Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
L1 YHTMOT history
L1 YHT is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 100,166 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 100,166 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,481 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 YHT
- 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
- 18 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 YHT was last recorded at 100,166 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 100,160 miles · 14 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 6,481 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,166 miles
- 2025 – 91,620 miles
- 2024 – 83,675 miles
- 2023 – 71,820 miles
- 2022 – 68,427 miles
- 2021 – 65,781 miles
- 2019 – 58,609 miles
- 2018 – 52,259 miles
- 2017 – 46,822 miles
- 2016 – 38,518 miles
- 2015 – 29,593 miles
- 2014 – 20,299 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,166 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,166 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 100,166 miles
- Test number
- 636400650019
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail100,160 miles (+8,540)2 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,160 miles
- Test number
- 949519573538
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,620 miles (+7,945)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 91,620 miles
- Test number
- 421760500108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,675 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 83,675 miles
- Test number
- 225626067121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,675 miles (+11,855)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,675 miles
- Test number
- 524583601952
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass71,820 miles (+3,393)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 71,820 miles
- Test number
- 146151221757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,427 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 68,427 miles
- Test number
- 973899856754
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
Fail68,427 miles (+2,646)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,427 miles
- Test number
- 555768394705
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer bracket. (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
Pass65,781 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 65,781 miles
- Test number
- 847101741070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail65,771 miles (+7,162)4 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,771 miles
- Test number
- 866935688762
- DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass58,609 miles (+6,350)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,609 miles
- Test number
- 576114187024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass52,259 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 52,259 miles
- Test number
- 261537981051
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail52,259 miles (+5,437)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,259 miles
- Test number
- 409816029292
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleave deteriorated
Pass46,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 46,822 miles
- Test number
- 693457369185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,822 miles (+8,304)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,822 miles
- Test number
- 889519505123
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass38,518 miles (+8,925)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 38,518 miles
- Test number
- 489480907531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,593 miles (+9,294)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 29,593 miles
- Test number
- 265143965186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,299 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 20,299 miles
- Test number
- 789120544174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 YHT
- Does L1 YHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 YHT is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 YHT?
- The MOT on L1 YHT is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 YHT done?
- L1 YHT was recorded at 100,166 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,481 miles a year.
- Has L1 YHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 YHT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 YHT 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 YHT find?
- L1 YHT passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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