Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
W5 DHAMOT history
W5 DHA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 81,306 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,969 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 DHA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 13 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 DHA was last recorded at 81,306 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 78,610 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,696 miles
- Average per year
- 4,969 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,306 miles
- 2024 – 78,610 miles
- 2023 – 74,855 miles
- 2022 – 67,116 miles
- 2021 – 54,254 miles
- 2020 – 48,974 miles
- 2019 – 42,473 miles
- 2018 – 32,085 miles
- 2017 – 23,696 miles
- 2016 – 19,729 miles
- 2015 – 16,321 miles
- 2014 – 13,478 miles
- 2013 – 12,087 miles
- 2012 – 9,650 miles
- 2011 – 6,989 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,306 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 25 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,306 miles (+2,696)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 81,306 miles
- Test number
- 927124322653
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass78,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 78,610 miles
- Test number
- 283222112481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,610 miles (+3,755)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,610 miles
- Test number
- 555246961618
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass74,855 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 74,855 miles
- Test number
- 234186892100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail74,855 miles (+7,739)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,855 miles
- Test number
- 826792788645
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,116 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 67,116 miles
- Test number
- 546858482466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,116 miles (+12,862)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,116 miles
- Test number
- 586022771118
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass54,254 miles (+2,828)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 54,254 miles
- Test number
- 897162850730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,426 miles (+2,452)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 51,426 miles
- Test number
- 714917393185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,974 miles (+6,501)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,974 miles
- Test number
- 750705700881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,473 miles (+10,388)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 42,473 miles
- Test number
- 232269268592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,085 miles (+8,389)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 32,085 miles
- Test number
- 773677413179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,696 miles (+3,967)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 23,696 miles
- Test number
- 288107944799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,729 miles (+3,408)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 19,729 miles
- Test number
- 707281481620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,321 miles (+2,843)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 16,321 miles
- Test number
- 227802025035
- 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)
- NoteBoth front tyre's heavily worn on outer and inner edges, middle of tyres on 3mm tread
Pass13,478 miles (+1,391)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 13,478 miles
- Test number
- 156637514082
- NoteOff side front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass12,087 miles (+2,437)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 12,087 miles
- Test number
- 739074523064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,650 miles (+2,661)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 9,650 miles
- Test number
- 109713522075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 6,989 miles
- Test number
- 686875121053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 DHA
- Does W5 DHA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 DHA is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 DHA?
- The MOT on W5 DHA is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 DHA done?
- W5 DHA was recorded at 81,306 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,969 miles a year.
- Has W5 DHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 DHA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on W5 DHA 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 W5 DHA find?
- W5 DHA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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