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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

Y4 WTCMOT history

Y4 WTC is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

Y4 WTC white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
96,700 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 WTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 WTC was last recorded at 96,700 miles on 20 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,691 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,700 miles
  • 2024 – 92,541 miles
  • 2023 – 85,095 miles
  • 2022 – 78,348 miles
  • 2021 – 67,882 miles
  • 2020 – 58,664 miles
  • 2019 – 57,867 miles
  • 2018 – 49,852 miles
  • 2017 – 38,321 miles
  • 2016 – 33,896 miles
  • 2015 – 30,289 miles
  • 2014 – 23,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,700 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box deteriorated

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,700 miles (+9)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,700 miles
    Test number
    997669794071
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box deteriorated

  2. Fail96,691 miles (+4,150)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,691 miles
    Test number
    699369322818
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm, Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both bump stop/dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light illuminated.

  3. Pass92,541 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,541 miles
    Test number
    947384153356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail92,515 miles (+7,420)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    823521998915
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,095 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,095 miles
    Test number
    904078403124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,348 miles (+10,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,348 miles
    Test number
    545082889632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,882 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,882 miles
    Test number
    906470980122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,307 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,307 miles
    Test number
    372642494841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,664 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,664 miles
    Test number
    466345459983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,867 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    57,867 miles
    Test number
    455311587906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,852 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,852 miles
    Test number
    698119781790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,597 miles (+11,276)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,597 miles
    Test number
    951932537969
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass38,321 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,321 miles
    Test number
    300663329033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail38,321 miles (+4,425)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,321 miles
    Test number
    955305357682
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass33,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,896 miles
    Test number
    643025295723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,896 miles (+3,607)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,896 miles
    Test number
    914037592062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Fail30,289 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,289 miles
    Test number
    255462495060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass30,289 miles (+6,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,289 miles
    Test number
    688852295058
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass23,578 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,578 miles
    Test number
    236931674041
    • 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)
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn

  20. Fail23,578 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,578 miles
    Test number
    645201674069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn

Questions about Y4 WTC

Does Y4 WTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 WTC is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 WTC?
The MOT on Y4 WTC is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 WTC done?
Y4 WTC was recorded at 96,700 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,999 miles a year.
Has Y4 WTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 WTC has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 WTC 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 WTC find?
Y4 WTC passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 9 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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