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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

T23 PWAMOT history

T23 PWA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,093 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 PWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 PWA was last recorded at 84,093 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,879 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
4,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,093 miles
  • 2025 – 74,445 miles
  • 2024 – 71,350 miles
  • 2023 – 65,839 miles
  • 2022 – 63,457 miles
  • 2021 – 59,920 miles
  • 2020 – 57,839 miles
  • 2019 – 54,303 miles
  • 2018 – 49,269 miles
  • 2017 – 44,833 miles
  • 2016 – 40,803 miles
  • 2015 – 33,427 miles
  • 2014 – 25,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,093 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryCossion in o/s sill
  • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated and corroded
  • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,093 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    680304480450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCossion in o/s sill
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated and corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  2. Fail84,093 miles (+214)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    253210740156
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCossion in o/s sill
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated and corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  3. Fail83,879 miles (+9,434)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,879 miles
    Test number
    768158614529
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass74,445 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    466056284533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,350 miles (+5,511)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,350 miles
    Test number
    405961669419
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filter corroded/slight surface staining
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber outer casing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray/covers fitted obscuring components
  6. Pass65,839 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,839 miles
    Test number
    838342887245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,457 miles
    Test number
    128119186027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,457 miles (+3,537)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,457 miles
    Test number
    703752609443
    • 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))
  9. Pass59,920 miles (+2,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,920 miles
    Test number
    645176251560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass57,839 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,839 miles
    Test number
    702946703202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail57,839 miles (+3,536)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,839 miles
    Test number
    158788165092
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass54,303 miles (+5,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,303 miles
    Test number
    718902894378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass49,269 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,269 miles
    Test number
    336425199918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,833 miles (+4,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,833 miles
    Test number
    854478939272
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriated (7.1.2)
  15. Pass40,803 miles (+7,376)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,803 miles
    Test number
    162600525177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,427 miles (+7,797)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,427 miles
    Test number
    779579115258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,630 miles
    Test number
    255930424224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 PWA

Does T23 PWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 PWA is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 PWA?
The MOT on T23 PWA is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 PWA done?
T23 PWA was recorded at 84,093 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,805 miles a year.
Has T23 PWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 PWA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 PWA 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 T23 PWA find?
T23 PWA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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