Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc
M5 GKCMOT history
M5 GKC is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 39,394 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 39,394 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,562 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 GKC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 27 Jul 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 GKC was last recorded at 39,394 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 38,440 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 954 miles
- Average per year
- 3,562 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 39,394 miles
- 2025 – 38,440 miles
- 2024 – 37,428 miles
- 2023 – 34,467 miles
- 2022 – 29,749 miles
- 2021 – 24,495 miles
- 2020 – 20,122 miles
- 2019 – 14,526 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,394 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 27 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,394 miles (+954)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 39,394 miles
- Test number
- 315628713567
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass38,440 miles (+1,012)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 38,440 miles
- Test number
- 396178174491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,428 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 37,428 miles
- Test number
- 548626568457
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail37,420 miles (+2,953)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,420 miles
- Test number
- 970366184710
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass34,467 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 34,467 miles
- Test number
- 125909290775
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail34,467 miles (+4,718)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,467 miles
- Test number
- 517867544959
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass29,749 miles (+5,254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 29,749 miles
- Test number
- 891224956158
- 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))
Pass24,495 miles (+4,373)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 24,495 miles
- Test number
- 833827883334
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components
Pass20,122 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 20,122 miles
- Test number
- 704311268662
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail20,121 miles (+5,595)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,121 miles
- Test number
- 309371810527
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have slight cuts to outer sidewalls
Pass14,526 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 14,526 miles
- Test number
- 587135175350
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible
Questions about M5 GKC
- Does M5 GKC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GKC is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 GKC?
- The MOT on M5 GKC is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 GKC done?
- M5 GKC was recorded at 39,394 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 3,562 miles a year.
- Has M5 GKC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 GKC has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on M5 GKC 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 M5 GKC find?
- M5 GKC passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.
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