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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

LE17 BYWMOT history

LE17 BYW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 61,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LE17 BYW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,516 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE17 BYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE17 BYW was last recorded at 61,516 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 4,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2022: 46,897 miles, lower than 47,378 miles on 27 Jul 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,710 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,806 miles
Average per year
4,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,516 miles
  • 2025 – 56,710 miles
  • 2024 – 52,062 miles
  • 2023 – 49,143 miles
  • 2022 – 46,897 miles
  • 2021 – 47,378 miles
  • 2020 – 32,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,516 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • UNDERTRAYS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,516 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,516 miles
    Test number
    140297361331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,710 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,710 miles
    Test number
    375890891273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED
  3. Fail56,704 miles (+4,642)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,704 miles
    Test number
    302766265094
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT EMPTY
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED
  4. Pass52,062 miles (+2,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,062 miles
    Test number
    836812024161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass49,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,143 miles
    Test number
    145670390481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,143 miles (+2,246)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,143 miles
    Test number
    205209250283
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass46,897 miles (-481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,897 miles
    Test number
    573556554427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass47,378 miles (+14,817)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,378 miles
    Test number
    512357016378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,561 miles
    Test number
    302125538612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    513573830847
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about LE17 BYW

Does LE17 BYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE17 BYW is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE17 BYW?
The MOT on LE17 BYW is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE17 BYW done?
LE17 BYW was recorded at 61,516 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 4,827 miles a year.
Has LE17 BYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE17 BYW has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LE17 BYW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE17 BYW find?
LE17 BYW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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