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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y213 VLDMOT history

Y213 VLD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 203,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

Y213 VLD silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
203,291 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y213 VLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y213 VLD was last recorded at 203,291 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 8,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2012: 110,319 miles, lower than 271,337 miles on 26 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
195,180 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,111 miles
Average per year
7,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,291 miles
  • 2024 – 195,180 miles
  • 2023 – 187,040 miles
  • 2022 – 180,012 miles
  • 2021 – 173,892 miles
  • 2020 – 169,596 miles
  • 2019 – 164,076 miles
  • 2018 – 157,047 miles
  • 2017 – 150,462 miles
  • 2016 – 141,428 miles
  • 2015 – 133,203 miles
  • 2014 – 125,524 miles
  • 2013 – 117,969 miles
  • 2012 – 110,319 miles
  • 2011 – 271,337 miles
  • 2010 – 95,375 miles
  • 2009 – 88,858 miles
  • 2008 – 83,426 miles
  • 2007 – 76,886 miles
  • 2006 – 66,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,291 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded soon (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,291 miles (+8,111)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    203,291 miles
    Test number
    788839252903
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded soon (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass195,180 miles (+8,140)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    195,180 miles
    Test number
    938381103369
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass187,040 miles (+7,028)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    187,040 miles
    Test number
    976337357295
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass180,012 miles (+6,120)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    180,012 miles
    Test number
    583587030920
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass173,892 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    173,892 miles
    Test number
    970840914488
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail173,889 miles (+4,293)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,889 miles
    Test number
    782035697193
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass169,596 miles (+5,520)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    169,596 miles
    Test number
    785806984157
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass164,076 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    164,076 miles
    Test number
    998948062937
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail164,076 miles (+7,029)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,076 miles
    Test number
    647865042969
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective Servo hose split (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass157,047 miles (+6,585)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    157,047 miles
    Test number
    847699247233
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass150,462 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    150,462 miles
    Test number
    117220833436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking

  12. Fail150,462 miles (+9,034)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,462 miles
    Test number
    333169057935
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking

  13. Pass141,428 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,428 miles
    Test number
    159621451286
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps milky
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has uneven wear
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has stone chips

  14. Fail141,426 miles (+8,223)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,426 miles
    Test number
    817713217876
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps milky
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has uneven wear
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has stone chips

  15. Pass133,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    133,203 miles
    Test number
    886325498898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail133,201 miles (+7,677)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,201 miles
    Test number
    621848701449
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to pipe broken (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass125,524 miles (+7,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    125,524 miles
    Test number
    889713934275
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass117,969 miles (+7,650)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    117,969 miles
    Test number
    806264433273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,319 miles (-161,018)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    110,319 miles
    Test number
    278478522278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass271,337 miles (+175,962)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    271,337 miles
    Test number
    539558531255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,375 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,375 miles
    Test number
    992374340276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,858 miles (+5,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    88,858 miles
    Test number
    511451349267
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass83,426 miles (+6,540)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,426 miles
    Test number
    654771448275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,886 miles (+10,110)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    76,886 miles
    Test number
    133143747232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,776 miles
    Test number
    764084756083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y213 VLD

Does Y213 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y213 VLD expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y213 VLD?
The MOT on Y213 VLD expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y213 VLD done?
Y213 VLD was recorded at 203,291 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 7,056 miles a year.
Has Y213 VLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y213 VLD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y213 VLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y213 VLD find?
Y213 VLD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (soon; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear main bushes, and 7 more.

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