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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

Y17 LAUMOT history

Y17 LAU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 59,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

Y17 LAU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
59,661 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 LAU was last recorded at 59,661 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 9,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,966 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,695 miles
Average per year
7,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,661 miles
  • 2025 – 49,966 miles
  • 2024 – 41,527 miles
  • 2023 – 35,189 miles
  • 2022 – 26,986 miles
  • 2021 – 20,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,661 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 11 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,661 miles (+9,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    989998694166
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass49,966 miles (+8,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    49,966 miles
    Test number
    964474782793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to rear

  3. Pass41,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,527 miles
    Test number
    910552926421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,527 miles (+6,338)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,527 miles
    Test number
    681629636429
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  5. Pass35,189 miles (+8,203)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    35,189 miles
    Test number
    640552068352
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection

  6. Pass26,986 miles (+6,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    26,986 miles
    Test number
    470586344490
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  7. Pass20,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    20,287 miles
    Test number
    684191624470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 LAU

Does Y17 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 LAU is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 LAU?
The MOT on Y17 LAU is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 LAU done?
Y17 LAU was recorded at 59,661 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 7,854 miles a year.
Has Y17 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 LAU has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y17 LAU 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 LAU find?
Y17 LAU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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