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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

L66 YYSMOT history

L66 YYS is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L66 YYS white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,120 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 YYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 YYS was last recorded at 122,120 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,087 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
8,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,120 miles
  • 2025 – 110,494 miles
  • 2024 – 98,510 miles
  • 2023 – 89,073 miles
  • 2022 – 77,905 miles
  • 2021 – 76,252 miles
  • 2020 – 68,032 miles
  • 2019 – 61,164 miles
  • 2018 – 51,582 miles
  • 2017 – 44,769 miles
  • 2016 – 37,054 miles
  • 2015 – 29,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,120 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust back box delaminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,120 miles (+33)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,120 miles
    Test number
    356058990070
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,087 miles (+11,593)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,087 miles
    Test number
    886637087546
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,494 miles (+11,984)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,494 miles
    Test number
    845826806162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met

  4. Pass98,510 miles (+9,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,510 miles
    Test number
    177494968913
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section under sump (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass89,073 miles (+11,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    734695889384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,905 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,905 miles
    Test number
    930216220494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,252 miles
    Test number
    208975189568
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box delaminated
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail76,252 miles (+8,220)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,252 miles
    Test number
    450932824751
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box delaminated
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,032 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,032 miles
    Test number
    762369506248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,028 miles (+6,864)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,028 miles
    Test number
    719687932620
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,164 miles
    Test number
    137613770762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail61,164 miles (+9,582)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,164 miles
    Test number
    632484067082
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass51,582 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,582 miles
    Test number
    386924797823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,769 miles (+7,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,769 miles
    Test number
    727974884163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass37,054 miles (+7,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,054 miles
    Test number
    483848275681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,202 miles
    Test number
    148274955423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L66 YYS

Does L66 YYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 YYS is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 YYS?
The MOT on L66 YYS is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 YYS done?
L66 YYS was recorded at 122,120 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,506 miles a year.
Has L66 YYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 YYS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 YYS 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 L66 YYS find?
L66 YYS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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