VOLKSWAGEN POLO R3PAO has 13 MOTs

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This 2013 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2016

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 61,326 miles 9 months ago on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 14:57.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 12th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

R3PAO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH AUGUST 202661,326 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Standard Fitment Seat Belt Missing Fitted Seat Cover Covering Belts And Buckles
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED9TH AUGUST 202561,279 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Standard Fitment Seat Belt Missing Fitted Seat Cover Covering Belts And Buckles
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20247TH AUGUST 202556,378 MI
FAILED31ST JULY 202456,289 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20237TH AUGUST 202451,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED7TH AUGUST 202351,196 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20223RD AUGUST 202345,114 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20213RD AUGUST 202237,956 MI
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20203RD AUGUST 202133,349 MI
PASSED25TH JULY 20191ST AUGUST 202028,459 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20181ST AUGUST 201922,624 MI
PASSED7TH JUNE 20176TH JUNE 201816,358 MI
PASSED7TH JUNE 20166TH JUNE 201716,285 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R3PAO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

R3PAO MOT Comments

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R3PAO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 61,326 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,111 miles

R3PAO FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration R3PAO was manufactured on Thursday 30th May 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 61,326 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,111 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 13 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2016. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R3PAO has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 21 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does R3PAO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 R3PAO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R3PAO Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 R3PAO does have Tax. Read more

When does R3PAO Tax expire?

The current Tax for R3PAO will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. 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 R3PAO MOT expire?

The current MOT for R3PAO will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 12th August 2026. Read more

When did R3PAO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R3PAO was on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 14:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R3PAO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for R3PAO we can see 10 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 R3PAO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for R3PAO we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has R3PAO done?

The odometer reading for R3PAO at the last MOT in August 2025 was 61,326 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 5,111 miles per year. Read more

How old is R3PAO?

The vehicle R3PAO was manufactured in 2013 so it is currently 13 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 30th May 2013. Read more

What colour is R3PAO?

The official colour of R3PAO is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does R3PAO have?

R3PAO has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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