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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

WAJ 500MOT history

WAJ 500 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 69,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

WAJ 500 silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,658 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WAJ 500
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WAJ 500 was last recorded at 69,658 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 2,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,682 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,976 miles
Average per year
3,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,658 miles
  • 2025 – 66,682 miles
  • 2024 – 63,842 miles
  • 2023 – 61,371 miles
  • 2022 – 58,793 miles
  • 2021 – 57,343 miles
  • 2020 – 55,566 miles
  • 2019 – 52,256 miles
  • 2018 – 48,248 miles
  • 2017 – 47,973 miles
  • 2016 – 43,098 miles
  • 2015 – 37,167 miles
  • 2014 – 31,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,658 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,658 miles (+2,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,658 miles
    Test number
    232826025189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass66,682 miles (+2,840)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,682 miles
    Test number
    406789601074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass63,842 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,842 miles
    Test number
    217175674176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail63,842 miles (+2,471)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,842 miles
    Test number
    742795470641
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass61,371 miles (+2,578)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,371 miles
    Test number
    900420431067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass58,793 miles (+1,450)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,793 miles
    Test number
    640142092008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass57,343 miles (+1,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,343 miles
    Test number
    656649413790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,566 miles
    Test number
    860662135454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail55,566 miles (+3,310)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,566 miles
    Test number
    482129926678
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass52,256 miles (+4,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    52,256 miles
    Test number
    204630302077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass48,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,248 miles
    Test number
    339159895675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail48,248 miles (+275)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,248 miles
    Test number
    240396749897
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass47,973 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,973 miles
    Test number
    511131670236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,098 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,098 miles
    Test number
    579445022808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,167 miles (+5,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,167 miles
    Test number
    126579245128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass31,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,406 miles
    Test number
    746168464165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WAJ 500

What vehicle is registration WAJ 500 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WAJ 500 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jun 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WAJ 500 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WAJ 500 is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on WAJ 500?
The MOT on WAJ 500 is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WAJ 500 done?
WAJ 500 was recorded at 69,658 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,178 miles a year.
Has WAJ 500 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WAJ 500 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on WAJ 500 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 WAJ 500 find?
WAJ 500 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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