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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc

T1 GYKMOT history

T1 GYK is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,515 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 GYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 GYK was last recorded at 156,515 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 6,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,175 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,340 miles
Average per year
8,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,515 miles
  • 2025 – 150,175 miles
  • 2024 – 144,683 miles
  • 2023 – 137,619 miles
  • 2022 – 128,044 miles
  • 2021 – 122,849 miles
  • 2020 – 120,221 miles
  • 2019 – 115,576 miles
  • 2018 – 104,218 miles
  • 2017 – 92,566 miles
  • 2016 – 73,224 miles
  • 2015 – 63,403 miles
  • 2014 – 54,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,515 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,515 miles
    Test number
    638431716465
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail156,512 miles (+6,337)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,512 miles
    Test number
    289910457308
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass150,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    150,175 miles
    Test number
    880400043557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail150,170 miles (+5,487)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,170 miles
    Test number
    263245212423
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass144,683 miles (+7,064)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,683 miles
    Test number
    596328601152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,619 miles
    Test number
    997632483407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,619 miles (+9,575)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,619 miles
    Test number
    845446171662
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met efficiency

  8. Pass128,044 miles (+5,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,044 miles
    Test number
    443445334637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass122,849 miles (+2,628)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,849 miles
    Test number
    809961156559
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass120,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,221 miles
    Test number
    622423687680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,221 miles (+4,645)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,221 miles
    Test number
    557332523052
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  12. Pass115,576 miles (+11,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,576 miles
    Test number
    507227727131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass104,218 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,218 miles
    Test number
    872022667189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Fail104,216 miles (+11,650)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,216 miles
    Test number
    253183582108
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass92,566 miles (+19,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    764719406437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,224 miles
    Test number
    494036031192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,224 miles (+9,821)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,224 miles
    Test number
    728062560877
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass63,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    498526455040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,403 miles (+9,272)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    547584155004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,131 miles
    Test number
    317994514285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail54,131 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,131 miles
    Test number
    709514514280
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T1 GYK

Does T1 GYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 GYK is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 GYK?
The MOT on T1 GYK is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 GYK done?
T1 GYK was recorded at 156,515 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 8,553 miles a year.
Has T1 GYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 GYK has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T1 GYK 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 T1 GYK find?
T1 GYK passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres..

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