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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y216 HGYMOT history

Y216 HGY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 19,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

Y216 HGY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
19,297 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 HGY
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
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 HGY was last recorded at 19,297 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,947 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,297 miles
  • 2025 – 18,947 miles
  • 2024 – 18,608 miles
  • 2023 – 18,202 miles
  • 2022 – 17,876 miles
  • 2021 – 17,469 miles
  • 2020 – 17,083 miles
  • 2019 – 16,247 miles
  • 2018 – 15,620 miles
  • 2017 – 14,839 miles
  • 2016 – 13,960 miles
  • 2015 – 12,668 miles
  • 2014 – 12,114 miles
  • 2013 – 11,039 miles
  • 2012 – 10,027 miles
  • 2011 – 8,999 miles
  • 2010 – 7,675 miles
  • 2009 – 6,532 miles
  • 2008 – 5,790 miles
  • 2007 – 4,834 miles
  • 2006 – 3,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,297 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R13 heavily cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R13 + heavily cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Covers + Shields Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Indicator lens slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,297 miles (+350)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    19,297 miles
    Test number
    435273187691
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R13 heavily cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R13 + heavily cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass18,947 miles (+339)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    18,947 miles
    Test number
    637538425540
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass18,608 miles (+406)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    18,608 miles
    Test number
    200209923171
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes Noisy, Advise for Further Inspection
    • AdvisoryEML Light Illuminated (Pre 1st July 2003)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass18,202 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    18,202 miles
    Test number
    478826497771
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lens slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail18,202 miles (+326)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,202 miles
    Test number
    959914749195
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer welds broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lens slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass17,876 miles (+407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    17,876 miles
    Test number
    724565336803
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicators slightly lose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  7. Pass17,469 miles (+386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    17,469 miles
    Test number
    478122673387
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  8. Pass17,083 miles (+836)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    17,083 miles
    Test number
    993712559819
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  9. Pass16,247 miles (+627)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    16,247 miles
    Test number
    171360667562
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass15,620 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    15,620 miles
    Test number
    604605592917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,839 miles (+879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    14,839 miles
    Test number
    861762425557
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted

  12. Pass13,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,960 miles
    Test number
    969149148478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail13,960 miles (+1,292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,960 miles
    Test number
    488742320800
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass12,668 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    12,668 miles
    Test number
    468332985079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,114 miles (+1,075)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    12,114 miles
    Test number
    306712704114
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass11,039 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    11,039 miles
    Test number
    238242383052
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly oerished

  17. Fail11,039 miles (+1,012)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,039 miles
    Test number
    407272583046
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly oerished

  18. Pass10,027 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    10,027 miles
    Test number
    136149682053
    • NoteRear tyres heavily perished advise replace asap

  19. Fail10,027 miles (+1,028)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,027 miles
    Test number
    456599782092
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteRear tyres heavily perished advise replace asap

  20. Pass8,999 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,999 miles
    Test number
    107536891037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,675 miles (+1,143)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    7,675 miles
    Test number
    210592300154
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN NEAR LEGAL LIMIT
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES MAY NEED TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
    • NoteREAR FOOT BRAKE SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

  22. Pass6,532 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    6,532 miles
    Test number
    543862389068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,790 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    5,790 miles
    Test number
    832668398043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,834 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    4,834 miles
    Test number
    644530507172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    3,730 miles
    Test number
    174370816106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail3,730 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,730 miles
    Test number
    350870316100
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about Y216 HGY

Does Y216 HGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 HGY is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y216 HGY?
The MOT on Y216 HGY is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 HGY done?
Y216 HGY was recorded at 19,297 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 781 miles a year.
Has Y216 HGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 HGY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y216 HGY 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 HGY find?
Y216 HGY passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; covers and shields fitted; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r13 heavily cracking and perishing, and 3 more.

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