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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y212 SLCMOT history

Y212 SLC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

Y212 SLC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
97,030 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 SLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 SLC was last recorded at 97,030 miles on 11 May 2026, 881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,149 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
881 miles
Average per year
2,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,030 miles
  • 2025 – 96,149 miles
  • 2024 – 95,208 miles
  • 2023 – 94,258 miles
  • 2022 – 93,134 miles
  • 2021 – 91,924 miles
  • 2020 – 90,635 miles
  • 2019 – 88,745 miles
  • 2018 – 85,890 miles
  • 2017 – 83,520 miles
  • 2016 – 80,522 miles
  • 2015 – 77,937 miles
  • 2014 – 73,742 miles
  • 2013 – 70,603 miles
  • 2012 – 68,225 miles
  • 2011 – 64,841 miles
  • 2010 – 60,530 miles
  • 2009 – 57,509 miles
  • 2008 – 53,550 miles
  • 2007 – 50,427 miles
  • 2006 – 43,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,030 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,030 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    97,030 miles
    Test number
    739658771638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,149 miles
    Test number
    834469988498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Fail96,149 miles (+941)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,149 miles
    Test number
    778935441893
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass95,208 miles (+950)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    208493087607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL light on
  5. Pass94,258 miles (+1,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,258 miles
    Test number
    676699189661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight noise from both rear wheel bearings
  6. Pass93,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,134 miles
    Test number
    729726000164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail93,134 miles (+1,210)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,134 miles
    Test number
    588664240182
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass91,924 miles (+1,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,924 miles
    Test number
    842631842831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass90,635 miles (+1,890)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,635 miles
    Test number
    983291653349
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass88,745 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,745 miles
    Test number
    373024911585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail88,745 miles (+2,855)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,745 miles
    Test number
    433695092065
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass85,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,890 miles
    Test number
    936828698368
    • AdvisoryFront No. Plate cracked but still readable
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight Len misty but not affecting the pattern
  13. Fail85,890 miles (+2,370)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,890 miles
    Test number
    105783838982
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy hose pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront No. Plate cracked but still readable
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight Len misty but not affecting the pattern
  14. Pass83,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,520 miles
    Test number
    322103279146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight rumble from wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  15. Fail83,520 miles (+2,998)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,520 miles
    Test number
    542776121553
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight rumble from wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  16. Pass80,522 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,522 miles
    Test number
    804906835634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,937 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,937 miles
    Test number
    989485825136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,742 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,742 miles
    Test number
    247936924114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,603 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,603 miles
    Test number
    368099413104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,225 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,225 miles
    Test number
    357853322103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,841 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    798280231161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,530 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,530 miles
    Test number
    260324620496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,509 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,509 miles
    Test number
    960691749166
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Fail57,506 miles (+3,956)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,506 miles
    Test number
    291590149141
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass53,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,550 miles
    Test number
    601618528160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,550 miles (+3,123)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,550 miles
    Test number
    393877128103
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
  27. Pass50,427 miles (+6,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,427 miles
    Test number
    774434947146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass43,975 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,975 miles
    Test number
    210216146458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLoose bulb in the nearside rear brake light lense.

Questions about Y212 SLC

Does Y212 SLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y212 SLC is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y212 SLC?
The MOT on Y212 SLC is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y212 SLC done?
Y212 SLC was recorded at 97,030 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,658 miles a year.
Has Y212 SLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 SLC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y212 SLC 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 SLC find?
Y212 SLC passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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