VOLKSWAGEN POLO BA14LEW has 15 MOTs

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This 2014 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2017

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 104,668 miles 1 week ago on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 11:50.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Thursday 6th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

BA14LEW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH MAY 2027104,668 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED28TH APRIL 2026104,668 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED2ND MAY 20256TH MAY 202697,286 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED2ND MAY 202597,286 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED3RD MAY 20246TH MAY 202592,938 MI
PASSED27TH APRIL 20236TH MAY 202487,531 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Back Box Exhaust Corroded
PASSED25TH APRIL 20226TH MAY 202382,447 MI
PASSED19TH APRIL 20216TH MAY 202276,553 MI
PASSED7TH MAY 20206TH MAY 202169,021 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED2ND MAY 202069,021 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD APRIL 201914TH OCTOBER 202059,201 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Sleeve Corrodede
FAILED3RD APRIL 201959,201 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Sleeve Corrodede
PASSED11TH APRIL 201814TH APRIL 201944,087 MI
FAILED11TH APRIL 201844,087 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED31ST MARCH 201714TH APRIL 201829,647 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BA14LEW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

BA14LEW MOT Comments

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BA14LEW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 104,668 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,722 miles

BA14LEW FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration BA14LEW was manufactured on Tuesday 15th April 2014 so it is currently 12 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 104,668 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,722 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2017. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BA14LEW has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 50 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 3 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does BA14LEW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 BA14LEW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BA14LEW Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 BA14LEW does have Tax. Read more

When does BA14LEW Tax expire?

The current Tax for BA14LEW will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BA14LEW MOT expire?

The current MOT for BA14LEW will expire in 1 year on Thursday 6th May 2027. Read more

When did BA14LEW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BA14LEW was on Tuesday 28th April 2026 at 11:50. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BA14LEW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for BA14LEW we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BA14LEW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for BA14LEW we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BA14LEW?

BA14LEW is registered as a 2014 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has BA14LEW done?

The odometer reading for BA14LEW at the last MOT in April 2026 was 104,668 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,722 miles per year. Read more

How old is BA14LEW?

The vehicle BA14LEW was manufactured in 2014 so it is currently 12 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 15th April 2014. Read more

What colour is BA14LEW?

The official colour of BA14LEW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BA14LEW have?

BA14LEW has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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