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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

W651 WGAMOT history

W651 WGA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 95,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

W651 WGA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,212 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W651 WGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W651 WGA was last recorded at 95,212 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2019: 88,781 miles, lower than 88,878 miles on 11 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,583 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
629 miles
Average per year
2,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,212 miles
  • 2024 – 94,583 miles
  • 2023 – 93,681 miles
  • 2022 – 92,568 miles
  • 2021 – 91,083 miles
  • 2020 – 90,221 miles
  • 2019 – 88,781 miles
  • 2018 – 86,781 miles
  • 2017 – 85,357 miles
  • 2016 – 83,155 miles
  • 2015 – 80,851 miles
  • 2014 – 77,166 miles
  • 2013 – 73,483 miles
  • 2012 – 70,011 miles
  • 2011 – 66,740 miles
  • 2010 – 63,718 miles
  • 2009 – 60,775 miles
  • 2008 – 57,808 miles
  • 2007 – 48,031 miles
  • 2006 – 40,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,212 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront springs corroded
  • AdvisoryO/s/r metal brake pipe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,212 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,212 miles
    Test number
    947057163307
    • AdvisoryFront springs corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail95,208 miles (+625)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    173077147795
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront springs corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass94,583 miles (+902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,583 miles
    Test number
    735667245733
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow (center)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber split
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass93,681 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,681 miles
    Test number
    389690828829
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Fail93,681 miles (+1,113)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,681 miles
    Test number
    919000289019
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass92,568 miles (+1,485)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,568 miles
    Test number
    421633021071
    • AdvisoryO/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded
    • AdvisorySmall exhaust blow. center

  7. Pass91,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,083 miles
    Test number
    801388977128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,083 miles (+862)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,083 miles
    Test number
    600040566007
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass90,221 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,221 miles
    Test number
    879763773773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,781 miles (-97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,781 miles
    Test number
    777816773122
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail88,878 miles (+2,097)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    328529941186
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass86,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,781 miles
    Test number
    998704147959
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail86,774 miles (+1,417)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,774 miles
    Test number
    694296027926
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass85,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,357 miles
    Test number
    984752418958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail85,356 miles (+2,201)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,356 miles
    Test number
    501135498334
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass83,155 miles (+2,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,155 miles
    Test number
    674857940172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass80,851 miles (+3,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,851 miles
    Test number
    651010069303
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  18. Pass77,166 miles (+3,683)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,166 miles
    Test number
    665354904219
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  19. Pass73,483 miles (+3,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,483 miles
    Test number
    119975303277
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass70,011 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,011 miles
    Test number
    499726702239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,010 miles (+3,270)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,010 miles
    Test number
    706645002255
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Pass66,740 miles (+3,022)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,740 miles
    Test number
    947596701220
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  23. Pass63,718 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,718 miles
    Test number
    211974000213
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded

  24. Fail63,716 miles (+2,941)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,716 miles
    Test number
    401194700200
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front discs corroded

  25. Pass60,775 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,775 miles
    Test number
    933536909269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,708 miles (+2,900)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,708 miles
    Test number
    321984709476
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass57,808 miles (+278)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,808 miles
    Test number
    681154008386
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust front bracket de-tached [exhaust still secure]
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and inside edge slightly stepped and tyre beginning to perish
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and inside edge slightly stepped and tyre beginning to perish
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust front joint

  28. Fail57,530 miles (+9,499)6 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,530 miles
    Test number
    371924898298
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust front bracket de-tached [exhaust still secure]
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and inside edge slightly stepped and tyre beginning to perish
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and inside edge slightly stepped and tyre beginning to perish
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust front joint

  29. Pass48,031 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,031 miles
    Test number
    800791397231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass45,182 miles (+4,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,182 miles
    Test number
    500500667078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass40,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,626 miles
    Test number
    121442266059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W651 WGA

Does W651 WGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W651 WGA is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W651 WGA?
The MOT on W651 WGA is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W651 WGA done?
W651 WGA was recorded at 95,212 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,773 miles a year.
Has W651 WGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W651 WGA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on W651 WGA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W651 WGA find?
W651 WGA passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front springs corroded; o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded; oil leak, and 1 more.

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