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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

V700 CLFMOT history

V700 CLF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

V700 CLF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,271 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V700 CLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V700 CLF was last recorded at 82,271 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 4,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2017: 53,212 miles, lower than 59,236 miles on 28 Nov 2016.

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
77,315 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,956 miles
Average per year
3,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,271 miles
  • 2025 – 77,315 miles
  • 2024 – 72,446 miles
  • 2023 – 68,296 miles
  • 2022 – 65,714 miles
  • 2021 – 62,604 miles
  • 2020 – 59,083 miles
  • 2019 – 58,628 miles
  • 2018 – 53,674 miles
  • 2017 – 53,212 miles
  • 2016 – 59,236 miles
  • 2015 – 45,679 miles
  • 2014 – 43,568 miles
  • 2013 – 41,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,271 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Handbrake a little high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,271 miles (+4,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,271 miles
    Test number
    150497837712
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated

  2. Pass77,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    715735366164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake a little high

  3. Fail77,315 miles (+4,869)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    905126689611
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake a little high

  4. Pass72,446 miles (+4,150)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,446 miles
    Test number
    217467454121
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass68,296 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,296 miles
    Test number
    163547698731
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail68,284 miles (+2,570)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,284 miles
    Test number
    190174675778
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass65,714 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    303904679625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,604 miles
    Test number
    906218008831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail62,604 miles (+199)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,604 miles
    Test number
    269682402870
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail62,405 miles (+3,322)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,405 miles
    Test number
    608451103820
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just on limit needs attention (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass59,083 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,083 miles
    Test number
    599814569767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones rear bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible join outer mesh perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel filler door missing (fuel cap remains)
    • AdvisoryInner shoulder wear to the offside front tyre (advise replacement)

  12. Fail59,083 miles (+455)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,083 miles
    Test number
    487588628064
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones rear bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible join outer mesh perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel filler door missing (fuel cap remains)
    • AdvisoryInner shoulder wear to the offside front tyre (advise replacement)

  13. Fail58,628 miles (+4,954)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,628 miles
    Test number
    141640146757
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  14. Pass53,674 miles (+462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,674 miles
    Test number
    945467928677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall

  15. Pass53,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,212 miles
    Test number
    658277790612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,212 miles (-6,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,212 miles
    Test number
    364113765769
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass59,236 miles (+13,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,236 miles
    Test number
    735039237050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear tyre cracked in tread.

  18. Pass45,679 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,679 miles
    Test number
    808642195896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,568 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,568 miles
    Test number
    587058524305
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Fail43,568 miles (+2,547)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,568 miles
    Test number
    855738224365
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass41,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,021 miles
    Test number
    257529523372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,021 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,021 miles
    Test number
    905969523358
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about V700 CLF

Does V700 CLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V700 CLF is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V700 CLF?
The MOT on V700 CLF is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V700 CLF done?
V700 CLF was recorded at 82,271 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,340 miles a year.
Has V700 CLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V700 CLF has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V700 CLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V700 CLF find?
V700 CLF passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated.

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