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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

L1 YDAMOT history

L1 YDA is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L1 YDA red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,658 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 YDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L1 YDA was last recorded at 106,658 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,814 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
844 miles
Average per year
7,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,658 miles
  • 2025 – 105,814 miles
  • 2024 – 102,332 miles
  • 2023 – 97,460 miles
  • 2022 – 93,988 miles
  • 2021 – 88,824 miles
  • 2020 – 81,741 miles
  • 2019 – 66,669 miles
  • 2018 – 56,419 miles
  • 2017 – 43,096 miles
  • 2016 – 33,315 miles
  • 2015 – 22,732 miles
  • 2014 – 17,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,658 miles
  • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
  • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOuter Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,658 miles (+844)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,658 miles
    Test number
    498559539083
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOuter Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass105,814 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,814 miles
    Test number
    236612053985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,812 miles (+3,480)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,812 miles
    Test number
    372895164377
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass102,332 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,332 miles
    Test number
    514006014245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  5. Fail102,321 miles (+4,861)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,321 miles
    Test number
    183767948377
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread/ nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  6. Pass97,460 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,460 miles
    Test number
    837134650126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,988 miles (+5,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,988 miles
    Test number
    159906711036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass88,824 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,824 miles
    Test number
    366041868130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail88,790 miles (+7,049)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,790 miles
    Test number
    431295071534
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass81,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    963451942588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail81,741 miles (+390)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    647578584798
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested major leak of exhaust gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral major leak of exhaust gasses central sleeve corroded and loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail81,351 miles (+14,682)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,351 miles
    Test number
    469892517180
    • MajorCentral Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition sleeve (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition flexi (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass66,669 miles (+10,250)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,669 miles
    Test number
    735469358776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,419 miles
    Test number
    918300199523
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low inner edge
  15. Fail56,419 miles (+13,323)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,419 miles
    Test number
    259912648840
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low inner edge
  16. Pass43,096 miles (+9,781)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,096 miles
    Test number
    577646901506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,315 miles (+10,583)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,315 miles
    Test number
    316286838506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,732 miles (+5,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,732 miles
    Test number
    348001715135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  19. Pass17,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,596 miles
    Test number
    125443014189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 YDA

Does L1 YDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 YDA is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 YDA?
The MOT on L1 YDA is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 YDA done?
L1 YDA was recorded at 106,658 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,129 miles a year.
Has L1 YDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 YDA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 YDA 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 L1 YDA find?
L1 YDA failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 minor defect: power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected; electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault, and 2 more.

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