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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,900 cc

T121 YCEMOT history

T121 YCE is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,757 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 YCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 YCE was last recorded at 104,757 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 12,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,434 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,323 miles
Average per year
5,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,757 miles
  • 2025 – 92,434 miles
  • 2024 – 86,471 miles
  • 2023 – 78,709 miles
  • 2022 – 71,521 miles
  • 2021 – 65,021 miles
  • 2020 – 58,713 miles
  • 2019 – 52,662 miles
  • 2018 – 50,072 miles
  • 2017 – 47,310 miles
  • 2016 – 44,657 miles
  • 2015 – 41,541 miles
  • 2014 – 38,399 miles
  • 2013 – 34,636 miles
  • 2012 – 30,203 miles
  • 2011 – 26,205 miles
  • 2010 – 21,743 miles
  • 2009 – 16,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,757 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Advise cleaner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,757 miles (+12,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,757 miles
    Test number
    548670608426
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,434 miles (+5,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,434 miles
    Test number
    259195800065
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,471 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,471 miles
    Test number
    759009747444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise cleaner

  4. Fail86,463 miles (+7,754)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,463 miles
    Test number
    981509393696
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise cleaner

  5. Pass78,709 miles (+7,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,709 miles
    Test number
    367457539456
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass71,521 miles (+6,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    814763136339
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass65,021 miles (+6,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,021 miles
    Test number
    216700634043
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass58,713 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,713 miles
    Test number
    166504383882
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bump stop deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail58,713 miles (+6,051)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,713 miles
    Test number
    336310305961
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bump stop deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass52,662 miles (+2,590)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,662 miles
    Test number
    725859213826
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass50,072 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    613067307856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,310 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,310 miles
    Test number
    152383071406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,657 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,657 miles
    Test number
    960576158146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,541 miles (+3,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,541 miles
    Test number
    547679905279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass38,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,399 miles
    Test number
    565645704217
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail38,399 miles (+3,763)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,399 miles
    Test number
    595545904255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail34,636 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,636 miles
    Test number
    147804413246
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass34,636 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,636 miles
    Test number
    197634713263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,203 miles (+3,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,203 miles
    Test number
    845553812243
    • NoteTyres 3mm

  20. Pass26,205 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,205 miles
    Test number
    355594911237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,743 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,743 miles
    Test number
    410700510231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,895 miles
    Test number
    341589009205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T121 YCE

Does T121 YCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 YCE is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 YCE?
The MOT on T121 YCE is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 YCE done?
T121 YCE was recorded at 104,757 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,158 miles a year.
Has T121 YCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 YCE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T121 YCE 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 T121 YCE find?
T121 YCE passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on inner edge; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears.

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