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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,199 cc

WFE 163MOT history

WFE 163 is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

WFE 163 red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
129,782 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WFE 163
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WFE 163 was last recorded at 129,782 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 6,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,423 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,359 miles
Average per year
10,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,782 miles
  • 2024 – 123,423 miles
  • 2023 – 121,641 miles
  • 2022 – 117,662 miles
  • 2021 – 99,877 miles
  • 2020 – 90,305 miles
  • 2019 – 71,275 miles
  • 2018 – 47,239 miles
  • 2017 – 30,332 miles
  • 2016 – 20,304 miles
  • 2015 – 15,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,782 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear exhaust box deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,782 miles (+6,359)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,782 miles
    Test number
    714351979929
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,423 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,423 miles
    Test number
    298308465676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWarning light on dash

  3. Fail123,423 miles (+1,782)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,423 miles
    Test number
    797288850978
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWarning light on dash

  4. Pass121,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,641 miles
    Test number
    127501046192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,641 miles (+3,979)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,641 miles
    Test number
    363492313408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass117,662 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,662 miles
    Test number
    544185933132
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box deteriorating

  7. Fail117,662 miles (+17,785)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,662 miles
    Test number
    344283011129
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box deteriorating

  8. Pass99,877 miles (+9,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,877 miles
    Test number
    510345599056
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass90,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,305 miles
    Test number
    250871141344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,305 miles (+19,030)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,305 miles
    Test number
    283555781321
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass71,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    166729001916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,275 miles (+24,036)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    956186703489
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  13. Pass47,239 miles (+16,907)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,239 miles
    Test number
    834349411324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
    • AdvisoryNo emissions pick up clear

  14. Pass30,332 miles (+10,028)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,332 miles
    Test number
    171571516897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,304 miles (+4,591)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,304 miles
    Test number
    813758685520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,713 miles
    Test number
    966767555006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WFE 163

What vehicle is registration WFE 163 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WFE 163 on a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Mar 2012. 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 WFE 163 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WFE 163 expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WFE 163?
The MOT on WFE 163 expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WFE 163 done?
WFE 163 was recorded at 129,782 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 10,976 miles a year.
Has WFE 163 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WFE 163 has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on WFE 163 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 WFE 163 find?
WFE 163 passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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