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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

W5 ORYMOT history

W5 ORY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 83,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

W5 ORY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,339 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 ORY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
2 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 ORY was last recorded at 83,339 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 11,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,506 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,833 miles
Average per year
10,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,339 miles
  • 2025 – 71,506 miles
  • 2024 – 61,300 miles
  • 2023 – 54,749 miles
  • 2022 – 45,552 miles
  • 2021 – 26,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,339 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil level minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,339 miles (+11,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,339 miles
    Test number
    168460668137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass71,506 miles (+452)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,506 miles
    Test number
    263425837479
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOil level minimum
  3. Fail71,054 miles (+9,754)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,054 miles
    Test number
    205409937591
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust leaking exhaust sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre to front sleeve deteriorated no longer supports exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOil level minimum
  4. Pass61,300 miles (+6,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,300 miles
    Test number
    652787453630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass54,749 miles (+323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,749 miles
    Test number
    734347535937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail54,426 miles (+8,874)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,426 miles
    Test number
    383818486010
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass45,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,552 miles
    Test number
    387099270311
    • 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))
  8. Fail45,552 miles (+18,558)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,552 miles
    Test number
    451203281389
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
  9. Pass26,994 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    26,994 miles
    Test number
    328833480119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,502 miles
    Test number
    636011021484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    612670823656
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about W5 ORY

Does W5 ORY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 ORY is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 ORY?
The MOT on W5 ORY is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 ORY done?
W5 ORY was recorded at 83,339 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 10,712 miles a year.
Has W5 ORY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 ORY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 ORY 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 ORY find?
W5 ORY passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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