Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc
L26 YBAMOT history
L26 YBA is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 84,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 84,353 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,750 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 YBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 1 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 YBA was last recorded at 84,353 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 8,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 75,638 miles · 29 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,715 miles
- Average per year
- 4,750 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,353 miles
- 2024 – 75,638 miles
- 2023 – 72,973 miles
- 2022 – 66,246 miles
- 2021 – 59,442 miles
- 2020 – 56,177 miles
- 2019 – 53,222 miles
- 2018 – 50,853 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,353 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper shock absorber strut mount worn
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, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
11 tests since 31 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,353 miles (+8,715)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 84,353 miles
- Test number
- 254817446245
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper shock absorber strut mount worn
Pass75,638 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 75,638 miles
- Test number
- 688134792860
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail75,638 miles (+2,665)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,638 miles
- Test number
- 798895283010
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass72,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 72,973 miles
- Test number
- 338547007207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,973 miles (+6,727)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,973 miles
- Test number
- 754213245430
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass66,246 miles (+6,804)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 66,246 miles
- Test number
- 629908150224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,442 miles (+3,265)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 59,442 miles
- Test number
- 457807540282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,177 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 56,177 miles
- Test number
- 582380368829
- 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))
Fail56,177 miles (+2,955)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,177 miles
- Test number
- 379699778768
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Pass53,222 miles (+2,369)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 53,222 miles
- Test number
- 734570907390
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass50,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 50,853 miles
- Test number
- 902633097052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 YBA
- Does L26 YBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 YBA is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L26 YBA?
- The MOT on L26 YBA is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 YBA done?
- L26 YBA was recorded at 84,353 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,750 miles a year.
- Has L26 YBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 YBA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L26 YBA 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 L26 YBA find?
- L26 YBA passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front upper shock absorber strut mount worn.
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