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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

Y5 LFCMOT history

Y5 LFC is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 49,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

Y5 LFC white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
49,798 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
3 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LFC was last recorded at 49,798 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 2,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,518 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,280 miles
Average per year
4,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,798 miles
  • 2025 – 47,518 miles
  • 2024 – 43,689 miles
  • 2023 – 36,447 miles
  • 2022 – 28,899 miles
  • 2020 – 25,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 8 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,798 miles (+2,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    49,798 miles
    Test number
    638256568889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass47,518 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    407764177555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    43,689 miles
    Test number
    477477707099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,689 miles (+7,242)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,689 miles
    Test number
    249718868441
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass36,447 miles (+7,548)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    36,447 miles
    Test number
    140770743531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,899 miles (+3,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    28,899 miles
    Test number
    848317193875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass25,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,142 miles
    Test number
    283000129311
    • AdvisoryEPC LIGHT ON

  8. Fail25,142 miles (+776)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,142 miles
    Test number
    597628917646
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEPC LIGHT ON

  9. Pass24,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,366 miles
    Test number
    983074762202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail24,366 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,366 miles
    Test number
    216059996638
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Questions about Y5 LFC

Does Y5 LFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 LFC is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LFC?
The MOT on Y5 LFC is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 LFC done?
Y5 LFC was recorded at 49,798 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,199 miles a year.
Has Y5 LFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LFC has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 LFC 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 LFC find?
Y5 LFC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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