Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
Y13 AELMOT history
Y13 AEL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,365 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 79,365 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,720 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y13 AEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y13 AEL was last recorded at 79,365 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 79,365 miles · 2 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,720 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,365 miles
- 2025 – 71,825 miles
- 2024 – 65,313 miles
- 2023 – 54,063 miles
- 2022 – 52,125 miles
- 2021 – 49,740 miles
- 2020 – 45,126 miles
- 2019 – 42,162 miles
- 2018 – 39,123 miles
- 2017 – 35,416 miles
- 2016 – 29,246 miles
- 2015 – 27,347 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,365 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 27 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,365 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 79,365 miles
- Test number
- 386870640954
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Fail79,365 miles (+7,540)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,365 miles
- Test number
- 680382427927
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass71,825 miles (+6,512)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 71,825 miles
- Test number
- 322025565617
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass65,313 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 65,313 miles
- Test number
- 270484216778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,313 miles (+11,250)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,313 miles
- Test number
- 340516538650
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass54,063 miles (+1,938)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 54,063 miles
- Test number
- 558089304055
- AdvisoryFront Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass52,125 miles (+2,385)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 52,125 miles
- Test number
- 373868982204
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass49,740 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 49,740 miles
- Test number
- 375487715926
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail49,740 miles (+4,614)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,740 miles
- Test number
- 443667623186
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass45,126 miles (+2,964)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 45,126 miles
- Test number
- 842469533598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,162 miles (+3,039)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 42,162 miles
- Test number
- 808192685681
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass39,123 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 39,123 miles
- Test number
- 912480701156
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail39,123 miles (+3,707)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,123 miles
- Test number
- 786760008804
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass35,416 miles (+6,170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 35,416 miles
- Test number
- 204719762387
- AdvisoryLip on front discs
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished in tread
Pass29,246 miles (+1,899)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 29,246 miles
- Test number
- 867819006672
- AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish in tread
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to perish in tread
- AdvisorySlight lip on front discs
Pass27,347 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 27,347 miles
- Test number
- 600820501583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y13 AEL
- Does Y13 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y13 AEL is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y13 AEL?
- The MOT on Y13 AEL is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y13 AEL done?
- Y13 AEL was recorded at 79,365 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,720 miles a year.
- Has Y13 AEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y13 AEL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y13 AEL 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 Y13 AEL find?
- Y13 AEL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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