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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

T5 OWYMOT history

T5 OWY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 117,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,367 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OWY was last recorded at 117,367 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 19,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,115 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
19,252 miles
Average per year
10,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,367 miles
  • 2025 – 98,115 miles
  • 2024 – 81,866 miles
  • 2023 – 73,854 miles
  • 2022 – 66,930 miles
  • 2021 – 59,442 miles
  • 2020 – 47,400 miles
  • 2019 – 42,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,367 miles (+19,252)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,367 miles
    Test number
    183805322011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,115 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,115 miles
    Test number
    755424851508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,114 miles (+16,248)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,114 miles
    Test number
    568755687777
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass81,866 miles (+8,012)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,866 miles
    Test number
    205083277659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,854 miles (+6,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    477911748268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass66,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    672844937644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp on
    • AdvisoryAirbag lamp dose not illuminate
  7. Fail66,930 miles (+7,488)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    227227036540
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp on
  8. Pass59,442 miles (+12,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,442 miles
    Test number
    349874393422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass47,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,400 miles
    Test number
    127012152197
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front top suspension mount
  10. Fail47,400 miles (+5,139)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,400 miles
    Test number
    226381970673
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front top suspension mount
  11. Pass42,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,261 miles
    Test number
    136068500890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 OWY

Does T5 OWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OWY is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 OWY?
The MOT on T5 OWY is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 OWY done?
T5 OWY was recorded at 117,367 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 10,682 miles a year.
Has T5 OWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OWY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 OWY 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 T5 OWY find?
T5 OWY passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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