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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

T1 WGYMOT history

T1 WGY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,005 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 WGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 WGY was last recorded at 71,005 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 6,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,370 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,635 miles
Average per year
4,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,005 miles
  • 2025 – 64,370 miles
  • 2024 – 64,285 miles
  • 2023 – 57,610 miles
  • 2022 – 52,175 miles
  • 2021 – 45,408 miles
  • 2020 – 41,320 miles
  • 2019 – 37,386 miles
  • 2018 – 35,857 miles
  • 2017 – 30,639 miles
  • 2016 – 24,649 miles
  • 2014 – 13,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,005 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on both edges but has raised edges
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator and radiator loose at bottom mounting bracket missing
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal cracking a bit
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror glass loose from backing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front A bit of play in radius arm ball joint ?
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp a bit loose at bottom ?
  • AdvisoryRear tail gate will not open but open from rear seats

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,005 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    776059096191
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on both edges but has raised edges
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator and radiator loose at bottom mounting bracket missing
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal cracking a bit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror glass loose from backing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front A bit of play in radius arm ball joint ?
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp a bit loose at bottom ?
    • AdvisoryRear tail gate will not open but open from rear seats

  2. Fail71,005 miles (+6,635)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    935397205319
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both been reset (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on both edges but has raised edges
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator and radiator loose at bottom mounting bracket missing
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal cracking a bit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror glass loose from backing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front A bit of play in radius arm ball joint ?
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp a bit loose at bottom ?
    • AdvisoryRear tail gate will not open but open from rear seats

  3. Pass64,370 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    64,370 miles
    Test number
    797843344322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray/wheel arch liner loose/broke missing

  4. Fail64,367 miles (+82)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,367 miles
    Test number
    443307006496
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components arm bent (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both side (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays/wheel arch liners loose /broke /missing

  5. Fail64,285 miles (+6,675)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,285 miles
    Test number
    460186667499
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail component damaged and wheel is set back to bulkhead (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component has an unsafe modification balljoint bolt fouling brake caliper carrier on lock due to miss aligned lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass57,610 miles (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,610 miles
    Test number
    261164187774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail57,417 miles (+5,242)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,417 miles
    Test number
    707697090906
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass52,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,175 miles
    Test number
    284316946670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,172 miles (+6,764)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,172 miles
    Test number
    173305157754
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass45,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,408 miles
    Test number
    924344847452
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail45,408 miles (+4,088)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,408 miles
    Test number
    258784060158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass41,320 miles (+3,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,320 miles
    Test number
    818619388082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass37,386 miles (+1,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,386 miles
    Test number
    390117890507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass35,857 miles (+5,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,857 miles
    Test number
    431729960447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass30,639 miles (+5,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,639 miles
    Test number
    290313004187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass24,649 miles (+11,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    24,649 miles
    Test number
    331802743971
    • 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)

  17. Pass13,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    13,415 miles
    Test number
    526786144012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 WGY

Does T1 WGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 WGY is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 WGY?
The MOT on T1 WGY is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 WGY done?
T1 WGY was recorded at 71,005 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,796 miles a year.
Has T1 WGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 WGY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T1 WGY 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 WGY find?
T1 WGY passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: both front tyres wearing low on both edges but has raised edges; coolant leak from radiator and radiator loose at bottom mounting bracket missing; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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