Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc
W228 BGBMOT history
W228 BGB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,684 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 83,684 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,645 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W228 BGB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 19 Jun 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W228 BGB was last recorded at 83,684 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 83,446 miles · 16 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 238 miles
- Average per year
- 1,645 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,684 miles
- 2024 – 83,446 miles
- 2022 – 83,261 miles
- 2021 – 82,385 miles
- 2019 – 81,545 miles
- 2018 – 81,400 miles
- 2015 – 81,320 miles
- 2014 – 80,377 miles
- 2013 – 79,265 miles
- 2012 – 77,589 miles
- 2011 – 75,085 miles
- 2010 – 70,615 miles
- 2008 – 63,185 miles
- 2007 – 56,338 miles
- 2006 – 51,302 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,684 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,684 miles (+238)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 83,684 miles
- Test number
- 983368793835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,446 miles (+185)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 83,446 miles
- Test number
- 781519470554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,261 miles (+876)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 83,261 miles
- Test number
- 580470704830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,385 miles (+840)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 82,385 miles
- Test number
- 830086909849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,545 miles (+145)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 81,545 miles
- Test number
- 567441915116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,400 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 81,400 miles
- Test number
- 971929861015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,320 miles (+943)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 81,320 miles
- Test number
- 195698715168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,377 miles (+1,112)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 80,377 miles
- Test number
- 125082014137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 79,265 miles
- Test number
- 977193913104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,265 miles (+1,676)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,265 miles
- Test number
- 278002213160
- FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,589 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 77,589 miles
- Test number
- 286157802195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,587 miles (+2,502)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,587 miles
- Test number
- 955725202122
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass75,085 miles (+33)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 75,085 miles
- Test number
- 558437711157
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail75,052 miles (+4,437)8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,052 miles
- Test number
- 898990211135
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass70,615 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 70,615 miles
- Test number
- 182251840014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail70,614 miles (+7,429)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,614 miles
- Test number
- 330176130055
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,185 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 63,185 miles
- Test number
- 132702558353
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail63,185 miles (+6,847)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,185 miles
- Test number
- 900581658367
- FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass56,338 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 56,338 miles
- Test number
- 533577527367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,338 miles (+5,036)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,338 miles
- Test number
- 433366627437
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 51,302 miles
- Test number
- 713421746395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,302 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,302 miles
- Test number
- 731311346359
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about W228 BGB
- Does W228 BGB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W228 BGB is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W228 BGB?
- The MOT on W228 BGB is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W228 BGB done?
- W228 BGB was recorded at 83,684 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,645 miles a year.
- Has W228 BGB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W228 BGB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2013.
- Has the mileage on W228 BGB 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 W228 BGB find?
- W228 BGB passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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