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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

22 UBYMOT history

22 UBY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

22 UBY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,957 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
22 UBY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

22 UBY was last recorded at 148,957 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 6,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,722 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,235 miles
Average per year
8,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,957 miles
  • 2025 – 142,722 miles
  • 2024 – 137,987 miles
  • 2023 – 130,698 miles
  • 2022 – 124,304 miles
  • 2021 – 117,769 miles
  • 2020 – 113,854 miles
  • 2019 – 108,406 miles
  • 2018 – 102,987 miles
  • 2017 – 94,177 miles
  • 2016 – 83,189 miles
  • 2015 – 68,250 miles
  • 2014 – 48,564 miles
  • 2013 – 38,614 miles
  • 2012 – 28,849 miles
  • 2010 – 17,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,957 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,957 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,957 miles
    Test number
    261056923314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,722 miles (+4,735)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,722 miles
    Test number
    928262277625
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass137,987 miles (+7,289)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,987 miles
    Test number
    491344155884
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,698 miles (+6,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,698 miles
    Test number
    635393008546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,304 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,304 miles
    Test number
    696413649365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,769 miles (+3,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,769 miles
    Test number
    689466054039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,854 miles
    Test number
    893053436438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,854 miles (+5)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,854 miles
    Test number
    217137195204
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Fail113,849 miles (+5,443)7 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,849 miles
    Test number
    954090951439
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass108,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,406 miles
    Test number
    558566493119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,406 miles (+5,419)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,406 miles
    Test number
    411117299171
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass102,987 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,987 miles
    Test number
    389348770863
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail102,987 miles (+8,810)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,987 miles
    Test number
    438432303222
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass94,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,177 miles
    Test number
    377219448256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,159 miles (+10,970)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,159 miles
    Test number
    116579606168
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass83,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,189 miles
    Test number
    290650212645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,189 miles (+14,939)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,189 miles
    Test number
    905930851527
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  18. Pass68,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,250 miles
    Test number
    548011505193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,250 miles (+19,686)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,250 miles
    Test number
    918430505179
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass48,564 miles (+73)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,564 miles
    Test number
    536554204112
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Fail48,491 miles (+9,877)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,491 miles
    Test number
    987992104191
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Pass38,614 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    286456303162
    • NoteBoth steering rack gaiters twisted, advise replacement.
    • NoteFront lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing/splitting, advise replacement.
    • NoteOffside parking brake becoming lazy.
    • NoteTravel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

  23. Fail38,614 miles (+9,765)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    128713493473
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth steering rack gaiters twisted, advise replacement.
    • NoteFront lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing/splitting, advise replacement.
    • NoteOffside parking brake becoming lazy.
    • NoteTravel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

  24. Pass28,849 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,849 miles
    Test number
    825283432094
    • NoteO/f/tyre has cut

  25. Fail28,849 miles (+11,093)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,849 miles
    Test number
    229120332046
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/f/tyre has cut

  26. Pass17,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    17,756 miles
    Test number
    420164440427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 22 UBY

What vehicle is registration 22 UBY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 22 UBY on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Dec 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 22 UBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 22 UBY is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 22 UBY?
The MOT on 22 UBY is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 22 UBY done?
22 UBY was recorded at 148,957 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,278 miles a year.
Has 22 UBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 22 UBY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on 22 UBY 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 22 UBY find?
22 UBY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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