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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.

Y4 ETW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass95,430 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass86,220 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,220 miles
    Test number
    673192353869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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
  5. Pass73,454 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,454 miles
    Test number
    125355035780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,109 miles
    Test number
    438402117190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass46,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,372 miles
    Test number
    139129400151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass38,570 miles (+9,942)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,570 miles
    Test number
    705067480144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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