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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

W5 MKSMOT history

W5 MKS is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

W5 MKS white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,319 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 MKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 MKS was last recorded at 131,319 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,281 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,038 miles
Average per year
9,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,319 miles
  • 2025 – 130,281 miles
  • 2024 – 127,939 miles
  • 2023 – 124,856 miles
  • 2022 – 123,479 miles
  • 2021 – 111,688 miles
  • 2020 – 96,135 miles
  • 2019 – 80,949 miles
  • 2018 – 69,249 miles
  • 2017 – 53,765 miles
  • 2016 – 38,815 miles
  • 2015 – 29,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,319 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight Slightly Loose.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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,319 miles (+1,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,319 miles
    Test number
    677322395213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight Slightly Loose.

  2. Pass130,281 miles (+2,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,281 miles
    Test number
    170974074584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight Slightly Loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass127,939 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,939 miles
    Test number
    685815668421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,856 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,856 miles
    Test number
    524540256179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,479 miles (+11,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,479 miles
    Test number
    624187485616
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass111,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,688 miles
    Test number
    728065697420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Fail111,688 miles (+15,553)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,688 miles
    Test number
    351336307173
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass96,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,135 miles
    Test number
    548546000264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,135 miles (+15,186)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,135 miles
    Test number
    896052609603
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass80,949 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,949 miles
    Test number
    768963462483
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail80,894 miles (+11,645)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,894 miles
    Test number
    733936451706
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass69,249 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,249 miles
    Test number
    768042265877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail69,249 miles (+15,484)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,249 miles
    Test number
    910869304574
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass53,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,765 miles
    Test number
    816523542853
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail53,763 miles (+14,948)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,763 miles
    Test number
    319725120518
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav fitted obstructing drivers view of the road (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass38,815 miles (+9,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,815 miles
    Test number
    521119125155
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass29,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,113 miles
    Test number
    355226056714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 MKS

Does W5 MKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 MKS is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 MKS?
The MOT on W5 MKS is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 MKS done?
W5 MKS was recorded at 131,319 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 9,475 miles a year.
Has W5 MKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 MKS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on W5 MKS 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 MKS find?
W5 MKS passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside front headlight slightly loose..

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