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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L25 YLYMOT history

L25 YLY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 47,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

L25 YLY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
47,531 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 YLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 YLY was last recorded at 47,531 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 4,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,839 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,692 miles
Average per year
4,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,531 miles
  • 2025 – 42,839 miles
  • 2024 – 41,052 miles
  • 2022 – 40,634 miles
  • 2021 – 32,392 miles
  • 2020 – 23,874 miles
  • 2019 – 18,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,531 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight score marks (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 8 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,531 miles (+4,692)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    47,531 miles
    Test number
    280802047753
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight score marks (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass42,839 miles (+1,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    42,839 miles
    Test number
    114633898906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass41,052 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    41,052 miles
    Test number
    427809712606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,634 miles
    Test number
    836952584804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,633 miles (+8,241)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,633 miles
    Test number
    382050766504
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  6. Pass32,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,392 miles
    Test number
    126145332193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail32,390 miles (+8,516)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    438203905402
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass23,874 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,874 miles
    Test number
    779028420205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,926 miles
    Test number
    567813390619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 YLY

Does L25 YLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 YLY is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 YLY?
The MOT on L25 YLY is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 YLY done?
L25 YLY was recorded at 47,531 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,080 miles a year.
Has L25 YLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 YLY has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L25 YLY 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 L25 YLY find?
L25 YLY passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight score marks; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking.

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