Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
W5 RBNMOT history
W5 RBN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 81,546 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 81,546 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 RBN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 29 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 RBN was last recorded at 81,546 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,456 miles · 12 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,090 miles
- Average per year
- 5,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,546 miles
- 2025 – 76,456 miles
- 2024 – 71,740 miles
- 2023 – 67,198 miles
- 2022 – 63,005 miles
- 2020 – 53,119 miles
- 2019 – 49,231 miles
- 2018 – 41,855 miles
- 2017 – 34,677 miles
- 2016 – 26,229 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,546 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 30 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,546 miles (+5,090)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 81,546 miles
- Test number
- 466125664804
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,456 miles (+4,716)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 76,456 miles
- Test number
- 279817876052
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass71,740 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 71,740 miles
- Test number
- 595746539218
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail71,739 miles (+4,541)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,739 miles
- Test number
- 796949647218
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass67,198 miles (+4,193)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 67,198 miles
- Test number
- 330334187190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 63,005 miles
- Test number
- 241116371055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,005 miles (+575)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,005 miles
- Test number
- 228402386388
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,430 miles (+9,311)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 62,430 miles
- Test number
- 597477796292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,119 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 53,119 miles
- Test number
- 158792369482
- 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))
Fail53,119 miles (+3,888)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,119 miles
- Test number
- 443125676567
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
Pass49,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 49,231 miles
- Test number
- 909834128514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,231 miles (+7,376)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,231 miles
- Test number
- 634588100090
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass41,855 miles (+7,178)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 41,855 miles
- Test number
- 526456553126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,677 miles (+8,448)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 34,677 miles
- Test number
- 456562209496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,229 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 26,229 miles
- Test number
- 479406599683
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about W5 RBN
- Does W5 RBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 RBN is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 RBN?
- The MOT on W5 RBN is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 RBN done?
- W5 RBN was recorded at 81,546 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,680 miles a year.
- Has W5 RBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 RBN has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on W5 RBN 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 RBN find?
- W5 RBN passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges.
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