
Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc
W827 ACYMOT history
W827 ACY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,508 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 76,508 mi
- At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,278 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W827 ACY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 13 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
W827 ACY was last recorded at 76,508 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 76,483 miles · 30 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 4,278 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 76,508 miles
- 2022 – 72,060 miles
- 2021 – 67,790 miles
- 2020 – 63,933 miles
- 2019 – 57,613 miles
- 2018 – 46,965 miles
- 2017 – 34,895 miles
- 2016 – 30,311 miles
- 2015 – 29,340 miles
- 2014 – 28,376 miles
- 2013 – 27,498 miles
- 2012 – 26,291 miles
- 2011 – 24,916 miles
- 2010 – 23,707 miles
- 2009 – 21,986 miles
- 2008 – 20,496 miles
- 2007 – 19,461 miles
- 2006 – 1,320 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,508 miles (+25)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 76,508 miles
- Test number
- 429981572281
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail76,483 miles (+4,423)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,483 miles
- Test number
- 934423082346
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 72,060 miles
- Test number
- 628273320908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,060 miles (+4,270)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,060 miles
- Test number
- 372811060051
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass67,790 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 67,790 miles
- Test number
- 648957369656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
Fail67,790 miles (+3,857)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,790 miles
- Test number
- 757076396103
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fogged over (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fogged over (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
Pass63,933 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 63,933 miles
- Test number
- 663551684697
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail63,933 miles (+6,320)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,933 miles
- Test number
- 227374372687
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass57,613 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 57,613 miles
- Test number
- 595742774626
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail57,610 miles (+10,645)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,610 miles
- Test number
- 992159194018
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass46,965 miles (+12,070)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 46,965 miles
- Test number
- 941008654407
- AdvisoryNearside wiper smeary
- AdvisoryBoth headlight lens poor condition
- AdvisoryCrack to screen out side swept area
Pass34,895 miles (+4,584)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 34,895 miles
- Test number
- 310347869632
- AdvisoryCrack to screen
- AdvisoryNumber plate slight poor condition
Pass30,311 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 30,311 miles
- Test number
- 481200987267
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack outside swept area (8.3.1a)
Fail30,311 miles (+971)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,311 miles
- Test number
- 662345622839
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack outside swept area (8.3.1a)
Pass29,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 29,340 miles
- Test number
- 575098345198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,340 miles (+964)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,340 miles
- Test number
- 905608045115
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass28,376 miles (+878)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 28,376 miles
- Test number
- 466866134112
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre perrishing
Pass27,498 miles (+1,207)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 27,498 miles
- Test number
- 246820853121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,291 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 26,291 miles
- Test number
- 699553642159
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail26,291 miles (+1,375)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,291 miles
- Test number
- 766483242174
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass24,916 miles (+1,209)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 24,916 miles
- Test number
- 745846841180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,707 miles (+1,721)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 23,707 miles
- Test number
- 861825240150
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth registration plates starting to deterate
Pass21,986 miles (+1,490)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 21,986 miles
- Test number
- 973388449177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 20,496 miles
- Test number
- 383634348143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,489 miles (+1,028)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,489 miles
- Test number
- 752424548135
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass19,461 miles (+18,141)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 19,461 miles
- Test number
- 350364347119
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall perrishing
Pass1,320 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 1,320 miles
- Test number
- 723647036169
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside door mirror plastic cover broken
Questions about W827 ACY
- Does W827 ACY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W827 ACY expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W827 ACY?
- The MOT on W827 ACY expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W827 ACY done?
- W827 ACY was recorded at 76,508 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 4,278 miles a year.
- Has W827 ACY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W827 ACY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on W827 ACY 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 W827 ACY find?
- W827 ACY passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge 175/65r15, and 1 more.
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