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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

20 RYCMOT history

20 RYC is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 80,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

20 RYC white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,432 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 RYC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 RYC was last recorded at 80,432 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,131 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,301 miles
Average per year
5,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,432 miles
  • 2025 – 76,131 miles
  • 2024 – 71,964 miles
  • 2023 – 68,114 miles
  • 2022 – 64,871 miles
  • 2021 – 59,121 miles
  • 2020 – 53,160 miles
  • 2019 – 43,702 miles
  • 2018 – 36,680 miles
  • 2017 – 30,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,432 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower exhaust leak and front flexy worn
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive sump leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,432 miles (+4,301)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    290822000067
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower exhaust leak and front flexy worn
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive sump leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,131 miles (+4,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,131 miles
    Test number
    981452926918
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake insp adjustment
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but not leaking

  3. Pass71,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,964 miles
    Test number
    111001207625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,964 miles (+3,850)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,964 miles
    Test number
    528530313800
    • MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass68,114 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,114 miles
    Test number
    331048348954
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail68,114 miles (+3,243)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,114 miles
    Test number
    345979336768
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass64,871 miles (+5,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,871 miles
    Test number
    924542560009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass59,121 miles (+5,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,121 miles
    Test number
    299782463118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,160 miles (+9,458)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    927868256104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,702 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,702 miles
    Test number
    980026936218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail43,691 miles (+7,011)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,691 miles
    Test number
    977776838525
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass36,680 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,680 miles
    Test number
    296470629764
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail36,680 miles (+5,989)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,680 miles
    Test number
    750424618313
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass30,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,691 miles
    Test number
    438199012227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,691 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,691 miles
    Test number
    277088562870
    • 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)

Questions about 20 RYC

What vehicle is registration 20 RYC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 RYC on a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Feb 2014. 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 20 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 RYC is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 RYC?
The MOT on 20 RYC is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 RYC done?
20 RYC was recorded at 80,432 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,462 miles a year.
Has 20 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 RYC has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 20 RYC 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 20 RYC find?
20 RYC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower exhaust leak and front flexy worn; front upper oil leak, but not excessive sump leak.

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