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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

W27 RHWMOT history

W27 RHW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 79,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

W27 RHW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,540 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W27 RHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W27 RHW was last recorded at 79,540 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 6,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,723 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,817 miles
Average per year
7,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,540 miles
  • 2025 – 72,723 miles
  • 2023 – 64,642 miles
  • 2022 – 55,882 miles
  • 2021 – 46,007 miles
  • 2020 – 38,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,540 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 8 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,540 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,540 miles
    Test number
    214942879532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,723 miles (+8,081)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,723 miles
    Test number
    534948444096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,642 miles
    Test number
    806497554439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail64,635 miles (+8,753)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,635 miles
    Test number
    883877170944
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass55,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,882 miles
    Test number
    855797696176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Fail55,878 miles (+67)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,878 miles
    Test number
    553542197159
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Fail55,811 miles (+9,804)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,811 miles
    Test number
    340644417702
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP!!
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate/wheel cylinder location DAMP!!
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  8. Pass46,007 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,007 miles
    Test number
    728759549446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail46,002 miles (+7,557)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,002 miles
    Test number
    613820861931
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass38,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,445 miles
    Test number
    627425287197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W27 RHW

Does W27 RHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W27 RHW is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on W27 RHW?
The MOT on W27 RHW is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W27 RHW done?
W27 RHW was recorded at 79,540 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 7,546 miles a year.
Has W27 RHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W27 RHW has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on W27 RHW 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 W27 RHW find?
W27 RHW passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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