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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

Y5 TLJMOT history

Y5 TLJ is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y5 TLJ white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,215 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 TLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 TLJ was last recorded at 104,215 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 6,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,261 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,954 miles
Average per year
7,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,215 miles
  • 2025 – 97,261 miles
  • 2024 – 91,464 miles
  • 2023 – 84,035 miles
  • 2022 – 76,945 miles
  • 2021 – 70,524 miles
  • 2020 – 63,754 miles
  • 2019 – 58,762 miles
  • 2018 – 50,794 miles
  • 2017 – 41,971 miles
  • 2016 – 31,228 miles
  • 2015 – 20,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,215 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust tail-box outer skin corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,215 miles (+6,954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,215 miles
    Test number
    667368906311
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail-box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass97,261 miles (+5,797)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,261 miles
    Test number
    696448124004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,464 miles (+7,429)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,464 miles
    Test number
    110477658681
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays/covers fitted restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
  4. Pass84,035 miles (+7,090)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,035 miles
    Test number
    165970460431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,945 miles
    Test number
    402296063358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail76,945 miles (+6,421)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,945 miles
    Test number
    645939320933
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass70,524 miles (+6,770)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,524 miles
    Test number
    267107346323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,754 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    934442972707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,762 miles (+7,968)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,762 miles
    Test number
    640972722674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear-most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracking on its inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on its inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing on their inner edges and are both perished. (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass50,794 miles (+8,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,794 miles
    Test number
    159445538248
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass41,971 miles (+10,743)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,971 miles
    Test number
    119324816083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on limit (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDrivers wiper blade is slightly smearing the screen
  12. Pass31,228 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    657637149075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,211 miles (+11,024)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    879540107412
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  14. Pass20,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,187 miles
    Test number
    990403170016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 TLJ

Does Y5 TLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 TLJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 TLJ?
The MOT on Y5 TLJ is valid until 29 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 TLJ done?
Y5 TLJ was recorded at 104,215 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 7,574 miles a year.
Has Y5 TLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 TLJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y5 TLJ 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 TLJ find?
Y5 TLJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust tail-box outer skin corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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