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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

T321 YAMMOT history

T321 YAM is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,525 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T321 YAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T321 YAM was last recorded at 110,525 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 7,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,848 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,677 miles
Average per year
5,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,525 miles
  • 2024 – 102,848 miles
  • 2023 – 97,328 miles
  • 2022 – 90,678 miles
  • 2021 – 87,672 miles
  • 2020 – 84,796 miles
  • 2019 – 82,048 miles
  • 2018 – 78,374 miles
  • 2017 – 73,914 miles
  • 2016 – 69,953 miles
  • 2015 – 64,792 miles
  • 2014 – 58,154 miles
  • 2013 – 50,966 miles
  • 2012 – 46,418 miles
  • 2011 – 35,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,525 miles
    Test number
    845866917084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,521 miles (+7,673)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,521 miles
    Test number
    757074822868
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass102,848 miles (+5,520)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,848 miles
    Test number
    593082000801
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,328 miles
    Test number
    571100040631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail97,326 miles (+6,648)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,326 miles
    Test number
    476396838417
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,678 miles
    Test number
    282136511270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,678 miles (+3,006)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,678 miles
    Test number
    915604756687
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,672 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,672 miles
    Test number
    344756264955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,796 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,796 miles
    Test number
    356166865718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,048 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,048 miles
    Test number
    655387951227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,374 miles (+4,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    940350351316
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass73,914 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,914 miles
    Test number
    552191473304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,913 miles (+3,960)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,913 miles
    Test number
    746911943307
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryStrongly advise to change front discs and pads

  14. Pass69,953 miles (+5,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,953 miles
    Test number
    274161062151
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass64,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    361479339263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,792 miles (+6,638)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    838914814372
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  17. Pass58,154 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,154 miles
    Test number
    335513224291
    • NoteBoth front brake discs becoming worn
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail58,154 miles (+7,188)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,154 miles
    Test number
    115223424226
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs becoming worn
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass50,966 miles (+4,548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,966 miles
    Test number
    566197713225
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail46,418 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,418 miles
    Test number
    379247232465
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass46,418 miles (+11,181)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,418 miles
    Test number
    906147132236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,237 miles
    Test number
    316482041272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T321 YAM

Does T321 YAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T321 YAM is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T321 YAM?
The MOT on T321 YAM is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T321 YAM done?
T321 YAM was recorded at 110,525 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,303 miles a year.
Has T321 YAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T321 YAM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T321 YAM 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 T321 YAM find?
T321 YAM passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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