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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

V6 GVHMOT history

V6 GVH is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

V6 GVH white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
98,870 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 GVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 GVH was last recorded at 98,870 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 7,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,156 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,714 miles
Average per year
6,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,870 miles
  • 2025 – 91,156 miles
  • 2024 – 88,304 miles
  • 2023 – 86,315 miles
  • 2022 – 75,930 miles
  • 2021 – 64,119 miles
  • 2020 – 57,064 miles
  • 2019 – 46,229 miles
  • 2018 – 37,261 miles
  • 2017 – 32,912 miles
  • 2016 – 28,333 miles
  • 2015 – 24,329 miles
  • 2014 – 22,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,870 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    98,870 miles
    Test number
    150543469014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,870 miles (+7,714)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,870 miles
    Test number
    358796538808
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass91,156 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    368761342198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,304 miles
    Test number
    265508147026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,304 miles (+1,989)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,304 miles
    Test number
    257362034541
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass86,315 miles (+10,385)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,315 miles
    Test number
    854808416408
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass75,930 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,930 miles
    Test number
    502919262563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,916 miles (+11,797)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    137765133150
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass64,119 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,119 miles
    Test number
    104541855122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,115 miles (+7,051)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,115 miles
    Test number
    996589471367
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass57,064 miles (+10,835)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    123690586347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,229 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,229 miles
    Test number
    427793981183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail46,229 miles (+8,968)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,229 miles
    Test number
    808765165026
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass37,261 miles (+4,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,261 miles
    Test number
    672124778596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass32,912 miles (+4,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,912 miles
    Test number
    631491414764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr & osr
  16. Pass28,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    478797488321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked
  17. Fail28,333 miles (+4,004)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    291610276536
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre and cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked
  18. Pass24,329 miles (+1,609)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,329 miles
    Test number
    458802685055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing thin on the inner and outer tread depth
  19. Pass22,720 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,720 miles
    Test number
    929005784055
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Fail22,720 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,720 miles
    Test number
    458845984018
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V6 GVH

Does V6 GVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 GVH is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 GVH?
The MOT on V6 GVH is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 GVH done?
V6 GVH was recorded at 98,870 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 6,050 miles a year.
Has V6 GVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 GVH has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 GVH 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 V6 GVH find?
V6 GVH passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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