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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.

Y17 RMU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass91,662 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. Pass49,480 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,480 miles
    Test number
    109591269279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,988 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,988 miles
    Test number
    519234256634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,925 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,925 miles
    Test number
    389697914217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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