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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,000 cc

V701 UVYMOT history

V701 UVY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 47,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

V701 UVY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
47,006 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V701 UVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V701 UVY was last recorded at 47,006 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,005 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,006 miles
  • 2025 – 46,193 miles
  • 2024 – 45,613 miles
  • 2023 – 45,152 miles
  • 2022 – 44,686 miles
  • 2021 – 44,338 miles
  • 2020 – 43,976 miles
  • 2019 – 43,198 miles
  • 2018 – 42,342 miles
  • 2017 – 41,439 miles
  • 2016 – 40,387 miles
  • 2015 – 38,812 miles
  • 2014 – 37,837 miles
  • 2013 – 37,056 miles
  • 2012 – 35,758 miles
  • 2011 – 34,399 miles
  • 2010 – 33,679 miles
  • 2009 – 32,536 miles
  • 2008 – 31,235 miles
  • 2007 – 29,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,006 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,006 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    47,006 miles
    Test number
    928300143004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,005 miles (+812)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,005 miles
    Test number
    213715385124
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass46,193 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    46,193 miles
    Test number
    548276844989
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail46,193 miles (+580)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,193 miles
    Test number
    696330230031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass45,613 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    916360369485
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail45,613 miles (+461)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    789315814723
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,152 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,152 miles
    Test number
    705695492274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail45,152 miles (+466)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,152 miles
    Test number
    946204052615
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass44,686 miles (+348)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,686 miles
    Test number
    144127255221
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass44,338 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,338 miles
    Test number
    730403309126
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRefitted rear seat to allow testing of the rear seatbelts

  11. Fail44,338 miles (+362)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,338 miles
    Test number
    233682126308
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRefitted rear seat to allow testing of the rear seatbelts

  12. Pass43,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,976 miles
    Test number
    454948323936
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail43,975 miles (+777)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,975 miles
    Test number
    324451667174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in sidewall larger than 25mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no headlamp aim pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass43,198 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,198 miles
    Test number
    618970472329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,342 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,342 miles
    Test number
    341400517218
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail42,338 miles (+899)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,338 miles
    Test number
    256351282064
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass41,439 miles (+1,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,439 miles
    Test number
    756170354248
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass40,387 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,387 miles
    Test number
    117469668978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,812 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,812 miles
    Test number
    355948545093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,837 miles (+781)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,837 miles
    Test number
    515978334067
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall cracking

  21. Pass37,056 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    175531653040
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall cracking

  22. Fail37,056 miles (+1,298)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    695571953028
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall cracking

  23. Pass35,758 miles (+1,359)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,758 miles
    Test number
    318578232072
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

  24. Pass34,399 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,399 miles
    Test number
    408013551003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,679 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,679 miles
    Test number
    354676840078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,536 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    811167859086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,235 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,235 miles
    Test number
    660894168039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,953 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,953 miles
    Test number
    331023957005
    • NoteOff side tyre wall perishing

Questions about V701 UVY

Does V701 UVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V701 UVY is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V701 UVY?
The MOT on V701 UVY is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V701 UVY done?
V701 UVY was recorded at 47,006 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 898 miles a year.
Has V701 UVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V701 UVY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V701 UVY 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 V701 UVY find?
V701 UVY passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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