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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

T20 AYEMOT history

T20 AYE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,069 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 AYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 AYE was last recorded at 71,069 miles on 7 Dec 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,034 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
4,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,069 miles
  • 2024 – 67,146 miles
  • 2023 – 63,054 miles
  • 2022 – 58,419 miles
  • 2021 – 52,483 miles
  • 2020 – 48,492 miles
  • 2019 – 44,190 miles
  • 2018 – 36,708 miles
  • 2017 – 31,498 miles
  • 2016 – 26,649 miles
  • 2015 – 20,954 miles
  • 2014 – 17,907 miles
  • 2013 – 13,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,069 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe deteriorated / rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,069 miles (+35)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,069 miles
    Test number
    739093949254
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe deteriorated / rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail71,034 miles (+3,888)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,034 miles
    Test number
    918312928302
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe deteriorated / rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass67,146 miles (+4,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,146 miles
    Test number
    235882982922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,054 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,054 miles
    Test number
    243579264295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,419 miles
    Test number
    671021499601
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail58,419 miles (+5,936)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,419 miles
    Test number
    609374861446
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,483 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,483 miles
    Test number
    494642567928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,465 miles (+3,973)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,465 miles
    Test number
    836070830771
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    646884387628
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Fail48,492 miles (+4,302)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    956832097384
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass44,190 miles (+7,482)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,190 miles
    Test number
    328865555443
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass36,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    469074177588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,705 miles (+5,207)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,705 miles
    Test number
    780749694424
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass31,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,498 miles
    Test number
    971346953533
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail31,497 miles (+4,848)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,497 miles
    Test number
    516101906393
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass26,649 miles (+5,695)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,649 miles
    Test number
    856015686399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,954 miles (+3,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,954 miles
    Test number
    940342568542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass17,907 miles (+4,091)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,907 miles
    Test number
    428627274242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn from inner edge

  19. Pass13,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    13,816 miles
    Test number
    456040283222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 AYE

Does T20 AYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 AYE is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T20 AYE?
The MOT on T20 AYE is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 AYE done?
T20 AYE was recorded at 71,069 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2025, an average of 4,706 miles a year.
Has T20 AYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 AYE has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T20 AYE 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 T20 AYE find?
T20 AYE passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe deteriorated / rear silencer deteriorated.

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