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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

C6 YMKMOT history

C6 YMK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 64,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

C6 YMK grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
64,699 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 YMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

C6 YMK was last recorded at 64,699 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 6,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,675 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6,024 miles
Average per year
3,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,699 miles
  • 2025 – 58,675 miles
  • 2024 – 53,322 miles
  • 2023 – 45,069 miles
  • 2022 – 39,566 miles
  • 2021 – 34,180 miles
  • 2020 – 28,054 miles
  • 2019 – 25,677 miles
  • 2018 – 24,627 miles
  • 2017 – 23,688 miles
  • 2016 – 22,473 miles
  • 2015 – 20,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail64,699 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail64,699 miles (+6,024)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,699 miles
    Test number
    806094484841
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass58,675 miles (+5,353)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    58,675 miles
    Test number
    643763814936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,322 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    158626735975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,069 miles (+5,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    45,069 miles
    Test number
    386780558433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass39,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,566 miles
    Test number
    140819740060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,566 miles (+5,386)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,566 miles
    Test number
    656988788540
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass34,180 miles (+6,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,180 miles
    Test number
    850288702086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass28,054 miles (+2,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,054 miles
    Test number
    241622136113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass25,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,677 miles
    Test number
    517631739134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,677 miles (+1,050)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,677 miles
    Test number
    616562196084
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass24,627 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,627 miles
    Test number
    840442508256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,688 miles (+1,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,688 miles
    Test number
    741017140416
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  13. Pass22,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,473 miles
    Test number
    912049401662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,473 miles (+1,892)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,473 miles
    Test number
    710633610416
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  15. Pass20,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,581 miles
    Test number
    918606275187
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking on tread

Questions about C6 YMK

Does C6 YMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 YMK is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C6 YMK?
The MOT on C6 YMK is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 YMK done?
C6 YMK was recorded at 64,699 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,985 miles a year.
Has C6 YMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 YMK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C6 YMK 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 C6 YMK find?
C6 YMK failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 3 advisories: offside front coil spring fractured or broken; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play, and 1 more.

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