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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

Y5 WJLMOT history

Y5 WJL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 87,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

Y5 WJL grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,701 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 WJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 WJL was last recorded at 87,701 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,688 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,701 miles
  • 2025 – 76,162 miles
  • 2024 – 66,153 miles
  • 2023 – 55,701 miles
  • 2022 – 48,465 miles
  • 2021 – 43,287 miles
  • 2019 – 34,240 miles
  • 2018 – 30,810 miles
  • 2017 – 26,994 miles
  • 2016 – 25,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,701 miles
  • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTEDRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTEDRecorded at 9 MOTs since 2017

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,701 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,701 miles
    Test number
    650697741177
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  2. Fail87,688 miles (+11,526)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,688 miles
    Test number
    502629342870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FALKEN [ 185/60/15 ] (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  3. Pass76,162 miles (+10,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,162 miles
    Test number
    689351048352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  4. Pass66,153 miles (+10,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,153 miles
    Test number
    829448775037
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  5. Pass55,701 miles (+7,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,701 miles
    Test number
    255638435290
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  6. Pass48,465 miles (+5,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,465 miles
    Test number
    861724607777
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass43,287 miles (+9,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,287 miles
    Test number
    135147126686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  8. Pass34,240 miles (+3,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    300146121376
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  9. Pass30,810 miles (+3,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,810 miles
    Test number
    998247199561
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  10. Pass26,994 miles (+1,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    26,994 miles
    Test number
    767526335026
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  11. Pass25,956 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,956 miles
    Test number
    442978669735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    25,029 miles
    Test number
    181430469150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in o/side front tyre

Questions about Y5 WJL

Does Y5 WJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 WJL is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 WJL?
The MOT on Y5 WJL is valid until 19 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 WJL done?
Y5 WJL was recorded at 87,701 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,241 miles a year.
Has Y5 WJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 WJL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 WJL 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 WJL find?
Y5 WJL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: engine cover fitted; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.

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