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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

Y18 BYJMOT history

Y18 BYJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 100,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

Y18 BYJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,797 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 BYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 BYJ was last recorded at 100,797 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 12,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,115 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,682 miles
Average per year
7,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,797 miles
  • 2024 – 88,115 miles
  • 2022 – 73,372 miles
  • 2021 – 63,562 miles
  • 2019 – 52,769 miles
  • 2018 – 46,615 miles
  • 2017 – 38,999 miles
  • 2016 – 27,348 miles
  • 2015 – 20,113 miles
  • 2014 – 11,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,797 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,797 miles (+12,682)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,797 miles
    Test number
    214789947300
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass88,115 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,115 miles
    Test number
    889641889146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail88,111 miles (+3,561)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,111 miles
    Test number
    300349820504
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,550 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,550 miles
    Test number
    834384899114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,549 miles (+11,177)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,549 miles
    Test number
    453898657209
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,372 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    263843087182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,290 miles (+8,728)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,290 miles
    Test number
    304491586152
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass63,562 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,562 miles
    Test number
    283246114425
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail63,562 miles (+10,793)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,562 miles
    Test number
    279352624066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass52,769 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    430300034801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,615 miles (+7,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,615 miles
    Test number
    669680617742
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass38,999 miles (+11,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,999 miles
    Test number
    441927248908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWasher jets poor output

  13. Pass27,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,348 miles
    Test number
    522002886788
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail27,348 miles (+7,235)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,348 miles
    Test number
    332330011039
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass20,113 miles (+8,445)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,113 miles
    Test number
    388287815174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    11,668 miles
    Test number
    435142574265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 BYJ

Does Y18 BYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 BYJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y18 BYJ?
The MOT on Y18 BYJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 BYJ done?
Y18 BYJ was recorded at 100,797 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 7,991 miles a year.
Has Y18 BYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 BYJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y18 BYJ 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 BYJ find?
Y18 BYJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front outer integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 3 more.

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