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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

Y11 GDPMOT history

Y11 GDP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,103 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

Y11 GDP grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,103 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 GDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 GDP was last recorded at 109,103 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 9,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2018: 42,575 miles, lower than 48,789 miles on 28 Oct 2017.

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
99,745 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,358 miles
Average per year
8,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,103 miles
  • 2025 – 99,745 miles
  • 2024 – 89,307 miles
  • 2023 – 77,824 miles
  • 2022 – 68,590 miles
  • 2021 – 64,304 miles
  • 2019 – 52,060 miles
  • 2018 – 42,575 miles
  • 2017 – 48,789 miles
  • 2016 – 28,497 miles
  • 2015 – 21,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,103 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,103 miles (+9,358)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,103 miles
    Test number
    366752541935
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass99,745 miles (+10,438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,745 miles
    Test number
    894693283619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass89,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    437053647133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,307 miles (+11,483)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    986929596333
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  5. Pass77,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,824 miles
    Test number
    359272201289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,824 miles (+9,234)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,824 miles
    Test number
    949800134952
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    747993580774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,590 miles (+4,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    733393055608
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,304 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,304 miles
    Test number
    545606770282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,394 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,394 miles
    Test number
    667181203880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,368 miles (+10,308)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,368 miles
    Test number
    247603467021
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass52,060 miles (+9,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,060 miles
    Test number
    430985540424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass42,575 miles (-6,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,575 miles
    Test number
    627732710894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass48,789 miles (+20,292)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,789 miles
    Test number
    876321686586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,497 miles (+7,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,497 miles
    Test number
    720052125428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre as a nail in the traed pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass21,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,168 miles
    Test number
    488628543929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y11 GDP

Does Y11 GDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 GDP is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y11 GDP?
The MOT on Y11 GDP is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 GDP done?
Y11 GDP was recorded at 109,103 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 8,565 miles a year.
Has Y11 GDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 GDP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y11 GDP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y11 GDP find?
Y11 GDP passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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