Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
197 WRLMOT history
197 WRL is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,084 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 89,084 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,293 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 197 WRL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 29 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
197 WRL was last recorded at 89,084 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,042 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 42 miles
- Average per year
- 6,293 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 89,084 miles
- 2024 – 84,558 miles
- 2023 – 77,051 miles
- 2022 – 72,426 miles
- 2021 – 70,276 miles
- 2020 – 66,088 miles
- 2019 – 59,140 miles
- 2018 – 54,858 miles
- 2017 – 46,324 miles
- 2016 – 38,167 miles
- 2015 – 30,130 miles
- 2014 – 20,326 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,084 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.
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Zero emissions detected at tailpipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 10 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,084 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 89,084 miles
- Test number
- 815631147569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,042 miles (+4,484)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,042 miles
- Test number
- 438167622454
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Drivers/Passengers (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,558 miles (+7,507)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 84,558 miles
- Test number
- 482918023823
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle very dirty making inspection difficult
Pass77,051 miles (+4,625)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 77,051 miles
- Test number
- 820920355530
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test.
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle including brake lines and pipes muddy/soiled making full inspection difficult.
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass72,426 miles (+2,150)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 72,426 miles
- Test number
- 933272182601
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded.
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle including prescribed areas and brake lines muddy/soiled.
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Pass70,276 miles (+4,188)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 70,276 miles
- Test number
- 147668642486
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,088 miles (+6,948)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 66,088 miles
- Test number
- 544258402426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 59,140 miles
- Test number
- 560382685005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,140 miles (+4,282)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,140 miles
- Test number
- 314822104191
- DangerousRear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,858 miles (+8,534)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 54,858 miles
- Test number
- 478835966134
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryZero emissions detected at tailpipe
Pass46,324 miles (+8,157)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 46,324 miles
- Test number
- 292892170550
- AdvisoryZero emissions detected at tailpipe
Pass38,167 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 38,167 miles
- Test number
- 143884040196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,164 miles (+8,034)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,164 miles
- Test number
- 701647738030
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass30,130 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 30,130 miles
- Test number
- 225550695096
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail30,130 miles (+9,804)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,130 miles
- Test number
- 265540395036
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass20,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 20,326 miles
- Test number
- 508570104181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 197 WRL
- What vehicle is registration 197 WRL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 197 WRL on a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2011. 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 197 WRL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 197 WRL expired on 29 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 197 WRL?
- The MOT on 197 WRL expired on 29 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 197 WRL done?
- 197 WRL was recorded at 89,084 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 6,293 miles a year.
- Has 197 WRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 197 WRL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on 197 WRL 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 197 WRL find?
- 197 WRL passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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