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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,198 cc

W5 RCYMOT history

W5 RCY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2023.

W5 RCY red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2024
Mileage
85,000 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 RCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 RCY was last recorded at 85,000 miles on 24 Apr 2023, 4,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,445 miles · 30 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,555 miles
Average per year
4,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,000 miles
  • 2022 – 80,445 miles
  • 2020 – 80,410 miles
  • 2019 – 73,829 miles
  • 2018 – 61,460 miles
  • 2017 – 50,899 miles
  • 2016 – 42,212 miles
  • 2015 – 39,249 miles
  • 2014 – 33,476 miles
  • 2013 – 27,743 miles
  • 2012 – 22,401 miles
  • 2011 – 17,427 miles
  • 2010 – 12,320 miles
  • 2009 – 9,238 miles
  • 2008 – 7,666 miles
  • 2007 – 5,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,000 miles
    Test number
    762593851039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,000 miles (+4,555)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,000 miles
    Test number
    765777764415
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb reffited corectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,445 miles
    Test number
    732361569268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,445 miles (+35)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,445 miles
    Test number
    584767782064
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Power steering component leaking rack badly leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both lamps (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail80,410 miles (+6,581)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,410 miles
    Test number
    654406641774
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,829 miles
    Test number
    981481926741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,829 miles (+12,369)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,829 miles
    Test number
    907201769649
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass61,460 miles (+10,561)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,460 miles
    Test number
    609940109310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,899 miles
    Test number
    825430127189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail50,899 miles (+8,687)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,899 miles
    Test number
    629856861605
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass42,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    851763541855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,212 miles (+2,963)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,212 miles
    Test number
    933448812901
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass39,249 miles (+5,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,249 miles
    Test number
    909425504282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass33,476 miles (+5,733)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,476 miles
    Test number
    326937814377
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  15. Pass27,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,743 miles
    Test number
    306786513366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail27,742 miles (+5,341)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,742 miles
    Test number
    487936613458
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,401 miles
    Test number
    627541112306
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail22,401 miles (+4,974)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,401 miles
    Test number
    878801812304
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass17,427 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,427 miles
    Test number
    126418311317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,320 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,320 miles
    Test number
    784810420356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,082 miles (+1,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    11,082 miles
    Test number
    501550950075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass9,238 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    9,238 miles
    Test number
    763539149014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,666 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    7,666 miles
    Test number
    241018458083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    5,938 miles
    Test number
    411331957095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 RCY

Does W5 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 RCY expired on 29 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 RCY?
The MOT on W5 RCY expired on 29 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 RCY done?
W5 RCY was recorded at 85,000 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2023, an average of 4,889 miles a year.
Has W5 RCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 RCY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on W5 RCY 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 RCY find?
W5 RCY passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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