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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y212 KUGMOT history

Y212 KUG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 36,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

Y212 KUG blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
36,868 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 KUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 KUG was last recorded at 36,868 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,731 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,137 miles
Average per year
1,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,868 miles
  • 2024 – 35,731 miles
  • 2023 – 34,849 miles
  • 2022 – 33,711 miles
  • 2021 – 32,734 miles
  • 2020 – 32,012 miles
  • 2019 – 30,795 miles
  • 2018 – 29,013 miles
  • 2017 – 27,107 miles
  • 2016 – 25,261 miles
  • 2015 – 23,983 miles
  • 2014 – 22,632 miles
  • 2013 – 21,027 miles
  • 2012 – 19,403 miles
  • 2011 – 17,952 miles
  • 2010 – 15,525 miles
  • 2009 – 13,123 miles
  • 2008 – 11,763 miles
  • 2007 – 9,858 miles
  • 2006 – 8,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear tyre scrubbing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,868 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    36,868 miles
    Test number
    519368730006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail36,868 miles (+1,137)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,868 miles
    Test number
    745397153754
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass35,731 miles (+882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    35,731 miles
    Test number
    670141320091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass34,849 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    34,849 miles
    Test number
    212287060527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also slight cracking to bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also slight cracking to bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has uneven wear
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail34,849 miles (+1,138)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,849 miles
    Test number
    668794807050
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also slight cracking to bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also slight cracking to bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has uneven wear
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass33,711 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    33,711 miles
    Test number
    288455982971
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also light splitting to bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also light splitting to bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre scrubbing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail33,711 miles (+977)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,711 miles
    Test number
    667656776822
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also light splitting to bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also light splitting to bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre scrubbing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass32,734 miles (+722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,734 miles
    Test number
    574248652573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre scrubbing on outer edge
  9. Pass32,012 miles (+1,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,012 miles
    Test number
    767769592396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass30,795 miles (+1,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,795 miles
    Test number
    996862811381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass29,013 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,013 miles
    Test number
    466845296187
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. Fail29,013 miles (+1,906)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,013 miles
    Test number
    685472345033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  13. Pass27,107 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,107 miles
    Test number
    209205956877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,261 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,261 miles
    Test number
    655762064984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,983 miles (+1,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,983 miles
    Test number
    426869145133
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass22,632 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,632 miles
    Test number
    988752844142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,027 miles (+1,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,027 miles
    Test number
    588050443144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass19,403 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,403 miles
    Test number
    929743442169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,952 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,952 miles
    Test number
    245824941472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,525 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,525 miles
    Test number
    321269330164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,123 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,123 miles
    Test number
    244518339173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,763 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    11,763 miles
    Test number
    923715538195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,858 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,858 miles
    Test number
    272284147416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    8,105 miles
    Test number
    252170956197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 KUG

Does Y212 KUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y212 KUG is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y212 KUG?
The MOT on Y212 KUG is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y212 KUG done?
Y212 KUG was recorded at 36,868 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 1,477 miles a year.
Has Y212 KUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 KUG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y212 KUG 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 Y212 KUG find?
Y212 KUG passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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