Volkswagen Polo
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,199 cc
Y1 ETMMOT history
Y1 ETM is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 124,913 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 124,913 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y1 ETM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 1 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y1 ETM was last recorded at 124,913 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 4,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,813 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,100 miles
- Average per year
- 7,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,913 miles
- 2025 – 120,813 miles
- 2024 – 115,913 miles
- 2023 – 109,264 miles
- 2022 – 98,194 miles
- 2021 – 88,550 miles
- 2020 – 80,448 miles
- 2019 – 70,252 miles
- 2018 – 62,942 miles
- 2017 – 55,273 miles
- 2016 – 48,193 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,913 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 8 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,913 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 124,913 miles
- Test number
- 255994045863
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,913 miles (+4,100)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,913 miles
- Test number
- 594473780801
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,813 miles (+4,900)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 120,813 miles
- Test number
- 994532028859
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass115,913 miles (+6,649)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 115,913 miles
- Test number
- 637031503275
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,264 miles (+11,070)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 109,264 miles
- Test number
- 146950795082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,194 miles (+9,644)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 98,194 miles
- Test number
- 608257452856
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel.
Pass88,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 88,550 miles
- Test number
- 210924973564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,550 miles (+8,102)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,550 miles
- Test number
- 229623557593
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
Pass80,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 80,448 miles
- Test number
- 570009350827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,448 miles (+10,196)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,448 miles
- Test number
- 680474299184
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass70,252 miles (+7,310)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 70,252 miles
- Test number
- 187489406081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass62,942 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 62,942 miles
- Test number
- 390331217984
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 776534398813
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass55,273 miles (+7,080)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 55,273 miles
- Test number
- 163083002988
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres have worn edges inner and outer
Pass48,193 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 48,193 miles
- Test number
- 791870272982
- AdvisoryParking brake performance on min. of 16%
Questions about Y1 ETM
- Does Y1 ETM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 ETM is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y1 ETM?
- The MOT on Y1 ETM is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y1 ETM done?
- Y1 ETM was recorded at 124,913 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,313 miles a year.
- Has Y1 ETM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y1 ETM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y1 ETM 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 Y1 ETM find?
- Y1 ETM passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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