
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc
Y4 ETWMOT history
Y4 ETW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,430 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 95,430 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,707 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y4 ETW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 5 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y4 ETW was last recorded at 95,430 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 95,241 miles · 21 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 189 miles
- Average per year
- 6,707 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,430 miles
- 2025 – 86,220 miles
- 2024 – 77,561 miles
- 2023 – 73,454 miles
- 2022 – 68,109 miles
- 2021 – 63,945 miles
- 2020 – 60,533 miles
- 2019 – 53,228 miles
- 2018 – 46,372 miles
- 2017 – 38,570 miles
- 2016 – 28,628 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 10 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,430 miles (+189)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 95,430 miles
- Test number
- 576454541506
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail95,241 miles (+9,021)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,241 miles
- Test number
- 263876012463
- 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,220 miles (+8,659)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 86,220 miles
- Test number
- 673192353869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,561 miles (+4,107)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 77,561 miles
- Test number
- 990036699913
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Deteriorated
Pass73,454 miles (+5,345)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 73,454 miles
- Test number
- 125355035780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 68,109 miles
- Test number
- 438402117190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,109 miles (+4,164)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,109 miles
- Test number
- 997193641634
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,945 miles (+3,412)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 63,945 miles
- Test number
- 333655522219
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,533 miles (+7,305)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 60,533 miles
- Test number
- 409911883836
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass53,228 miles (+6,856)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 53,228 miles
- Test number
- 879608233158
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,372 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 46,372 miles
- Test number
- 139129400151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,372 miles (+7,802)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,372 miles
- Test number
- 684842024062
- DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass38,570 miles (+9,942)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 38,570 miles
- Test number
- 705067480144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,628 miles
- Test number
- 962568608817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y4 ETW
- Does Y4 ETW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 ETW is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y4 ETW?
- The MOT on Y4 ETW is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y4 ETW done?
- Y4 ETW was recorded at 95,430 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,707 miles a year.
- Has Y4 ETW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y4 ETW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y4 ETW 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 Y4 ETW find?
- Y4 ETW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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