
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass111,614 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 111,614 miles
- Test number
- 506381146598
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
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
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))
Pass97,600 miles (+4,438)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 97,600 miles
- Test number
- 141351702329
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass73,040 miles (+13,997)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 73,040 miles
- Test number
- 703539504859
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass46,719 miles (+6,869)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 46,719 miles
- Test number
- 583755749500
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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.
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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