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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

Y11 LYAMOT history

Y11 LYA is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

Y11 LYA white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,752 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 LYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 LYA was last recorded at 134,752 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 10,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,287 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,465 miles
Average per year
8,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,752 miles
  • 2024 – 124,287 miles
  • 2023 – 115,117 miles
  • 2022 – 106,667 miles
  • 2021 – 98,325 miles
  • 2020 – 92,174 miles
  • 2019 – 82,175 miles
  • 2018 – 72,464 miles
  • 2017 – 65,675 miles
  • 2016 – 58,555 miles
  • 2015 – 48,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,752 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPark brake lever travel slightly high

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,752 miles (+10,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,752 miles
    Test number
    112635635260
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever travel slightly high
  2. Pass124,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,287 miles
    Test number
    625821096553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,285 miles (+9,168)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,285 miles
    Test number
    812099957530
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass115,117 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,117 miles
    Test number
    128738625622
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail115,114 miles (+8,447)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,114 miles
    Test number
    411596805076
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass106,667 miles (+8,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,667 miles
    Test number
    329047378070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass98,325 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,325 miles
    Test number
    450075251210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail98,325 miles (+6,151)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,325 miles
    Test number
    464506778210
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass92,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,174 miles
    Test number
    428016318421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,174 miles (+9,999)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,174 miles
    Test number
    745599030660
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass82,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,175 miles
    Test number
    408442951865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,175 miles (+9,711)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,175 miles
    Test number
    260403852602
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass72,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,464 miles
    Test number
    385747765185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,464 miles (+6,789)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,464 miles
    Test number
    228832999794
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass65,675 miles (+7,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,675 miles
    Test number
    573722233637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass58,555 miles (+9,577)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    262607749780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,978 miles
    Test number
    327320715118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y11 LYA

Does Y11 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 LYA is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y11 LYA?
The MOT on Y11 LYA is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 LYA done?
Y11 LYA was recorded at 134,752 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 8,116 miles a year.
Has Y11 LYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 LYA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y11 LYA 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 Y11 LYA find?
Y11 LYA passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; park brake lever travel slightly high.

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