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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y214 YGHMOT history

Y214 YGH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

Y214 YGH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,435 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y214 YGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y214 YGH was last recorded at 64,435 miles on 1 May 2026, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2009: 28,015 miles, lower than 58,891 miles on 12 May 2008.

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
64,268 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
2,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,435 miles
  • 2024 – 64,268 miles
  • 2023 – 64,254 miles
  • 2021 – 63,149 miles
  • 2020 – 59,564 miles
  • 2019 – 53,354 miles
  • 2018 – 50,015 miles
  • 2017 – 48,249 miles
  • 2015 – 43,017 miles
  • 2014 – 40,787 miles
  • 2013 – 38,207 miles
  • 2012 – 35,011 miles
  • 2011 – 33,002 miles
  • 2010 – 30,646 miles
  • 2009 – 28,015 miles
  • 2008 – 58,891 miles
  • 2007 – 21,377 miles
  • 2006 – 18,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,435 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,435 miles (+167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,435 miles
    Test number
    686231781622
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass64,268 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    682252562985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass64,254 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,254 miles
    Test number
    406162764491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail64,254 miles (+1,105)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,254 miles
    Test number
    734813818270
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass63,149 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,149 miles
    Test number
    870481455442
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Fail63,147 miles (+3,583)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,147 miles
    Test number
    299347293286
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Pass59,564 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,564 miles
    Test number
    386202927007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,563 miles (+6,209)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,563 miles
    Test number
    161960872055
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass53,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,354 miles
    Test number
    101931002052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,354 miles (+3,339)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,354 miles
    Test number
    616316425334
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass50,015 miles (+1,766)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,015 miles
    Test number
    998179068319
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass48,249 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,249 miles
    Test number
    273544671120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    107459377009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass43,017 miles (+2,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,017 miles
    Test number
    796458925159
    • NoteFront head lights are slight misty
  15. Pass40,787 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,787 miles
    Test number
    836242534117
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass38,207 miles (+3,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,207 miles
    Test number
    356073233183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass35,011 miles (+2,009)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,011 miles
    Test number
    906271032158
    • NoteEngine warning light is on
  18. Pass33,002 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,002 miles
    Test number
    148453931116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,646 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,646 miles
    Test number
    553972630181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,015 miles (-30,876)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    352621639175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,891 miles (+37,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,891 miles
    Test number
    300953438159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,377 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,377 miles
    Test number
    370940837122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,060 miles
    Test number
    452094626149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y214 YGH

Does Y214 YGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y214 YGH is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y214 YGH?
The MOT on Y214 YGH is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y214 YGH done?
Y214 YGH was recorded at 64,435 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,320 miles a year.
Has Y214 YGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y214 YGH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y214 YGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y214 YGH find?
Y214 YGH passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear road wheel slightly distorted; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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