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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

L1 YYWMOT history

L1 YYW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

L1 YYW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,290 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 YYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 YYW was last recorded at 86,290 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 11,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,614 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11,676 miles
Average per year
7,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,290 miles
  • 2024 – 74,614 miles
  • 2023 – 68,944 miles
  • 2022 – 65,645 miles
  • 2021 – 61,254 miles
  • 2020 – 57,667 miles
  • 2019 – 48,978 miles
  • 2018 – 36,049 miles
  • 2017 – 16,938 miles
  • 2016 – 14,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,290 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,290 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,290 miles
    Test number
    738945663171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail86,290 miles (+11,676)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,290 miles
    Test number
    223794443194
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass74,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,614 miles
    Test number
    110623252190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,614 miles (+5,670)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,614 miles
    Test number
    206029337954
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  5. Pass68,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    273961326845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,944 miles (+3,299)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    997270361284
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass65,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,645 miles
    Test number
    798636376728
    • AdvisoryRear Rear number plate has overspray on surface may affect reflective surface

  8. Fail65,645 miles (+4,391)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,645 miles
    Test number
    176685927872
    • MajorFront Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear number plate has overspray on surface may affect reflective surface

  9. Pass61,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    670960478526
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail61,254 miles (+3,587)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    327925992745
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass57,667 miles (+8,689)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,667 miles
    Test number
    509265794568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,978 miles
    Test number
    557938511411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,978 miles (+12,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,978 miles
    Test number
    411906664326
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass36,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    972425068539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,049 miles (+19,111)2 dangerous5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    225753882244
    • DangerousNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass16,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    16,938 miles
    Test number
    217362722543
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  17. Fail16,938 miles (+2,764)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,938 miles
    Test number
    968300551254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  18. Pass14,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    14,174 miles
    Test number
    129823337477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 YYW

Does L1 YYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 YYW is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 YYW?
The MOT on L1 YYW is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 YYW done?
L1 YYW was recorded at 86,290 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 7,464 miles a year.
Has L1 YYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 YYW has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 YYW 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 YYW find?
L1 YYW passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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