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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

GYB 835MOT history

GYB 835 is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 81,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

GYB 835 white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
81,493 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GYB 835
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GYB 835 was last recorded at 81,493 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,492 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,493 miles
  • 2025 – 75,442 miles
  • 2024 – 69,703 miles
  • 2022 – 62,337 miles
  • 2021 – 54,991 miles
  • 2020 – 51,100 miles
  • 2019 – 46,332 miles
  • 2018 – 38,888 miles
  • 2016 – 32,703 miles
  • 2015 – 26,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,493 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,493 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    81,493 miles
    Test number
    839118441078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail81,492 miles (+6,050)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,492 miles
    Test number
    949320385319
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel flap wont lock
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass75,442 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,442 miles
    Test number
    998519284234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,703 miles (+7,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,703 miles
    Test number
    562933452834
    • 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. Pass62,337 miles (+7,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,337 miles
    Test number
    363744978689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass54,991 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,991 miles
    Test number
    367413136996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,100 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,100 miles
    Test number
    402912295118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,332 miles
    Test number
    890120164041
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail46,332 miles (+7,444)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,332 miles
    Test number
    346054066365
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker bump stop perished/worn

  10. Pass38,888 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,888 miles
    Test number
    639668869364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,804 miles (+6,101)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,804 miles
    Test number
    705313834211
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper has damage causing sharp egde (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass32,703 miles (+6,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,703 miles
    Test number
    775063330806
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass26,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,057 miles
    Test number
    906739035217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GYB 835

What vehicle is registration GYB 835 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GYB 835 on a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Sept 2012. 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 GYB 835 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GYB 835 is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on GYB 835?
The MOT on GYB 835 is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GYB 835 done?
GYB 835 was recorded at 81,493 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
Has GYB 835 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GYB 835 has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on GYB 835 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 GYB 835 find?
GYB 835 passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorber dust cover split; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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