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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

V73 FOWMOT history

V73 FOW is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 68,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
68,402 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 FOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V73 FOW was last recorded at 68,402 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2019: 87,769 miles, lower than 105,001 miles on 23 Aug 2018.
  • 8 Sept 2020: 48,699 miles, lower than 87,769 miles on 29 Aug 2019.

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
68,327 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
1,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,402 miles
  • 2024 – 67,153 miles
  • 2023 – 64,489 miles
  • 2022 – 59,974 miles
  • 2021 – 55,592 miles
  • 2020 – 48,699 miles
  • 2019 – 87,769 miles
  • 2018 – 105,001 miles
  • 2017 – 90,420 miles
  • 2016 – 89,844 miles
  • 2015 – 82,875 miles
  • 2014 – 73,594 miles
  • 2013 – 66,001 miles
  • 2012 – 60,163 miles
  • 2010 – 58,590 miles
  • 2009 – 55,619 miles
  • 2008 – 52,445 miles
  • 2007 – 48,946 miles
  • 2006 – 43,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,402 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOsf drive shaft bolts loose
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,402 miles (+75)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,402 miles
    Test number
    200713775626
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOsf drive shaft bolts loose
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail68,327 miles (+1,174)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,327 miles
    Test number
    313296759865
    • DangerousBrake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected load valve rear (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,153 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,153 miles
    Test number
    231653242352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,489 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,489 miles
    Test number
    923422292076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,974 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    689330989937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,592 miles (+6,893)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,592 miles
    Test number
    682092797729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,699 miles (-39,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,699 miles
    Test number
    969631179210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,769 miles (-17,232)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,769 miles
    Test number
    608685291476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,001 miles (+14,581)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,001 miles
    Test number
    251268713164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,420 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,420 miles
    Test number
    806408859167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,844 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,844 miles
    Test number
    481734822346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,875 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,875 miles
    Test number
    309619835402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail82,868 miles (+1,368)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,868 miles
    Test number
    249493349685
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail81,500 miles (+7,906)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,500 miles
    Test number
    459056275113
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  15. Pass73,594 miles (+61)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,594 miles
    Test number
    979488594177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Fail73,533 miles (+7,532)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,533 miles
    Test number
    738845794180
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass66,001 miles (+15)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,001 miles
    Test number
    447144083191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail65,986 miles (+5,823)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,986 miles
    Test number
    256462783122
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass60,163 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,163 miles
    Test number
    375395502447
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail60,151 miles (+1,561)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,151 miles
    Test number
    327281602298
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass58,590 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,590 miles
    Test number
    893952260134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail58,572 miles (+2,953)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,572 miles
    Test number
    311966650148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass55,619 miles (+3,174)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,619 miles
    Test number
    881577539078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres have surface cracks in side walls

  24. Pass52,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,445 miles
    Test number
    121922448498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,445 miles (+3,499)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,445 miles
    Test number
    114767038089
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/R & O/S/F tyres showing signs of wear

  26. Fail48,946 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,946 miles
    Test number
    103238437076
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  27. Pass48,946 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,946 miles
    Test number
    944368337032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    521255946036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V73 FOW

Does V73 FOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V73 FOW expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V73 FOW?
The MOT on V73 FOW expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V73 FOW done?
V73 FOW was recorded at 68,402 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 1,237 miles a year.
Has V73 FOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 FOW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V73 FOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V73 FOW find?
V73 FOW failed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 dangerous defects and 8 major defects: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; osf drive shaft bolts loose; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 7 more.

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