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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

WG61 FDPMOT history

WG61 FDP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
112,842 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WG61 FDP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WG61 FDP was last recorded at 112,842 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,838 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,842 miles
  • 2024 – 105,349 miles
  • 2023 – 95,514 miles
  • 2022 – 85,044 miles
  • 2021 – 76,839 miles
  • 2020 – 73,027 miles
  • 2019 – 63,057 miles
  • 2018 – 55,091 miles
  • 2017 – 44,752 miles
  • 2016 – 44,203 miles
  • 2015 – 32,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,842 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear chassis corroded not holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated not blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,842 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,842 miles
    Test number
    854534293357
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  2. Fail112,838 miles (+7,489)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,838 miles
    Test number
    613049297580
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  3. Pass105,349 miles (+77)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,349 miles
    Test number
    273199914908
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUndertray partially insecure

  4. Fail105,272 miles (+9,758)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,272 miles
    Test number
    264070916896
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted back bumper split open (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp has/is rotting away
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on the disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge major wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin is coming away from the box

  5. Pass95,514 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,514 miles
    Test number
    938592724285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded not holed
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated not blowing

  6. Fail95,512 miles (+10,468)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,512 miles
    Test number
    710066591304
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded not holed
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated not blowing

  7. Pass85,044 miles (+8,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,044 miles
    Test number
    106434632768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box coming apart

  8. Pass76,839 miles (+3,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,839 miles
    Test number
    542220499227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  9. Pass73,027 miles (+9,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,027 miles
    Test number
    917491492615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,057 miles (+7,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,057 miles
    Test number
    646985879950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass55,091 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,091 miles
    Test number
    709899099013
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn and rusty

  12. Fail55,090 miles (+10,338)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,090 miles
    Test number
    196384188691
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge almost down to cords
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn and rusty

  13. Pass44,752 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,752 miles
    Test number
    290432210661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,203 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,203 miles
    Test number
    278676609324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,833 miles
    Test number
    739633501182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail41,833 miles (+9,028)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,833 miles
    Test number
    892318427659
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass32,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,805 miles
    Test number
    789533015081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WG61 FDP

Does WG61 FDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WG61 FDP expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WG61 FDP?
The MOT on WG61 FDP expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WG61 FDP done?
WG61 FDP was recorded at 112,842 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 7,861 miles a year.
Has WG61 FDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WG61 FDP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on WG61 FDP 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 WG61 FDP find?
WG61 FDP passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust clamp deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section, and 2 more.

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