
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc
T7 WBYMOT history
T7 WBY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 193,798 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 193,798 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,679 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T7 WBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 28 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T7 WBY was last recorded at 193,798 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 130,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Jun 2024: 60,276 miles, lower than 182,297 miles on 13 Jun 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 63,051 miles · 17 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 130,747 miles
- Average per year
- 8,679 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 193,798 miles
- 2025 – 63,051 miles
- 2024 – 60,276 miles
- 2023 – 182,297 miles
- 2022 – 59,270 miles
- 2021 – 51,563 miles
- 2020 – 47,945 miles
- 2019 – 47,722 miles
- 2018 – 42,656 miles
- 2017 – 41,544 miles
- 2016 – 40,276 miles
- 2015 – 38,787 miles
- 2014 – 36,763 miles
- 2013 – 35,036 miles
- 2012 – 33,367 miles
- 2011 – 31,722 miles
- 2010 – 30,125 miles
- 2009 – 28,404 miles
- 2008 – 25,835 miles
- 2007 – 23,645 miles
- 2006 – 21,882 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear seats removed
- AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off both (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryStickers on all mirrors
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.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre is close to 1.6mm legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front to rear brake pipe coating perished [n/s/r]
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail193,798 miles (+130,747)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,798 miles
- Test number
- 493807610741
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats removed
- AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off both (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryStickers on all mirrors
Pass63,051 miles (+2,775)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 63,051 miles
- Test number
- 868792565756
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, front to rear and both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass60,276 miles (-122,021)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 60,276 miles
- Test number
- 895725044192
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass182,297 miles (+123,027)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 182,297 miles
- Test number
- 950014623246
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass59,270 miles3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 59,270 miles
- Test number
- 343297621337
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both front leds flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEml on
Fail59,268 miles (+7,705)7 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,268 miles
- Test number
- 700906261092
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both front (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp allowing front fogs light to flash blue light (4.5.4 (b))
- MajorRear reflector missing both rear lamps aftermarket ones fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both front leds flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass51,563 miles (+3,618)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 51,563 miles
- Test number
- 392847066919
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass47,945 miles (+223)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 47,945 miles
- Test number
- 602591111439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,722 miles (+5,066)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,722 miles
- Test number
- 351062810356
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens very cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens very cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,656 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 42,656 miles
- Test number
- 428775925584
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r tyre is close to 1.6mm legal limit
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe coating perished [n/s/r]
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe coating perished[o/s/r]
Fail42,656 miles (+1,112)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,656 miles
- Test number
- 811736055341
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorReversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r tyre is close to 1.6mm legal limit
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe coating perished [n/s/r]
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe coating perished[o/s/r]
Pass41,544 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 41,544 miles
- Test number
- 678653940262
- AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r tyre showing minor wall cracks
- AdvisoryOil leak engine has excessive oil leak
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre showing minor wall cracks
Fail41,544 miles2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,544 miles
- Test number
- 404183104124
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r tyre showing minor wall cracks
- AdvisoryOil leak engine has excessive oil leak
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre showing minor wall cracks
Fail41,543 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,543 miles
- Test number
- 154205984518
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r tyre wall has minor cracks
- AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r tyre wall has minor cracks
- AdvisoryOil leak engine has excessive oil leak
Fail41,543 miles (+1,267)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,543 miles
- Test number
- 768920257774
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r tyre wall has minor cracks
- AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r tyre wall has minor cracks
- AdvisoryOil leak engine has excessive oil leak
Pass40,276 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 40,276 miles
- Test number
- 246456474781
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail40,273 miles (+1,486)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,273 miles
- Test number
- 558590124755
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass38,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 38,787 miles
- Test number
- 909741942461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,787 miles (+2,024)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,787 miles
- Test number
- 693507393216
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass36,763 miles (+1,727)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 36,763 miles
- Test number
- 377376794447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,036 miles (+1,669)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 35,036 miles
- Test number
- 417432303483
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass33,367 miles (+1,645)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 33,367 miles
- Test number
- 778326292295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,722 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 31,722 miles
- Test number
- 125617201348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,717 miles (+1,592)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,717 miles
- Test number
- 469665501394
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass30,125 miles (+1,721)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 30,125 miles
- Test number
- 102899200306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,404 miles (+2,569)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 28,404 miles
- Test number
- 464980119381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,835 miles (+2,190)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 25,835 miles
- Test number
- 630840078215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,645 miles
- Test number
- 183098167263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,645 miles (+1,763)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,645 miles
- Test number
- 362268067284
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass21,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 21,882 miles
- Test number
- 303518766278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T7 WBY
- Does T7 WBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T7 WBY expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T7 WBY?
- The MOT on T7 WBY expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T7 WBY done?
- T7 WBY was recorded at 193,798 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 8,679 miles a year.
- Has T7 WBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T7 WBY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T7 WBY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T7 WBY find?
- T7 WBY failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 major defects and 8 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount; registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both, and 8 more.
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