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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

Y17 DLGMOT history

Y17 DLG is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

Y17 DLG white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,040 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 DLG
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
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 DLG was last recorded at 76,040 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,201 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,839 miles
Average per year
5,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,040 miles
  • 2024 – 74,201 miles
  • 2023 – 72,113 miles
  • 2022 – 69,762 miles
  • 2021 – 66,918 miles
  • 2020 – 61,670 miles
  • 2019 – 54,839 miles
  • 2018 – 45,491 miles
  • 2017 – 38,501 miles
  • 2016 – 31,001 miles
  • 2015 – 23,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,040 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,040 miles
    Test number
    795961069871
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail76,040 miles (+1,839)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,040 miles
    Test number
    492870119861
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass74,201 miles (+2,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,201 miles
    Test number
    918811030874
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s tyre inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass72,113 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    186503950845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,762 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,762 miles
    Test number
    942666342510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,918 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    586753922764
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail66,915 miles (+5,245)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,915 miles
    Test number
    635499100810
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass61,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,670 miles
    Test number
    744314927540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  9. Fail61,670 miles (+6,831)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,670 miles
    Test number
    576994601388
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre section sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  10. Pass54,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,839 miles
    Test number
    845808073267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail54,839 miles (+9,348)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,839 miles
    Test number
    242558634513
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding very stiff to turn by hand with vehicle jacked up (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to turn by hand with vehicle jacked up (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass45,491 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    306046264348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,501 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,501 miles
    Test number
    667783124648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,001 miles (+7,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,001 miles
    Test number
    574311816253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass23,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,837 miles
    Test number
    178064885113
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y17 DLG

Does Y17 DLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 DLG is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y17 DLG?
The MOT on Y17 DLG is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 DLG done?
Y17 DLG was recorded at 76,040 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,020 miles a year.
Has Y17 DLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 DLG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y17 DLG 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 DLG find?
Y17 DLG passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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