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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,000 cc

W465 YKLMOT history

W465 YKL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 118,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

W465 YKL silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,071 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W465 YKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W465 YKL was last recorded at 118,071 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2025: 115,462 miles, lower than 115,642 miles on 3 Jul 2025.

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
115,462 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,609 miles
Average per year
3,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,071 miles
  • 2025 – 115,462 miles
  • 2024 – 114,084 miles
  • 2022 – 109,534 miles
  • 2021 – 105,662 miles
  • 2019 – 104,070 miles
  • 2018 – 100,937 miles
  • 2017 – 98,482 miles
  • 2016 – 93,668 miles
  • 2015 – 87,878 miles
  • 2014 – 82,741 miles
  • 2013 – 79,189 miles
  • 2012 – 75,155 miles
  • 2011 – 69,980 miles
  • 2010 – 65,487 miles
  • 2009 – 60,535 miles
  • 2008 – 56,001 miles
  • 2007 – 51,896 miles
  • 2006 – 45,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,071 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central silencer slight blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,071 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,071 miles
    Test number
    634382869876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,071 miles (+2,609)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,071 miles
    Test number
    940432281405
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,462 miles (-180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,462 miles
    Test number
    285079006281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,642 miles (+1,558)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,642 miles
    Test number
    344390013869
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box holed (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,084 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,084 miles
    Test number
    101384609934
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to wing panel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear hose connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail114,084 miles (+4,550)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,084 miles
    Test number
    912685716784
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to wing panel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear hose connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass109,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,534 miles
    Test number
    663288050927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail109,534 miles (+3,872)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,534 miles
    Test number
    662451152622
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed in seat (seat catch broken) (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront NEEDS TRACKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass105,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,662 miles
    Test number
    309303292810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,662 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,662 miles
    Test number
    337260478165
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Fail105,662 miles (+1,592)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,662 miles
    Test number
    721345799621
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass104,070 miles (+3,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,070 miles
    Test number
    216820704293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass100,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,937 miles
    Test number
    729761954493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,937 miles (+2,455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,937 miles
    Test number
    805343062920
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass98,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    269197830069
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  16. Fail98,482 miles (+4,814)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    903808258027
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  17. Pass93,668 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,668 miles
    Test number
    781154746603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,878 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,878 miles
    Test number
    989778335177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,741 miles (+3,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    548129634167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass79,189 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    566330743139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail79,189 miles (+4,034)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    736130043128
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass75,155 miles (+5,175)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,155 miles
    Test number
    688524842180
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight tightness of O/S/R brake

  23. Pass69,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,980 miles
    Test number
    195033541148
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail69,980 miles (+4,493)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,980 miles
    Test number
    855193941106
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass65,487 miles (+4,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,487 miles
    Test number
    902754440197
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass60,535 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    210426149458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,001 miles (+4,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,001 miles
    Test number
    170490738164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,896 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,896 miles
    Test number
    361033547158
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass51,896 miles (+5,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,896 miles
    Test number
    890903747104
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass45,955 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,955 miles
    Test number
    604612846159
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm
    • NoteRear wiper split †

  31. Fail45,955 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,955 miles
    Test number
    943572346173
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm
    • NoteRear wiper split

Questions about W465 YKL

Does W465 YKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W465 YKL is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on W465 YKL?
The MOT on W465 YKL is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W465 YKL done?
W465 YKL was recorded at 118,071 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,634 miles a year.
Has W465 YKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W465 YKL has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on W465 YKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W465 YKL find?
W465 YKL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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