Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,800 cc
Y5 EGKMOT history
Y5 EGK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,727 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 129,727 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,526 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y5 EGK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 5 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y5 EGK was last recorded at 129,727 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 129,727 miles · 11 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,526 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,727 miles
- 2022 – 122,317 miles
- 2021 – 104,795 miles
- 2020 – 103,916 miles
- 2019 – 91,967 miles
- 2017 – 84,724 miles
- 2016 – 67,359 miles
- 2015 – 46,036 miles
- 2014 – 42,711 miles
- 2012 – 39,302 miles
- 2011 – 32,571 miles
- 2010 – 23,859 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,727 miles
- MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after cat (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear heatshield looseRecorded 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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 29 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,727 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 129,727 miles
- Test number
- 598581679491
- MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear heatshield loose
Fail129,727 miles (+7,410)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,727 miles
- Test number
- 656270473842
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Nut not tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear heatshield loose
Pass122,317 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 122,317 miles
- Test number
- 167442427669
- AdvisoryCentral stop light not working
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside under tray damaged
Fail122,310 miles (+17,515)14 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,310 miles
- Test number
- 513934317109
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component insecurely attached bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
- MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass104,795 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 104,795 miles
- Test number
- 796027331424
- MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat tilt handle missing
Fail104,795 miles (+879)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,795 miles
- Test number
- 800228738428
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat tilt handle missing
Pass103,916 miles (+11,949)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 103,916 miles
- Test number
- 746683719603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,967 miles (+7,243)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 91,967 miles
- Test number
- 486188480582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,724 miles (+17,365)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 84,724 miles
- Test number
- 885520719030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,359 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 67,359 miles
- Test number
- 806826250977
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven and low
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers dust covers loose
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Fail67,359 miles (+21,323)6 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,359 miles
- Test number
- 494715366746
- Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven and low
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers dust covers loose
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass46,036 miles (+3,325)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 46,036 miles
- Test number
- 187631795425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,711 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 42,711 miles
- Test number
- 809050234007
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail42,711 miles (+3,409)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,711 miles
- Test number
- 536940934085
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly.
Pass39,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 39,302 miles
- Test number
- 775034952341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,301 miles (+6,730)4 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,301 miles
- Test number
- 705624452357
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass32,571 miles (+8,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 32,571 miles
- Test number
- 355945291427
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail23,859 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,859 miles
- Test number
- 763810480153
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteSlight leak from offside driveshaft seal
Pass23,859 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 23,859 miles
- Test number
- 872770580192
- NoteSlight leak from offside driveshaft seal
Questions about Y5 EGK
- Does Y5 EGK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 EGK is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y5 EGK?
- The MOT on Y5 EGK is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y5 EGK done?
- Y5 EGK was recorded at 129,727 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,526 miles a year.
- Has Y5 EGK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y5 EGK has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y5 EGK 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 EGK find?
- Y5 EGK passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front electrical wiring inadequately secured; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after cat; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.
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