Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
Y17 SWMMOT history
Y17 SWM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 101,492 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 101,492 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,513 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y17 SWM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 7 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y17 SWM was last recorded at 101,492 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,350 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,142 miles
- Average per year
- 5,513 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,492 miles
- 2025 – 98,350 miles
- 2024 – 93,633 miles
- 2023 – 86,871 miles
- 2022 – 79,232 miles
- 2021 – 73,672 miles
- 2020 – 72,678 miles
- 2019 – 64,255 miles
- 2018 – 56,653 miles
- 2017 – 51,636 miles
- 2016 – 46,867 miles
- 2015 – 39,653 miles
- 2014 – 34,591 miles
- 2013 – 29,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,492 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Park brake has little reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 18 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,492 miles (+3,142)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 101,492 miles
- Test number
- 766029803373
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass98,350 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 98,350 miles
- Test number
- 818843478960
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail98,347 miles (+4,714)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,347 miles
- Test number
- 736505345268
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,633 miles (+6,762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 93,633 miles
- Test number
- 806528505364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,871 miles (+7,639)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 86,871 miles
- Test number
- 681937241434
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,232 miles (+5,560)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 79,232 miles
- Test number
- 372351243978
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi outer worn
- 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 Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel
Pass73,672 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 73,672 miles
- Test number
- 998391613685
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel
Fail73,672 miles (+994)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,672 miles
- Test number
- 910129457057
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel
Pass72,678 miles (+8,423)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 72,678 miles
- Test number
- 402982090181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
Pass64,255 miles (+7,602)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 64,255 miles
- Test number
- 572990871123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,653 miles (+5,017)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 56,653 miles
- Test number
- 651110036078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,636 miles (+4,769)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 51,636 miles
- Test number
- 510812075805
- AdvisoryOil leak Front of engine
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass46,867 miles (+7,214)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 46,867 miles
- Test number
- 589647445684
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner shoulder
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass39,653 miles (+5,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 39,653 miles
- Test number
- 985879046534
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre lightly perished
Pass34,591 miles (+4,948)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 34,591 miles
- Test number
- 156156054270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,643 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 29,643 miles
- Test number
- 985701663225
- DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y17 SWM
- Does Y17 SWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 SWM is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y17 SWM?
- The MOT on Y17 SWM is valid until 3 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 SWM done?
- Y17 SWM was recorded at 101,492 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,513 miles a year.
- Has Y17 SWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y17 SWM has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y17 SWM 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 SWM find?
- Y17 SWM passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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