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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

R3 YFJMOT history

R3 YFJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 101,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

R3 YFJ red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,944 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R3 YFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R3 YFJ was last recorded at 101,944 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 9,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2019: 29,128 miles, lower than 50,346 miles on 5 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,096 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,848 miles
Average per year
8,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,944 miles
  • 2024 – 92,096 miles
  • 2023 – 87,440 miles
  • 2022 – 83,766 miles
  • 2021 – 81,585 miles
  • 2020 – 77,197 miles
  • 2019 – 29,128 miles
  • 2018 – 50,346 miles
  • 2017 – 34,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,944 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,944 miles (+9,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,944 miles
    Test number
    579863618339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass92,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,096 miles
    Test number
    558721652036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail92,096 miles (+4,656)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,096 miles
    Test number
    251232115114
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass87,440 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,440 miles
    Test number
    710180247518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,766 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,766 miles
    Test number
    517404652194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,585 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,585 miles
    Test number
    726436731337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,197 miles (+48,069)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,197 miles
    Test number
    200379408348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,128 miles (-21,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,128 miles
    Test number
    183392398318
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass50,346 miles (+15,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,346 miles
    Test number
    412103834860
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

  10. Pass34,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,906 miles
    Test number
    523033013608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R3 YFJ

Does R3 YFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R3 YFJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R3 YFJ?
The MOT on R3 YFJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R3 YFJ done?
R3 YFJ was recorded at 101,944 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 8,250 miles a year.
Has R3 YFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R3 YFJ has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on R3 YFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R3 YFJ find?
R3 YFJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords starting to perish; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords starting to perish.

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