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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

Y17 SLWMOT history

Y17 SLW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 101,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

Y17 SLW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,356 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 SLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 SLW was last recorded at 101,356 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 6,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,966 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,390 miles
Average per year
6,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,356 miles
  • 2025 – 94,966 miles
  • 2024 – 88,821 miles
  • 2023 – 82,580 miles
  • 2022 – 73,600 miles
  • 2021 – 68,872 miles
  • 2020 – 67,695 miles
  • 2019 – 61,787 miles
  • 2018 – 54,051 miles
  • 2017 – 47,199 miles
  • 2016 – 40,193 miles
  • 2015 – 34,013 miles
  • 2014 – 27,624 miles
  • 2013 – 19,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,356 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,356 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,356 miles
    Test number
    672653239700
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Fail101,352 miles (+6,386)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,352 miles
    Test number
    745017619538
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass94,966 miles (+6,145)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,966 miles
    Test number
    674690158615
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass88,821 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    251326454813
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail88,821 miles (+6,241)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    164817628801
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass82,580 miles (+8,980)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,580 miles
    Test number
    379641444017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,600 miles (+4,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,600 miles
    Test number
    418249663616
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass68,872 miles (+1,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    866265111138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Pass67,695 miles (+5,908)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,695 miles
    Test number
    650871127083
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass61,787 miles (+7,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,787 miles
    Test number
    396405083477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass54,051 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    569980646061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,199 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,199 miles
    Test number
    530544374461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,193 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,193 miles
    Test number
    217725433529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,013 miles (+6,389)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,013 miles
    Test number
    197856165095
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have worn on inside edge
  15. Pass27,624 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    137037664003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,703 miles
    Test number
    928074073006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 SLW

Does Y17 SLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 SLW is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 SLW?
The MOT on Y17 SLW is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 SLW done?
Y17 SLW was recorded at 101,356 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,275 miles a year.
Has Y17 SLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 SLW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 SLW 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 SLW find?
Y17 SLW passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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