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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

Y5 AAMMOT history

Y5 AAM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

Y5 AAM blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,522 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 AAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 AAM was last recorded at 72,522 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,981 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,541 miles
Average per year
6,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,522 miles
  • 2025 – 66,981 miles
  • 2024 – 60,382 miles
  • 2023 – 52,706 miles
  • 2022 – 45,330 miles
  • 2021 – 40,213 miles
  • 2020 – 34,124 miles
  • 2019 – 28,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,522 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    832983518777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  2. Fail72,522 miles (+5,541)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    302786999296
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Pass66,981 miles (+6,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,981 miles
    Test number
    682251759759
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass60,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,382 miles
    Test number
    263246244658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,382 miles (+7,676)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,382 miles
    Test number
    212052023850
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass52,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,706 miles
    Test number
    424783225003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,706 miles (+7,376)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,706 miles
    Test number
    226207790340
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
  8. Pass45,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    45,330 miles
    Test number
    649402339682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,330 miles (+5,117)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,330 miles
    Test number
    802492430747
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass40,213 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,213 miles
    Test number
    917233965287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,124 miles (+5,383)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,124 miles
    Test number
    879146083837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass28,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,741 miles
    Test number
    817143174583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 AAM

Does Y5 AAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 AAM is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 AAM?
The MOT on Y5 AAM is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 AAM done?
Y5 AAM was recorded at 72,522 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,261 miles a year.
Has Y5 AAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 AAM has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 AAM 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 Y5 AAM find?
Y5 AAM passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; undertrays fitted.

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