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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

V79 RBWMOT history

V79 RBW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

V79 RBW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
93,526 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 RBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V79 RBW was last recorded at 93,526 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 1,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2007: 34,683 miles, lower than 34,684 miles on 31 May 2007.

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
91,650 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,876 miles
Average per year
3,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,526 miles
  • 2023 – 91,650 miles
  • 2022 – 86,591 miles
  • 2021 – 79,949 miles
  • 2020 – 72,606 miles
  • 2019 – 63,887 miles
  • 2018 – 58,472 miles
  • 2017 – 58,445 miles
  • 2016 – 57,858 miles
  • 2015 – 54,297 miles
  • 2014 – 53,252 miles
  • 2013 – 51,430 miles
  • 2012 – 49,566 miles
  • 2011 – 47,733 miles
  • 2010 – 46,084 miles
  • 2009 – 42,891 miles
  • 2008 – 38,580 miles
  • 2007 – 34,683 miles
  • 2006 – 28,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,526 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,526 miles (+1,876)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,526 miles
    Test number
    779253184990
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass91,650 miles (+5,059)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,650 miles
    Test number
    703362260753
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear upper
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass86,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,591 miles
    Test number
    861703619717
    • 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))

  4. Fail86,591 miles (+6,642)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,591 miles
    Test number
    646332376062
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking from pump to rack via n/s over g/box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  5. Pass79,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    874774707597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,949 miles (+7,343)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    956606250021
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass72,606 miles (+8,719)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,606 miles
    Test number
    882777286997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,887 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,887 miles
    Test number
    533170555965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,472 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,472 miles
    Test number
    524114827332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,445 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,445 miles
    Test number
    467210330554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,858 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,858 miles
    Test number
    760794255005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,297 miles (+1,045)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    566497845169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,252 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,252 miles
    Test number
    228994044163
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight cracks in sidewall.

  14. Fail53,252 miles (+1,822)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,252 miles
    Test number
    558054544118
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight cracks in sidewall.

  15. Pass51,430 miles (+22)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,430 miles
    Test number
    865481243124
    • NoteService light on

  16. Fail51,408 miles (+1,842)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    419810643174
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass49,566 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,566 miles
    Test number
    885549832163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,733 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,733 miles
    Test number
    957849421120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    941649140150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,084 miles (+3,193)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    980799340173
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass42,891 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,891 miles
    Test number
    791878339179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,580 miles (+3,897)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,580 miles
    Test number
    644425048133
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass34,683 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,683 miles
    Test number
    601882457186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,684 miles (+5,721)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,684 miles
    Test number
    684631157108
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  25. Pass28,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,963 miles
    Test number
    101302056057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V79 RBW

Does V79 RBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V79 RBW expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V79 RBW?
The MOT on V79 RBW expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V79 RBW done?
V79 RBW was recorded at 93,526 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 3,490 miles a year.
Has V79 RBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 RBW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V79 RBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V79 RBW find?
V79 RBW passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 6 more.

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