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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

W5 SJWMOT history

W5 SJW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 114,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

W5 SJW red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,905 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 SJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 SJW was last recorded at 114,905 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 14,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,753 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14,152 miles
Average per year
12,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,905 miles
  • 2024 – 100,753 miles
  • 2023 – 88,424 miles
  • 2022 – 74,578 miles
  • 2021 – 61,849 miles
  • 2020 – 51,175 miles
  • 2019 – 37,819 miles
  • 2018 – 27,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,905 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,905 miles (+14,152)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    382049060916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,753 miles (+12,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,753 miles
    Test number
    688491523309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,424 miles (+13,846)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,424 miles
    Test number
    462962383825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,578 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,578 miles
    Test number
    904947973217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail74,265 miles (+12,416)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,265 miles
    Test number
    612287551078
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,849 miles (+10,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,849 miles
    Test number
    953117247995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass51,175 miles (+13,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,175 miles
    Test number
    636813589742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

  8. Pass37,819 miles (+10,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,819 miles
    Test number
    213442768904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass27,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    27,558 miles
    Test number
    210161682791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 SJW

Does W5 SJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 SJW is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 SJW?
The MOT on W5 SJW is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 SJW done?
W5 SJW was recorded at 114,905 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 12,541 miles a year.
Has W5 SJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 SJW has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on W5 SJW 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 SJW find?
W5 SJW passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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