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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

L90 YLYMOT history

L90 YLY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L90 YLY white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,694 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 YLY
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
5 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 YLY was last recorded at 93,694 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 5,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,038 miles · 11 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,656 miles
Average per year
6,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,694 miles
  • 2024 – 88,038 miles
  • 2023 – 83,036 miles
  • 2022 – 77,779 miles
  • 2021 – 70,890 miles
  • 2020 – 67,940 miles
  • 2019 – 61,382 miles
  • 2018 – 50,880 miles
  • 2017 – 41,436 miles
  • 2016 – 34,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,694 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Coil spring corroded all springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,694 miles (+5,656)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,694 miles
    Test number
    556823746536
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass88,038 miles (+5,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,038 miles
    Test number
    975860448843
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass83,036 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,036 miles
    Test number
    101777682609
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail83,034 miles (+5,255)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,034 miles
    Test number
    728295748691
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass77,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,779 miles
    Test number
    397415507573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,779 miles (+6,889)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,779 miles
    Test number
    299278302725
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Pass70,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,890 miles
    Test number
    155764795906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryKnock in steering,
  8. Fail70,889 miles (+2,949)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,889 miles
    Test number
    560845960632
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryKnock in steering,
  9. Pass67,940 miles (+6,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    497799831544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass61,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,382 miles
    Test number
    212649024019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,382 miles (+10,502)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,382 miles
    Test number
    792749513346
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  12. Pass50,880 miles (+9,444)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,880 miles
    Test number
    979400497793
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault reset (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  13. Pass41,436 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,436 miles
    Test number
    922858322058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,719 miles (+5,735)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,719 miles
    Test number
    608014518298
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
  15. Pass34,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    501913104233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly. bump stop broken. tyre out of shape .
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail34,984 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,984 miles
    Test number
    975679725775
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly. bump stop broken. tyre out of shape .
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L90 YLY

Does L90 YLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 YLY is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 YLY?
The MOT on L90 YLY is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 YLY done?
L90 YLY was recorded at 93,694 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,116 miles a year.
Has L90 YLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 YLY has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 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 L90 YLY find?
L90 YLY passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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