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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

T7 BWOMOT history

T7 BWO is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,354 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 BWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 BWO was last recorded at 112,354 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,342 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,354 miles
  • 2024 – 106,522 miles
  • 2023 – 103,144 miles
  • 2022 – 100,828 miles
  • 2021 – 95,650 miles
  • 2020 – 94,462 miles
  • 2019 – 85,787 miles
  • 2018 – 72,856 miles
  • 2017 – 55,312 miles
  • 2016 – 42,288 miles
  • 2015 – 36,936 miles
  • 2014 – 30,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,354 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,354 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,354 miles
    Test number
    154421702200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,342 miles (+5,820)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,342 miles
    Test number
    175302631264
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,522 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,522 miles
    Test number
    989925763567
    • MinorNearside 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 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail106,510 miles (+3,366)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,510 miles
    Test number
    692172339790
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass103,144 miles (+35)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,144 miles
    Test number
    779185894682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,109 miles (+2,281)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,109 miles
    Test number
    982205650724
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,828 miles (+5,178)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,828 miles
    Test number
    171351117366
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,650 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    905614943290
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail95,650 miles (+1,188)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,650 miles
    Test number
    247712119880
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass94,462 miles (+8,675)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    94,462 miles
    Test number
    800928987988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,787 miles
    Test number
    499021372054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,787 miles (+12,931)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,787 miles
    Test number
    510718666341
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass72,856 miles (+17,544)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,856 miles
    Test number
    949474091892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    161506663680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,312 miles (+13,024)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    850889545556
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass42,288 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,288 miles
    Test number
    619021056268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,936 miles (+6,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    510751793381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass30,047 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,047 miles
    Test number
    449751624310
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T7 BWO

Does T7 BWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 BWO is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T7 BWO?
The MOT on T7 BWO is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 BWO done?
T7 BWO was recorded at 112,354 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 7,534 miles a year.
Has T7 BWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 BWO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T7 BWO 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 T7 BWO find?
T7 BWO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.

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