
Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
Y17 RMUMOT history
Y17 RMU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,662 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 91,662 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,013 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y17 RMU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 16 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y17 RMU was last recorded at 91,662 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,657 miles · 7 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 4,013 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,662 miles
- 2024 – 90,961 miles
- 2023 – 86,046 miles
- 2022 – 84,663 miles
- 2021 – 81,517 miles
- 2020 – 77,654 miles
- 2019 – 70,500 miles
- 2018 – 64,526 miles
- 2017 – 55,712 miles
- 2016 – 49,480 miles
- 2015 – 47,988 miles
- 2014 – 45,925 miles
- 2013 – 42,591 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split.
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split.
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split.
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,662 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 91,662 miles
- Test number
- 363930785501
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail91,657 miles (+696)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,657 miles
- Test number
- 486790133515
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,961 miles (+5)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 90,961 miles
- Test number
- 485513187576
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking, OSF and both rears only lightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail90,956 miles (+4,910)1 dangerous4 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,956 miles
- Test number
- 744736701236
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox. (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking, OSF and both rears only lightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,046 miles (+1,383)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 86,046 miles
- Test number
- 300055615283
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front dipped beam light intensity reduced
Pass84,663 miles (+3,146)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 84,663 miles
- Test number
- 496844763230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass81,517 miles (+3,863)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 81,517 miles
- Test number
- 225002030987
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,654 miles (+35)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 77,654 miles
- Test number
- 940068257386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,619 miles (+7,119)1 dangerous7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,619 miles
- Test number
- 267577183741
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,500 miles (+5,974)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 70,500 miles
- Test number
- 303276713635
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,526 miles (+8,814)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 64,526 miles
- Test number
- 202857537973
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,712 miles (+6,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 55,712 miles
- Test number
- 475636480502
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,480 miles (+1,492)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 49,480 miles
- Test number
- 109591269279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,988 miles (+2,063)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 47,988 miles
- Test number
- 519234256634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,925 miles (+3,334)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 45,925 miles
- Test number
- 389697914217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 42,591 miles
- Test number
- 568963533235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y17 RMU
- Does Y17 RMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 RMU is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y17 RMU?
- The MOT on Y17 RMU is valid until 16 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 RMU done?
- Y17 RMU was recorded at 91,662 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,013 miles a year.
- Has Y17 RMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y17 RMU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y17 RMU 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 RMU find?
- Y17 RMU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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