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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

Y5 OLUMOT history

Y5 OLU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

Y5 OLU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,157 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 OLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
14 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 OLU was last recorded at 119,157 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,157 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,157 miles
  • 2025 – 106,410 miles
  • 2024 – 97,259 miles
  • 2023 – 89,687 miles
  • 2022 – 76,128 miles
  • 2021 – 61,143 miles
  • 2020 – 47,803 miles
  • 2018 – 40,755 miles
  • 2017 – 25,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,157 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Tpms light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear light lense cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On the inside wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,157 miles
    Test number
    958217222556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail119,157 miles (+12,747)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,157 miles
    Test number
    686208306306
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front d ring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass106,410 miles (+9,151)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,410 miles
    Test number
    741291827751
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,259 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,259 miles
    Test number
    114522413474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,258 miles (+7,571)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    161227121616
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass89,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,687 miles
    Test number
    123691130925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On the inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail89,687 miles (+83)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,687 miles
    Test number
    563057934736
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On the inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail89,604 miles (+13,476)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,604 miles
    Test number
    619151071760
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front poor accident repairs
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass76,128 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,128 miles
    Test number
    320392089415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  10. Fail76,126 miles (+14,983)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,126 miles
    Test number
    781513129030
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  11. Pass61,143 miles (+64)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,143 miles
    Test number
    879064524188
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lower bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront bumper and undertray damaged and held up with cable ties
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  12. Fail61,079 miles (+13,276)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,079 miles
    Test number
    965710786124
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lower bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront bumper and undertray damaged and held up with cable ties
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  13. Pass47,803 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,803 miles
    Test number
    168943697881
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lense cracked

  14. Fail47,801 miles (+7,046)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    387624883247
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lense cracked

  15. Pass40,755 miles (+15,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,755 miles
    Test number
    305682578293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damged

  16. Pass25,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    25,411 miles
    Test number
    978519214512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 OLU

Does Y5 OLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 OLU is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 OLU?
The MOT on Y5 OLU is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 OLU done?
Y5 OLU was recorded at 119,157 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 10,578 miles a year.
Has Y5 OLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 OLU has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 OLU 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 OLU find?
Y5 OLU passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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