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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,800 cc

C8 WRYMOT history

C8 WRY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

C8 WRY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,653 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 WRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 WRY was last recorded at 102,653 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,653 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,653 miles
  • 2025 – 95,297 miles
  • 2023 – 88,216 miles
  • 2022 – 82,804 miles
  • 2021 – 74,874 miles
  • 2020 – 69,987 miles
  • 2019 – 62,130 miles
  • 2018 – 55,538 miles
  • 2017 – 54,251 miles
  • 2016 – 53,190 miles
  • 2015 – 48,211 miles
  • 2014 – 39,178 miles
  • 2013 – 27,674 miles
  • 2012 – 18,067 miles
  • 2009 – 17,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,653 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,653 miles
    Test number
    606307766401
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail102,653 miles (+7,356)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,653 miles
    Test number
    261439847244
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass95,297 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,297 miles
    Test number
    118437578356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,285 miles (+7,069)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,285 miles
    Test number
    224753606058
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,216 miles
    Test number
    795430560209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,216 miles (+5,412)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,216 miles
    Test number
    920819142280
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,804 miles
    Test number
    480355007334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail82,804 miles (+7,930)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,804 miles
    Test number
    752146235883
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,874 miles (+4,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,874 miles
    Test number
    122523502961
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,987 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,987 miles
    Test number
    375267225665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail69,983 miles (+7,853)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,983 miles
    Test number
    315927965940
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever on nearside rear caliper stuck forward slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass62,130 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,130 miles
    Test number
    639703071082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,127 miles (+6,589)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,127 miles
    Test number
    158430945755
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

  14. Pass55,538 miles (+1,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,538 miles
    Test number
    158721390736
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system modified
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension modified
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded

  15. Pass54,251 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,251 miles
    Test number
    100922660523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,250 miles (+1,060)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,250 miles
    Test number
    476479728738
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNumber plates not type approved

  17. Pass53,190 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,190 miles
    Test number
    143349727259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,187 miles (+4,976)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,187 miles
    Test number
    902365347841
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass48,211 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,211 miles
    Test number
    155116775121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,200 miles (+9,022)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,200 miles
    Test number
    946950575194
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,178 miles (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,178 miles
    Test number
    829830754198
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs very badly pitted

  22. Fail39,168 miles (+11,494)2 dangerous4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,168 miles
    Test number
    176136944144
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs very badly pitted

  23. Pass27,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,674 miles
    Test number
    738163023113
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail27,674 miles (+9,607)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,674 miles
    Test number
    235953323193
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass18,067 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    18,067 miles
    Test number
    576986012165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,301 miles
    Test number
    794722789096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 WRY

Does C8 WRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 WRY is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 WRY?
The MOT on C8 WRY is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 WRY done?
C8 WRY was recorded at 102,653 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
Has C8 WRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 WRY has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 WRY 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 C8 WRY find?
C8 WRY passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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