
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,199 cc
Y18 BXYMOT history
Y18 BXY is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,549 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 May 2026
- Mileage
- 158,549 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,999 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 BXY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 28 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 BXY was last recorded at 158,549 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 15,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 143,010 miles · 20 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,539 miles
- Average per year
- 10,999 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,549 miles
- 2024 – 143,010 miles
- 2023 – 142,999 miles
- 2022 – 126,909 miles
- 2020 – 110,462 miles
- 2019 – 101,656 miles
- 2018 – 96,700 miles
- 2017 – 86,017 miles
- 2016 – 69,713 miles
- 2015 – 56,503 miles
- 2014 – 47,238 miles
- 2013 – 31,234 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front headlight loose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,549 miles (+15,539)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 158,549 miles
- Test number
- 649610481034
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass143,010 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 143,010 miles
- Test number
- 861565144343
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass142,999 miles (+684)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 142,999 miles
- Test number
- 748808311646
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass142,315 miles (+3)3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 142,315 miles
- Test number
- 829029731494
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside sill under seal inner and outer
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
Fail142,312 miles (+15,403)4 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,312 miles
- Test number
- 544262609576
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
Pass126,909 miles3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 126,909 miles
- Test number
- 531995450007
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill outer and inner corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder seal to n/s/f sill
Fail126,909 miles (+16,447)3 repaired3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,909 miles
- Test number
- 706723011593
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill outer and inner corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder seal to n/s/f sill
Pass110,462 miles (+102)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 110,462 miles
- Test number
- 889281484532
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front under seal / taped applied to outer sill
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail110,360 miles (+8,704)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,360 miles
- Test number
- 494829669304
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRoad wheel fixing missing n/s/r + o/s/f (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass101,656 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 101,656 miles
- Test number
- 915762809876
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail101,656 miles (+4,956)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,656 miles
- Test number
- 403598082616
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass96,700 miles (+10,683)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 96,700 miles
- Test number
- 335951752884
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,017 miles (+16,304)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 86,017 miles
- Test number
- 833487141645
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fited
Pass69,713 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 69,713 miles
- Test number
- 295103292634
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
Fail69,713 miles (+13,210)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,713 miles
- Test number
- 165681580466
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
Pass56,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 56,503 miles
- Test number
- 896738855027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,503 miles (+9,265)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,503 miles
- Test number
- 807358355082
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass47,238 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 47,238 miles
- Test number
- 587082844282
- NoteManagement light on
Fail47,236 miles (+9,626)2 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,236 miles
- Test number
- 768520944209
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteManagement light on
Pass37,610 miles (+868)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 37,610 miles
- Test number
- 958458524031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,742 miles (+5,508)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,742 miles
- Test number
- 148511314075
- DangerousOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass31,234 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 31,234 miles
- Test number
- 685541073281
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNsr tyre on 3mm and slight cut on sidewall
Questions about Y18 BXY
- Does Y18 BXY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y18 BXY expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 BXY?
- The MOT on Y18 BXY expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y18 BXY done?
- Y18 BXY was recorded at 158,549 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 10,999 miles a year.
- Has Y18 BXY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 BXY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y18 BXY 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 Y18 BXY find?
- Y18 BXY passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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