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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y217 EBYMOT history

Y217 EBY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 63,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

Y217 EBY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
63,944 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 EBY
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
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y217 EBY was last recorded at 63,944 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 1,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,896 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,048 miles
Average per year
2,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,944 miles
  • 2023 – 62,896 miles
  • 2022 – 59,059 miles
  • 2020 – 57,532 miles
  • 2019 – 55,912 miles
  • 2018 – 52,783 miles
  • 2017 – 48,253 miles
  • 2016 – 45,402 miles
  • 2015 – 42,411 miles
  • 2014 – 37,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,944 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryCheck engine lamp is illuminated

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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,944 miles (+1,048)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,944 miles
    Test number
    271076950982
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCheck engine lamp is illuminated

  2. Pass62,896 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,896 miles
    Test number
    517379691534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail62,895 miles (+2,053)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,895 miles
    Test number
    126462562064
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass60,842 miles (+1,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    573538388477
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads inner show wear and brake discs corroded

  5. Pass59,059 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,059 miles
    Test number
    386252766151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,532 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,532 miles
    Test number
    792929788726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,912 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    550263432613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,783 miles (+4,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,783 miles
    Test number
    928618881995
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass48,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,253 miles
    Test number
    788080711947
    • AdvisoryRear silencer starting to rust

  10. Fail48,253 miles (+2,851)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,253 miles
    Test number
    263800581801
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer starting to rust

  11. Pass45,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,402 miles
    Test number
    205394119978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,402 miles (+2,991)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,402 miles
    Test number
    678861050199
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass42,411 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,411 miles
    Test number
    629474935159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,848 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,848 miles
    Test number
    485056634100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass37,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,848 miles
    Test number
    586376334133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y217 EBY

Does Y217 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y217 EBY expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y217 EBY?
The MOT on Y217 EBY expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y217 EBY done?
Y217 EBY was recorded at 63,944 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 2,385 miles a year.
Has Y217 EBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 EBY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y217 EBY 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 Y217 EBY find?
Y217 EBY passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, and 3 more.

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