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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

27 JWDMOT history

27 JWD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 56,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

27 JWD grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
56,790 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
27 JWD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

27 JWD was last recorded at 56,790 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,886 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
904 miles
Average per year
1,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,790 miles
  • 2025 – 55,886 miles
  • 2024 – 55,384 miles
  • 2022 – 55,012 miles
  • 2021 – 54,443 miles
  • 2020 – 53,859 miles
  • 2019 – 52,349 miles
  • 2018 – 51,536 miles
  • 2017 – 50,034 miles
  • 2016 – 49,157 miles
  • 2015 – 47,984 miles
  • 2013 – 46,632 miles
  • 2012 – 44,366 miles
  • 2011 – 42,126 miles
  • 2010 – 39,908 miles
  • 2009 – 37,493 miles
  • 2008 – 35,373 miles
  • 2007 – 32,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,790 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear slight age cracks in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,790 miles (+904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    882154946346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass55,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    55,886 miles
    Test number
    976745594763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,886 miles (+502)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,886 miles
    Test number
    541459829911
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass55,384 miles (+372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,384 miles
    Test number
    366654827287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,012 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    345006324889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coolant leak (Slight - radiator area)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (Slight engine oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail55,012 miles (+569)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    684632770214
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coolant leak (Slight - radiator area)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (Slight engine oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass54,443 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,443 miles
    Test number
    380579617145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail54,443 miles (+584)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,443 miles
    Test number
    105895352688
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass53,859 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,859 miles
    Test number
    667187814060
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail53,856 miles (+606)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,856 miles
    Test number
    715009353575
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass53,250 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,250 miles
    Test number
    908756946417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Fail53,249 miles (+900)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,249 miles
    Test number
    116296238707
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass52,349 miles (+813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,349 miles
    Test number
    672668124622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  14. Pass51,536 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,536 miles
    Test number
    271126947344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight age cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in areas of front bush carriers (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Fail51,536 miles (+1,502)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,536 miles
    Test number
    995364449551
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight age cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass50,034 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,034 miles
    Test number
    565918862400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight age cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight age cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  17. Fail50,034 miles (+877)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,034 miles
    Test number
    945677420396
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight age cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight age cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass49,157 miles (+1,173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,157 miles
    Test number
    158350507060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front age cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  19. Pass47,984 miles (+1,352)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    515709305094
    • NoteSlight age cracks in both front tyres
    • NoteSlight age cracks in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass46,632 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,632 miles
    Test number
    497571353448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,408 miles (+1,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,408 miles
    Test number
    109916513407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass44,366 miles (+2,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,366 miles
    Test number
    258677762116
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight cracking, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  23. Pass42,126 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    357824051131
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight cracking, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  24. Fail42,126 miles (+2,218)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    505104551141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight cracking, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  25. Pass39,908 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,908 miles
    Test number
    244615350462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,493 miles (+2,120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,493 miles
    Test number
    482019049117
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Fail35,373 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,373 miles
    Test number
    521212178162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass35,373 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,373 miles
    Test number
    951942878140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,580 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,580 miles
    Test number
    261976477449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,483 miles
    Test number
    324123237065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 27 JWD

What vehicle is registration 27 JWD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 27 JWD on a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Apr 2004. 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 27 JWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 27 JWD is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 27 JWD?
The MOT on 27 JWD is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 27 JWD done?
27 JWD was recorded at 56,790 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 1,389 miles a year.
Has 27 JWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 27 JWD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 27 JWD 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 27 JWD find?
27 JWD passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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