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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

R282 YUDMOT history

R282 YUD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,617 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R282 YUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

R282 YUD was last recorded at 57,617 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 9,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,093 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9,524 miles
Average per year
1,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,617 miles
  • 2025 – 48,093 miles
  • 2024 – 42,847 miles
  • 2023 – 37,306 miles
  • 2022 – 29,840 miles
  • 2021 – 25,188 miles
  • 2020 – 21,071 miles
  • 2014 – 20,504 miles
  • 2013 – 20,487 miles
  • 2012 – 20,119 miles
  • 2011 – 19,957 miles
  • 2010 – 19,748 miles
  • 2009 – 19,562 miles
  • 2008 – 19,270 miles
  • 2007 – 18,896 miles
  • 2006 – 18,604 miles
  • 2005 – 18,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail57,617 miles
  • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail57,617 miles (+9,524)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,617 miles
    Test number
    827184723488
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,093 miles (+5,246)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    48,093 miles
    Test number
    631583206121
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones , rear bushes both starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,847 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,847 miles
    Test number
    280937889806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail42,804 miles (+5,498)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,804 miles
    Test number
    438812140410
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass37,306 miles (+198)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    37,306 miles
    Test number
    681355323390
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Fail37,108 miles (+7,268)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,108 miles
    Test number
    870396890286
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  7. Pass29,840 miles (+4,652)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    29,840 miles
    Test number
    371548024206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass25,188 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    25,188 miles
    Test number
    826410181186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,071 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    21,071 miles
    Test number
    533447264347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,504 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,504 miles
    Test number
    498229224420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,487 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    20,487 miles
    Test number
    217432733376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,476 miles (+357)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,476 miles
    Test number
    128271333385
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Pass20,119 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    20,119 miles
    Test number
    597171642321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,957 miles (+209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,957 miles
    Test number
    985475231330
    • NoteServo vacuum hose end is splitbut not leaking

  15. Pass19,748 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,748 miles
    Test number
    420628420347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass19,562 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,562 miles
    Test number
    744077539394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass19,270 miles (+374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,270 miles
    Test number
    862187038315
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass18,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,896 miles
    Test number
    202880747392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,896 miles (+292)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,896 miles
    Test number
    422260047447
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  20. Pass18,604 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,604 miles
    Test number
    693221146370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    18,187 miles
    Test number
    523038145364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R282 YUD

Does R282 YUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R282 YUD is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R282 YUD?
The MOT on R282 YUD is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R282 YUD done?
R282 YUD was recorded at 57,617 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 1,892 miles a year.
Has R282 YUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R282 YUD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on R282 YUD 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 R282 YUD find?
R282 YUD failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects and 5 advisories: rear exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer; battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; central rear seat belt buckle missing, and 13 more.

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