Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
W5 KCYMOT history
W5 KCY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,496 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 80,496 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,056 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 KCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 9 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 KCY was last recorded at 80,496 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,046 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,450 miles
- Average per year
- 5,056 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 80,496 miles
- 2024 – 77,590 miles
- 2023 – 75,416 miles
- 2021 – 65,315 miles
- 2020 – 60,338 miles
- 2019 – 52,498 miles
- 2018 – 46,711 miles
- 2017 – 40,390 miles
- 2016 – 35,536 miles
- 2015 – 30,109 miles
- 2014 – 21,791 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,496 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake 16%
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section inner/outer
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,496 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 80,496 miles
- Test number
- 245237248533
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake 16%
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail80,496 miles (+1,450)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,496 miles
- Test number
- 452705155770
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake 16%
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass79,046 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 79,046 miles
- Test number
- 363611720557
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryN/s/r Shock absorber corroded .
Fail79,046 miles (+1,456)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,046 miles
- Test number
- 155492053734
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryN/s/r Shock absorber corroded .
Fail77,590 miles (+2,174)1 dangerous10 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,590 miles
- Test number
- 178987720180
- DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section inner/outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- 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))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass75,416 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 75,416 miles
- Test number
- 261603949705
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail75,415 miles (+6,070)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,415 miles
- Test number
- 717421931360
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section inner/outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass69,345 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 69,345 miles
- Test number
- 714533977354
- AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts have play
- AdvisoryBrake pedal feels spongy
Fail69,342 miles (+4,027)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,342 miles
- Test number
- 311608491241
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts have play
- AdvisoryBrake pedal feels spongy
Pass65,315 miles (+4,977)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 65,315 miles
- Test number
- 888030852703
- AdvisoryRear back box corroded
Pass60,338 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 60,338 miles
- Test number
- 357240799189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear back box corroded
Fail60,335 miles (+7,837)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,335 miles
- Test number
- 526267558008
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear back box corroded
Pass52,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 52,498 miles
- Test number
- 201327005804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,498 miles (+5,787)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,498 miles
- Test number
- 311280168631
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Pass46,711 miles (+6,321)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 46,711 miles
- Test number
- 408490617227
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deterated (7.1.2)
Pass40,390 miles (+4,854)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 40,390 miles
- Test number
- 329007892769
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass35,536 miles (+5,427)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 35,536 miles
- Test number
- 166116426519
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)
Pass30,109 miles (+8,318)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 30,109 miles
- Test number
- 355146525167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,791 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 21,791 miles
- Test number
- 896989424197
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about W5 KCY
- Does W5 KCY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 KCY is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 KCY?
- The MOT on W5 KCY is valid until 7 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 KCY done?
- W5 KCY was recorded at 80,496 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,056 miles a year.
- Has W5 KCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 KCY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on W5 KCY 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 KCY find?
- W5 KCY passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.
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