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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

Y11 TABMOT history

Y11 TAB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 44,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

Y11 TAB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
44,723 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 TAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 TAB was last recorded at 44,723 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2019: 36,349 miles, lower than 36,634 miles on 8 Feb 2019.

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
44,087 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
1,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,723 miles
  • 2025 – 44,087 miles
  • 2024 – 43,771 miles
  • 2023 – 43,103 miles
  • 2022 – 40,836 miles
  • 2021 – 39,107 miles
  • 2019 – 36,349 miles
  • 2017 – 34,530 miles
  • 2016 – 34,265 miles
  • 2015 – 31,670 miles
  • 2014 – 29,425 miles
  • 2013 – 26,169 miles
  • 2012 – 25,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,723 miles (+636)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    44,723 miles
    Test number
    705305691363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  2. Pass44,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    44,087 miles
    Test number
    876798007613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail44,087 miles (+316)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,087 miles
    Test number
    332760442199
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass43,771 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    43,771 miles
    Test number
    438552375545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,103 miles (+2,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    43,103 miles
    Test number
    368454329363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass40,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,836 miles
    Test number
    305729718392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,835 miles (+1,728)7 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,835 miles
    Test number
    959950246124
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  8. Pass39,107 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    39,107 miles
    Test number
    707485240427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail39,107 miles (+2,758)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,107 miles
    Test number
    915334011320
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass36,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,349 miles
    Test number
    467461688943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Fail36,349 miles (-285)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,349 miles
    Test number
    671814377770
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  12. Pass36,634 miles (+2,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    36,634 miles
    Test number
    402632069444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  13. Pass34,530 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,530 miles
    Test number
    755370869082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,265 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,265 miles
    Test number
    596425883334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,670 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,670 miles
    Test number
    108267475024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,425 miles (+3,256)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,425 miles
    Test number
    648105684075
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass26,169 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,169 miles
    Test number
    808880183008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,306 miles
    Test number
    156220322463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,306 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,306 miles
    Test number
    966510322062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about Y11 TAB

Does Y11 TAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 TAB is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y11 TAB?
The MOT on Y11 TAB is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 TAB done?
Y11 TAB was recorded at 44,723 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 1,337 miles a year.
Has Y11 TAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 TAB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y11 TAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y11 TAB find?
Y11 TAB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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