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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y216 DHOMOT history

Y216 DHO is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 65,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

Y216 DHO white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,614 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 DHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 DHO was last recorded at 65,614 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,611 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,614 miles
  • 2025 – 59,467 miles
  • 2024 – 55,486 miles
  • 2023 – 52,160 miles
  • 2022 – 48,798 miles
  • 2021 – 44,611 miles
  • 2020 – 42,214 miles
  • 2019 – 35,466 miles
  • 2018 – 30,190 miles
  • 2017 – 24,815 miles
  • 2016 – 21,800 miles
  • 2015 – 19,737 miles
  • 2014 – 17,471 miles
  • 2013 – 15,750 miles
  • 2012 – 14,108 miles
  • 2011 – 12,949 miles
  • 2010 – 11,634 miles
  • 2009 – 10,495 miles
  • 2008 – 9,280 miles
  • 2007 – 7,760 miles
  • 2006 – 6,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,614 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunctionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,614 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,614 miles
    Test number
    598318461359
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail65,611 miles (+6,144)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,611 miles
    Test number
    403216620886
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo hose split
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass59,467 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    59,467 miles
    Test number
    919008566352
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Fail59,450 miles (+3,964)3 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    121611534031
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass55,486 miles (+3,326)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,486 miles
    Test number
    423247486280
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriated
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak around sump

  6. Pass52,160 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,160 miles
    Test number
    496434329390
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror unit and glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded at mountings
    • AdvisorySigns of slight oil leak from sump area

  7. Fail52,160 miles (+3,362)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,160 miles
    Test number
    119666038734
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror unit and glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded at mountings
    • AdvisorySigns of slight oil leak from sump area

  8. Pass48,798 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,798 miles
    Test number
    871975801503
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded at mountings

  9. Fail48,798 miles (+4,187)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,798 miles
    Test number
    233693272889
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded at mountings

  10. Pass44,611 miles (+2,397)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,611 miles
    Test number
    193965714223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bsuh (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass42,214 miles (+6,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,214 miles
    Test number
    429707655128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass35,466 miles (+5,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,466 miles
    Test number
    320091505656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass30,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,190 miles
    Test number
    952570925907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish also has a split in the tread not deep enough to see cords or separation. (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail30,190 miles (+5,375)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,190 miles
    Test number
    189730527903
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish also has a split in the tread not deep enough to see cords or separation. (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass24,815 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    24,815 miles
    Test number
    873665743223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,800 miles (+2,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,800 miles
    Test number
    421981372629
    • AdvisoryRear silencer slightly corroded

  17. Pass19,737 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    19,737 miles
    Test number
    128783945036
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  18. Fail19,737 miles (+2,266)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,737 miles
    Test number
    959743345038
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Pass17,471 miles (+1,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    17,471 miles
    Test number
    327077534068
    • NoteRear silencer slightly corroded

  20. Pass15,750 miles (+1,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    15,750 miles
    Test number
    287408633050
    • NoteRear section of exhaust slightly corroded

  21. Pass14,108 miles (+1,159)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    14,108 miles
    Test number
    477123132026
    • NoteRear silencer slightly corroded

  22. Pass12,949 miles (+1,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    12,949 miles
    Test number
    747982941061
    • NoteImbalance on rear service brakes

  23. Fail11,634 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,634 miles
    Test number
    402038020029
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass11,634 miles (+1,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    11,634 miles
    Test number
    660218120011
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass10,495 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    10,495 miles
    Test number
    193743249446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,280 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    9,280 miles
    Test number
    340483348038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,760 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    7,760 miles
    Test number
    180223657419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass6,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    6,628 miles
    Test number
    561208046091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y216 DHO

Does Y216 DHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 DHO is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y216 DHO?
The MOT on Y216 DHO is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 DHO done?
Y216 DHO was recorded at 65,614 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,957 miles a year.
Has Y216 DHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 DHO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y216 DHO 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 Y216 DHO find?
Y216 DHO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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