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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

T1 YLHMOT history

T1 YLH is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,266 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 YLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 YLH was last recorded at 131,266 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 14,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,240 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,026 miles
Average per year
8,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,266 miles
  • 2025 – 117,240 miles
  • 2024 – 108,030 miles
  • 2023 – 98,660 miles
  • 2021 – 93,798 miles
  • 2020 – 89,659 miles
  • 2019 – 79,985 miles
  • 2018 – 70,666 miles
  • 2017 – 61,934 miles
  • 2016 – 53,232 miles
  • 2015 – 40,845 miles
  • 2014 – 30,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,266 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,266 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,266 miles
    Test number
    374498390807
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,266 miles (+14,026)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,266 miles
    Test number
    989283675193
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,240 miles (+9,210)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,240 miles
    Test number
    391223061474
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs heat shields corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake has reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Pass108,030 miles (+9,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,030 miles
    Test number
    436014926889
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass98,660 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,660 miles
    Test number
    291148909856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,625 miles (+4,827)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,625 miles
    Test number
    924931863476
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass93,798 miles (+4,139)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,798 miles
    Test number
    602956704814
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass89,659 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,659 miles
    Test number
    950702599622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,524 miles (+7,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,524 miles
    Test number
    401006826926
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass79,985 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    436463883290
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail79,985 miles (+9,319)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    514050199389
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass70,666 miles (+8,732)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    956254449026
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake lever
    • 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))

  13. Pass61,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,934 miles
    Test number
    593716780754
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail61,933 miles (+8,701)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,933 miles
    Test number
    421678129028
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass53,232 miles (+12,387)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,232 miles
    Test number
    286463126475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,845 miles (+10,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,845 miles
    Test number
    949906705117
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass30,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    538678704129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 YLH

Does T1 YLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 YLH is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 YLH?
The MOT on T1 YLH is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 YLH done?
T1 YLH was recorded at 131,266 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 8,563 miles a year.
Has T1 YLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 YLH has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T1 YLH 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 T1 YLH find?
T1 YLH passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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