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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

C6 EBYMOT history

C6 EBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

C6 EBY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,987 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 EBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 EBY was last recorded at 138,987 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,960 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
8,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,987 miles
  • 2025 – 138,960 miles
  • 2024 – 130,380 miles
  • 2023 – 122,042 miles
  • 2022 – 114,891 miles
  • 2021 – 106,501 miles
  • 2020 – 98,269 miles
  • 2019 – 74,110 miles
  • 2018 – 67,567 miles
  • 2017 – 60,209 miles
  • 2016 – 51,615 miles
  • 2015 – 43,718 miles
  • 2014 – 34,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,987 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,987 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,987 miles
    Test number
    307302691076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,960 miles (+8,580)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,960 miles
    Test number
    973135847175
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  3. Pass130,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,380 miles
    Test number
    897504096297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,380 miles (+8,338)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,380 miles
    Test number
    955521435357
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass122,042 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,042 miles
    Test number
    906584256302
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at both inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,042 miles (+7,151)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,042 miles
    Test number
    460785190714
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at both inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,891 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,891 miles
    Test number
    405732947559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,501 miles (+8,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,501 miles
    Test number
    134330575539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass98,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,269 miles
    Test number
    809693588749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,269 miles (+7,034)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,269 miles
    Test number
    674138898941
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass91,235 miles (+17,125)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,235 miles
    Test number
    546389943494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,110 miles
    Test number
    445051593880
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail74,110 miles (+6,543)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,110 miles
    Test number
    443987099722
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass67,567 miles (+7,358)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,567 miles
    Test number
    984874160360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,209 miles (+8,594)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,209 miles
    Test number
    605490853754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,615 miles (+7,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,615 miles
    Test number
    233945558943
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing/splitting

  17. Pass43,718 miles (+9,161)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,718 miles
    Test number
    388916585025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,557 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    347762674006
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

Questions about C6 EBY

Does C6 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 EBY is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 EBY?
The MOT on C6 EBY is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 EBY done?
C6 EBY was recorded at 138,987 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,831 miles a year.
Has C6 EBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 EBY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C6 EBY 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 C6 EBY find?
C6 EBY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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