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Volkswagen Polo

Orange · Petrol · 2011 · 1,199 cc

Y3 RWCMOT history

Y3 RWC is an orange petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

Y3 RWC orange Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,598 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 RWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 RWC was last recorded at 124,598 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,592 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,598 miles
  • 2024 – 122,502 miles
  • 2023 – 119,788 miles
  • 2022 – 111,614 miles
  • 2021 – 103,706 miles
  • 2020 – 97,600 miles
  • 2019 – 93,162 miles
  • 2018 – 85,082 miles
  • 2017 – 73,040 miles
  • 2016 – 59,043 miles
  • 2015 – 46,719 miles
  • 2014 – 29,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,598 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,598 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,598 miles
    Test number
    870743755460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail124,592 miles (+2,090)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,592 miles
    Test number
    894198745753
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass122,502 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,502 miles
    Test number
    632295090398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail122,459 miles (+2,671)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,459 miles
    Test number
    780005167787
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass119,788 miles (+8,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,788 miles
    Test number
    252302461445
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass111,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    506381146598
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  7. Fail111,614 miles (+7,908)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    977966261908
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  8. Pass103,706 miles (+6,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,706 miles
    Test number
    361329465959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass97,600 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,600 miles
    Test number
    141351702329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,162 miles
    Test number
    718825790586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail93,162 miles (+8,080)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,162 miles
    Test number
    972438026502
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass85,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,082 miles
    Test number
    598876928499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail85,082 miles (+12,042)4 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,082 miles
    Test number
    775297766686
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass73,040 miles (+13,997)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,040 miles
    Test number
    703539504859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,043 miles (+12,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,043 miles
    Test number
    160671057924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass46,719 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,719 miles
    Test number
    583755749500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,850 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,850 miles
    Test number
    908644715093
    • NoteExhaust emissions are too clean to register on gas analyser.
  18. Fail39,848 miles (+10,543)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,848 miles
    Test number
    869068205053
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteExhaust emissions are too clean to register on gas analyser.
  19. Pass29,305 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,305 miles
    Test number
    677977004018
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEmmissions to clean to register

Questions about Y3 RWC

Does Y3 RWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 RWC is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 RWC?
The MOT on Y3 RWC is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 RWC done?
Y3 RWC was recorded at 124,598 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 8,016 miles a year.
Has Y3 RWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 RWC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 RWC 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 Y3 RWC find?
Y3 RWC passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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