VOLKSWAGEN POLO P20ABE has 23 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 43,687 miles 3 days ago on Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 13:24.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Saturday 15th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

P20ABE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH MAY 202743,687 MI
FAILED11TH MAY 202643,682 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASSED15TH MAY 202515TH MAY 202640,347 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flex (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Rear Gearbox Mounting Defective
FAILED14TH MAY 202540,347 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Significantly Weakened Cut Greater Than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flex (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Gearbox Mounting Defective
PASSED16TH MAY 202415TH MAY 202538,137 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED16TH MAY 202315TH MAY 202435,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED3RD MAY 202211TH MAY 202331,519 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH MAY 202111TH MAY 202228,015 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH JUNE 202015TH JUNE 202126,824 MI
PASSED28TH MAY 201930TH NOVEMBER 202026,022 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH MAY 201830TH MAY 201924,753 MI
FAILED23RD MAY 201824,753 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED26TH MAY 201730TH MAY 201823,281 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED24TH MAY 201723,281 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
PASSED31ST MAY 201630TH MAY 201721,858 MI
PASSED29TH MAY 201528TH MAY 201620,708 MI
PASSED21ST MAY 201422ND MAY 201519,311 MI
PASSED15TH MAY 201322ND MAY 201417,312 MI
FAILED14TH MAY 201317,312 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Servo Vacuum Pipe Split (3.6.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED23RD MAY 201222ND MAY 201315,692 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Servo Vacuum Pipe Lightly Rubbing (3.6.c.1b)
PASSED4TH MAY 20113RD MAY 201216,983 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED22ND MARCH 201024TH MARCH 201111,087 MI
PASSED25TH MARCH 200924TH MARCH 20108,793 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P20ABE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

P20ABE MOT Comments

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P20ABE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 43,687 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,184 miles

P20ABE FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration P20ABE was manufactured on Thursday 16th March 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 43,687 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 2,184 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P20ABE has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 30 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does P20ABE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 P20ABE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P20ABE Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 P20ABE does have Tax. Read more

When does P20ABE Tax expire?

The current Tax for P20ABE will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does P20ABE MOT expire?

The current MOT for P20ABE will expire in 12 months on Saturday 15th May 2027. Read more

When did P20ABE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P20ABE was on Tuesday 12th May 2026 at 13:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P20ABE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for P20ABE we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P20ABE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for P20ABE we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P20ABE?

P20ABE is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has P20ABE done?

The odometer reading for P20ABE at the last MOT in May 2026 was 43,687 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,184 miles per year. Read more

How old is P20ABE?

The vehicle P20ABE was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 16th March 2006. Read more

What colour is P20ABE?

The official colour of P20ABE is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does P20ABE have?

P20ABE has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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