
- Test number
- 921533350142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,251 miles (+1,437)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 41,251 miles
- Test number
- 610758949179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,814 miles (+1,033)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2009
- Odometer
- 39,814 miles
- Test number
- 224371148486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,781 miles (+1,186)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2008
- Odometer
- 38,781 miles
- Test number
- 420541947143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2007
- Odometer
- 37,595 miles
- Test number
- 803746236160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V679 LGW
- Does V679 LGW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V679 LGW is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V679 LGW?
- The MOT on V679 LGW is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V679 LGW done?
- V679 LGW was recorded at 79,828 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,082 miles a year.
- Has V679 LGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V679 LGW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on V679 LGW 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 V679 LGW find?
- V679 LGW passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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