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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

C5 GRYMOT history

C5 GRY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 48,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

C5 GRY white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,667 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 GRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 GRY was last recorded at 48,667 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,107 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,560 miles
Average per year
2,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,667 miles
  • 2025 – 47,107 miles
  • 2024 – 44,325 miles
  • 2023 – 41,890 miles
  • 2022 – 39,760 miles
  • 2020 – 36,797 miles
  • 2019 – 34,462 miles
  • 2018 – 31,441 miles
  • 2017 – 25,971 miles
  • 2016 – 21,740 miles
  • 2015 – 17,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,667 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,667 miles (+1,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,667 miles
    Test number
    145993234969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass47,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,107 miles
    Test number
    369155017520
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail47,107 miles (+2,782)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,107 miles
    Test number
    667832103448
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass44,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    44,325 miles
    Test number
    890928438229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,325 miles (+2,435)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,325 miles
    Test number
    962912259100
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass41,890 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    531362972909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,760 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    39,760 miles
    Test number
    822146532067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,797 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,797 miles
    Test number
    732415753984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    34,462 miles
    Test number
    309173163223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail34,462 miles (+3,021)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,462 miles
    Test number
    634065466541
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass31,441 miles (+5,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    31,441 miles
    Test number
    460083721919
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  12. Pass25,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,971 miles
    Test number
    269603172000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail25,971 miles (+4,231)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,971 miles
    Test number
    183958813381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass21,740 miles (+3,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,740 miles
    Test number
    731533186670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted but not secured

  15. Pass17,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,818 miles
    Test number
    147524535437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail17,818 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,818 miles
    Test number
    585664835011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 GRY

Does C5 GRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 GRY is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 GRY?
The MOT on C5 GRY is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 GRY done?
C5 GRY was recorded at 48,667 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,668 miles a year.
Has C5 GRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 GRY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 GRY 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 C5 GRY find?
C5 GRY passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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