VOLKSWAGEN POLO YX61WSW has 19 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 133,101 miles 11 months ago on Monday 11th August 2025 at 15:11.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Monday 10th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

YX61WSW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH AUGUST 2026133,101 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20249TH AUGUST 2025120,652 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED10TH AUGUST 2024120,652 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))
  4. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
PASSED31ST JULY 20233RD AUGUST 2024111,167 MI
FAILED28TH JULY 2023111,083 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine Engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20223RD AUGUST 2023102,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED3RD AUGUST 2022102,095 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20213RD AUGUST 202291,061 MI
FAILED4TH AUGUST 202191,061 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202014TH SEPTEMBER 202184,352 MI
FAILED26TH AUGUST 202084,352 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201914TH SEPTEMBER 202074,029 MI
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 201974,029 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 201814TH SEPTEMBER 201952,287 MI
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201714TH SEPTEMBER 201845,966 MI
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201614TH SEPTEMBER 201740,444 MI
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 201514TH SEPTEMBER 201636,477 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nail In N/sr Tyre
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 201414TH SEPTEMBER 201531,889 MI
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 201431,889 MI
 
  1. PRS - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YX61WSW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

YX61WSW MOT Comments

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YX61WSW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 133,101 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,507 miles

YX61WSW FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration YX61WSW was manufactured on Wednesday 14th September 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 133,101 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,507 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YX61WSW has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 18 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 11 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does YX61WSW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 4th July 2026 YX61WSW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YX61WSW Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 4th July 2026 YX61WSW does have Tax. Read more

When does YX61WSW Tax expire?

The current Tax for YX61WSW will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027. 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 YX61WSW MOT expire?

The current MOT for YX61WSW will expire in 1 month on Monday 10th August 2026. Read more

When did YX61WSW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YX61WSW was on Monday 11th August 2025 at 15:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YX61WSW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YX61WSW we can see 12 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 YX61WSW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YX61WSW we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YX61WSW?

YX61WSW is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has YX61WSW done?

The odometer reading for YX61WSW at the last MOT in August 2025 was 133,101 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 9,507 miles per year. Read more

How old is YX61WSW?

The vehicle YX61WSW was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 14th September 2011. Read more

What colour is YX61WSW?

The official colour of YX61WSW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YX61WSW have?

YX61WSW has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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