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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

VBL 37MOT history

VBL 37 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

VBL 37 silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,306 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VBL 37
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VBL 37 was last recorded at 79,306 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 1,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,495 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,811 miles
Average per year
3,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,306 miles
  • 2024 – 77,495 miles
  • 2023 – 76,385 miles
  • 2022 – 75,259 miles
  • 2021 – 73,999 miles
  • 2020 – 72,505 miles
  • 2019 – 70,159 miles
  • 2018 – 68,412 miles
  • 2017 – 66,779 miles
  • 2016 – 62,746 miles
  • 2015 – 60,666 miles
  • 2014 – 58,294 miles
  • 2013 – 55,680 miles
  • 2012 – 50,801 miles
  • 2011 – 44,639 miles
  • 2010 – 36,980 miles
  • 2009 – 31,118 miles
  • 2008 – 27,150 miles
  • 2007 – 22,882 miles
  • 2006 – 17,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,306 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear tail box corroded

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.

  • Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,306 miles (+1,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,306 miles
    Test number
    206178860062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tail box corroded

  2. Pass77,495 miles (+1,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    702482800461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  3. Pass76,385 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,385 miles
    Test number
    360542397874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,259 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,259 miles
    Test number
    624242859538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre treads worn close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge wearing
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded, not excessively
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  5. Fail75,259 miles (+1,260)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,259 miles
    Test number
    384694006248
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system bulkhead area (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre treads worn close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge wearing
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded, not excessively
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  6. Pass73,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    481337751575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

  7. Fail73,999 miles (+1,494)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    550191326109
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

  8. Pass72,505 miles (+2,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,505 miles
    Test number
    914233859356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,159 miles (+1,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,159 miles
    Test number
    449361777848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread starting to get low

  10. Pass68,412 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,412 miles
    Test number
    496782596231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,779 miles (+4,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,779 miles
    Test number
    242634229598
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass62,746 miles (+2,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,746 miles
    Test number
    634531273730
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  13. Pass60,666 miles (+2,372)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    299293735434
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass58,294 miles (+2,614)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,294 miles
    Test number
    546065234113
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass55,680 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,680 miles
    Test number
    335604043132
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteTailbox detiorated

  16. Fail55,680 miles (+4,879)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,680 miles
    Test number
    327234743144
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteTailbox detiorated

  17. Pass50,801 miles (+6,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    348196742172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass44,639 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,639 miles
    Test number
    265296521190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,980 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,980 miles
    Test number
    223024930128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,118 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,118 miles
    Test number
    450571829140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,150 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,150 miles
    Test number
    652740948155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,882 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,882 miles
    Test number
    853346537156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,654 miles
    Test number
    644250656178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VBL 37

What vehicle is registration VBL 37 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VBL 37 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VBL 37 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VBL 37 is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on VBL 37?
The MOT on VBL 37 is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VBL 37 done?
VBL 37 was recorded at 79,306 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,162 miles a year.
Has VBL 37 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VBL 37 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on VBL 37 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 VBL 37 find?
VBL 37 passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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