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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

V9 ECBMOT history

V9 ECB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

V9 ECB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,392 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 ECB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 ECB was last recorded at 124,392 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,054 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
338 miles
Average per year
6,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,392 miles
  • 2025 – 114,504 miles
  • 2024 – 102,697 miles
  • 2023 – 96,091 miles
  • 2022 – 92,527 miles
  • 2021 – 87,321 miles
  • 2020 – 82,208 miles
  • 2019 – 78,500 miles
  • 2018 – 76,493 miles
  • 2017 – 74,474 miles
  • 2016 – 71,215 miles
  • 2015 – 67,512 miles
  • 2014 – 63,073 miles
  • 2013 – 55,806 miles
  • 2012 – 40,954 miles
  • 2011 – 27,839 miles
  • 2010 – 20,894 miles
  • 2009 – 16,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,392 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Some brake pipes greased.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Quite perished,and cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Spare tyre defective Low pressure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,392 miles (+338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,392 miles
    Test number
    405513928186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill corroded

  2. Fail124,054 miles (+9,550)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,054 miles
    Test number
    723199018475
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sill corroded

  3. Pass114,504 miles (+11,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,504 miles
    Test number
    642689959471
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass102,697 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,697 miles
    Test number
    669685348403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,091 miles
    Test number
    509736089157
    • 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))

  6. Fail96,091 miles (+3,564)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,091 miles
    Test number
    823489878474
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass92,527 miles (+5,206)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,527 miles
    Test number
    334300415173
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass87,321 miles (+5,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,321 miles
    Test number
    967599942440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight vibration through brake pedal under braking. (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass82,208 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,208 miles
    Test number
    544064155431
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes greased.

  10. Fail82,205 miles (+3,705)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    434552013074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise,cracked in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes greased.

  11. Pass78,500 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    366447174189
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Quite perished,and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Low pressure.

  12. Fail78,495 miles (+2,002)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,495 miles
    Test number
    983340706963
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Quite perished,and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryQuite long travel on handbrake lever.
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Low pressure.

  13. Pass76,493 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,493 miles
    Test number
    903571789452
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly binding,

  14. Fail76,490 miles (+2,016)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,490 miles
    Test number
    969344879188
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken behind flexible joint, (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly binding,

  15. Pass74,474 miles (+3,259)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,474 miles
    Test number
    256470545084
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone holder,
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm on inside edge, (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes greased,

  16. Pass71,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,215 miles
    Test number
    969554332026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,215 miles (+3,703)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,215 miles
    Test number
    718488726429
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass67,512 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,512 miles
    Test number
    629562945167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,073 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,073 miles
    Test number
    585147644150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,806 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,806 miles
    Test number
    267313353296
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/r light unit cracked

  21. Fail55,805 miles (+14,851)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,805 miles
    Test number
    867332153215
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/r light unit cracked

  22. Fail40,954 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,954 miles
    Test number
    149177942233
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • NoteHand brake travel high

  23. Pass40,954 miles (+13,115)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,954 miles
    Test number
    887887942292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • NoteHand brake travel high

  24. Pass27,839 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,839 miles
    Test number
    848499051239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,894 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,894 miles
    Test number
    950472750265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,571 miles
    Test number
    391068929359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V9 ECB

Does V9 ECB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 ECB is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 ECB?
The MOT on V9 ECB is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 ECB done?
V9 ECB was recorded at 124,392 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 6,468 miles a year.
Has V9 ECB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 ECB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V9 ECB 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 V9 ECB find?
V9 ECB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; both rear outer sill corroded.

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