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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

V9 ELSMOT history

V9 ELS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 22,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

V9 ELS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
22,490 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 ELS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 ELS was last recorded at 22,490 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2019: 15,395 miles, lower than 18,748 miles on 29 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
22,048 miles · 31 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
1,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 22,490 miles
  • 2024 – 22,048 miles
  • 2023 – 20,924 miles
  • 2022 – 19,502 miles
  • 2021 – 17,782 miles
  • 2020 – 15,840 miles
  • 2019 – 15,395 miles
  • 2018 – 18,748 miles
  • 2017 – 11,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,490 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both worn to2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,490 miles (+442)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    523595464173
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both worn to2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass22,048 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    22,048 miles
    Test number
    297308083024
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail22,048 miles (+1,124)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,048 miles
    Test number
    949136002390
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass20,924 miles (+1,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    20,924 miles
    Test number
    843903296613
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass19,502 miles (+1,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    19,502 miles
    Test number
    233608390516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass17,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    17,782 miles
    Test number
    566328005689
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail17,782 miles (+1,942)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,782 miles
    Test number
    766879286201
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass15,840 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    15,840 miles
    Test number
    958733225446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel sealing device rubber cracking
  9. Fail15,840 miles (+445)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,840 miles
    Test number
    980819023215
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel sealing device rubber cracking
  10. Pass15,395 miles (-3,353)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    15,395 miles
    Test number
    760161747539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,748 miles (+7,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,748 miles
    Test number
    112266131564
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever traveles to far
  12. Pass11,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    11,352 miles
    Test number
    709971289994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 ELS

Does V9 ELS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 ELS is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V9 ELS?
The MOT on V9 ELS is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 ELS done?
V9 ELS was recorded at 22,490 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 1,299 miles a year.
Has V9 ELS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 ELS has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V9 ELS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V9 ELS find?
V9 ELS passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin both worn to2mm; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, and 2 more.

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