Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
Y17 DHWMOT history
Y17 DHW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,006 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 140,006 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,225 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y17 DHW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Oct 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y17 DHW was last recorded at 140,006 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 9,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 130,416 miles · 13 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,590 miles
- Average per year
- 9,225 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,006 miles
- 2024 – 130,416 miles
- 2023 – 123,808 miles
- 2022 – 113,152 miles
- 2021 – 107,377 miles
- 2019 – 90,882 miles
- 2018 – 75,066 miles
- 2017 – 50,950 miles
- 2015 – 40,636 miles
- 2013 – 28,222 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,006 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Under covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,006 miles (+9,590)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 140,006 miles
- Test number
- 330238929773
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass130,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 130,416 miles
- Test number
- 503087530175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,413 miles (+6,605)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,413 miles
- Test number
- 446473374370
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,808 miles (+10,656)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 123,808 miles
- Test number
- 776393838606
- AdvisoryRequirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair
Pass113,152 miles (+5,775)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 113,152 miles
- Test number
- 758714658955
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exaust dteriorating
Pass107,377 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 107,377 miles
- Test number
- 296067962245
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Fail107,377 miles (+16,495)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,377 miles
- Test number
- 835853190620
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass90,882 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 90,882 miles
- Test number
- 870785756517
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,881 miles (+15,815)3 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,881 miles
- Test number
- 140470556079
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,066 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 75,066 miles
- Test number
- 729772355085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,064 miles (+7,162)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,064 miles
- Test number
- 201532023130
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,902 miles (+16,952)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 67,902 miles
- Test number
- 947571536980
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,950 miles (+10,314)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 50,950 miles
- Test number
- 922659799598
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin between 1.5 & 1.8mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.0mm also tyre scrubbed off on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.0mm also slightly mis-shaped (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,636 miles (+6,203)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 40,636 miles
- Test number
- 865555635622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,433 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,433 miles
- Test number
- 485972615061
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass34,433 miles (+6,211)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 34,433 miles
- Test number
- 718802215039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 28,222 miles
- Test number
- 266283203365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y17 DHW
- Does Y17 DHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 DHW is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y17 DHW?
- The MOT on Y17 DHW is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y17 DHW done?
- Y17 DHW was recorded at 140,006 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 9,225 miles a year.
- Has Y17 DHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y17 DHW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y17 DHW 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 Y17 DHW find?
- Y17 DHW passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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