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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

Y17 GGWMOT history

Y17 GGW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

Y17 GGW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
64,370 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 GGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 GGW was last recorded at 64,370 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,368 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,370 miles
  • 2025 – 59,968 miles
  • 2024 – 55,275 miles
  • 2023 – 49,341 miles
  • 2022 – 41,058 miles
  • 2021 – 40,845 miles
  • 2020 – 40,592 miles
  • 2019 – 39,795 miles
  • 2018 – 38,945 miles
  • 2017 – 37,588 miles
  • 2016 – 36,998 miles
  • 2015 – 36,379 miles
  • 2014 – 35,633 miles
  • 2013 – 35,032 miles
  • 2012 – 34,588 miles
  • 2011 – 33,252 miles
  • 2010 – 32,329 miles
  • 2009 – 31,438 miles
  • 2008 – 30,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes worn slightly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,370 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    64,370 miles
    Test number
    911157846198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail64,368 miles (+4,400)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,368 miles
    Test number
    703504140826
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass59,968 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,968 miles
    Test number
    800777412291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail59,968 miles (+4,693)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,968 miles
    Test number
    486856926237
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,275 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,275 miles
    Test number
    724966529136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,274 miles (+5,933)8 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,274 miles
    Test number
    162381456873
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass49,341 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,341 miles
    Test number
    856186029029
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail49,340 miles (+8,282)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    672363427604
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass41,058 miles (+213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,058 miles
    Test number
    652827684507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass40,845 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,845 miles
    Test number
    511425827580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,592 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,592 miles
    Test number
    905479253316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,795 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,795 miles
    Test number
    235378022288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,945 miles
    Test number
    171467676694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,945 miles (+1,357)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,945 miles
    Test number
    177669583589
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass37,588 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,588 miles
    Test number
    951759826538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,998 miles
    Test number
    622816144293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,998 miles (+619)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,998 miles
    Test number
    194310644321
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass36,379 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,379 miles
    Test number
    159200025129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,633 miles
    Test number
    878712424191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,633 miles (+601)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,633 miles
    Test number
    228041324455
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  21. Fail35,032 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,032 miles
    Test number
    357476693107
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass35,032 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,032 miles
    Test number
    448196393164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,588 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,588 miles
    Test number
    156511492185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,252 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,252 miles
    Test number
    576715091159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,329 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,329 miles
    Test number
    334847900439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,438 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,438 miles
    Test number
    273483309265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,063 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,063 miles
    Test number
    501773118272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about Y17 GGW

Does Y17 GGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 GGW is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 GGW?
The MOT on Y17 GGW is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 GGW done?
Y17 GGW was recorded at 64,370 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 1,883 miles a year.
Has Y17 GGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 GGW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 GGW 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 Y17 GGW find?
Y17 GGW passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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