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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

T21 YCMMOT history

T21 YCM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
139,348 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 YCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T21 YCM was last recorded at 139,348 miles on 16 May 2025, 10,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2019: 97,787 miles, lower than 115,888 miles on 27 Nov 2018.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,229 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
10,119 miles
Average per year
4,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,348 miles
  • 2024 – 129,229 miles
  • 2022 – 119,118 miles
  • 2021 – 116,062 miles
  • 2020 – 105,285 miles
  • 2019 – 97,797 miles
  • 2018 – 115,888 miles
  • 2017 – 111,448 miles
  • 2016 – 103,750 miles
  • 2015 – 96,993 miles
  • 2014 – 88,924 miles
  • 2013 – 85,627 miles
  • 2012 – 80,658 miles
  • 2011 – 71,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,348 miles
  • MajorExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,348 miles (+10,119)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,348 miles
    Test number
    774114149589
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,229 miles (+10,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,229 miles
    Test number
    618388504397
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,118 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,118 miles
    Test number
    861302396420
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail119,118 miles (+3,056)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,118 miles
    Test number
    258917388955
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass116,062 miles (+6)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,062 miles
    Test number
    635056321083
    • MinorRear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail116,056 miles (+10,771)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,056 miles
    Test number
    509124084744
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass105,285 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,285 miles
    Test number
    690815950717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,930 miles (+7,133)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,930 miles
    Test number
    672785781247
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,797 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,797 miles
    Test number
    291196669364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,787 miles (-18,101)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,787 miles
    Test number
    945122142194
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass115,888 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,888 miles
    Test number
    115541239504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,886 miles (+4,438)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,886 miles
    Test number
    263072754893
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass111,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,448 miles
    Test number
    725648254245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail111,448 miles (+7,698)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,448 miles
    Test number
    651430956757
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass103,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,750 miles
    Test number
    276771637936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,750 miles (+6,757)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,750 miles
    Test number
    644304872624
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass96,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,993 miles
    Test number
    228754699969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,986 miles (+8,062)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,986 miles
    Test number
    808440783321
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass88,924 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,924 miles
    Test number
    466866824286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,627 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    256020343269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,658 miles (+9,336)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    607305132249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,322 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,322 miles
    Test number
    418484951004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,108 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,108 miles
    Test number
    526187041037
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about T21 YCM

Does T21 YCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 YCM expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 YCM?
The MOT on T21 YCM expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 YCM done?
T21 YCM was recorded at 139,348 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 4,790 miles a year.
Has T21 YCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 YCM has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 YCM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T21 YCM find?
T21 YCM failed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; power steering component leaking, and 6 more.

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