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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,422 cc

Y1 YLFMOT history

Y1 YLF is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

Y1 YLF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
174,652 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 YLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 YLF was last recorded at 174,652 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 2,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,697 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,955 miles
Average per year
10,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,652 miles
  • 2025 – 171,697 miles
  • 2024 – 166,872 miles
  • 2023 – 154,737 miles
  • 2022 – 149,284 miles
  • 2021 – 141,033 miles
  • 2020 – 135,355 miles
  • 2019 – 102,644 miles
  • 2018 – 89,480 miles
  • 2017 – 76,837 miles
  • 2016 – 63,361 miles
  • 2015 – 49,186 miles
  • 2014 – 40,044 miles
  • 2013 – 30,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,652 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,652 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    174,652 miles
    Test number
    230130848180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,697 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,697 miles
    Test number
    644676636134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    166,872 miles
    Test number
    924974155303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,872 miles (+12,135)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,872 miles
    Test number
    801436645155
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  5. Pass154,737 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,737 miles
    Test number
    179026083314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,284 miles
    Test number
    404340900866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,284 miles (+8,251)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,284 miles
    Test number
    969650053012
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front 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))

  8. Pass141,033 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    141,033 miles
    Test number
    385933769335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,355 miles5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,355 miles
    Test number
    125633650184
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Fail135,348 miles (+32,704)4 major5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,348 miles
    Test number
    392982731413
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass102,644 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,644 miles
    Test number
    143191299836
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail102,636 miles (+13,156)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,636 miles
    Test number
    982651603637
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass89,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,480 miles
    Test number
    249785408304
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail89,480 miles (+12,643)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,480 miles
    Test number
    370735677575
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass76,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,837 miles
    Test number
    538579303306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail76,837 miles (+13,476)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,837 miles
    Test number
    650228596803
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass63,361 miles (+14,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,361 miles
    Test number
    766768837923
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass49,186 miles (+9,142)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,186 miles
    Test number
    479811325000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,044 miles (+9,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,044 miles
    Test number
    789798504063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass30,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,171 miles
    Test number
    107327303057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,171 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,171 miles
    Test number
    789407803051
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about Y1 YLF

Does Y1 YLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 YLF is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 YLF?
The MOT on Y1 YLF is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 YLF done?
Y1 YLF was recorded at 174,652 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 10,937 miles a year.
Has Y1 YLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 YLF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y1 YLF 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 YLF find?
Y1 YLF passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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