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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y217 MUBMOT history

Y217 MUB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 55,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

Y217 MUB blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
55,023 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 MUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y217 MUB was last recorded at 55,023 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 1,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,876 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,147 miles
Average per year
1,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,023 miles
  • 2025 – 53,876 miles
  • 2024 – 52,870 miles
  • 2023 – 51,799 miles
  • 2022 – 50,885 miles
  • 2021 – 49,772 miles
  • 2020 – 48,736 miles
  • 2019 – 47,247 miles
  • 2018 – 45,214 miles
  • 2017 – 43,063 miles
  • 2016 – 41,290 miles
  • 2015 – 39,342 miles
  • 2014 – 38,256 miles
  • 2013 – 37,165 miles
  • 2012 – 36,151 miles
  • 2011 – 34,724 miles
  • 2010 – 33,224 miles
  • 2009 – 31,628 miles
  • 2008 – 29,653 miles
  • 2007 – 26,236 miles
  • 2006 – 20,210 miles
  • 2005 – 16,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,023 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

34 tests since 12 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    55,023 miles
    Test number
    155087933227
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail55,022 miles (+1,146)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,022 miles
    Test number
    505111234536
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,876 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    133749501452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail53,876 miles (+1,006)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    393694920667
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass52,870 miles (+1,071)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    214082902734
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • Advisory0il leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wish bones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass51,799 miles (+914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,799 miles
    Test number
    163168389504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass50,885 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    50,885 miles
    Test number
    882678740215
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail50,883 miles (+1,111)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,883 miles
    Test number
    109768710667
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass49,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,772 miles
    Test number
    375600060386
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail49,772 miles (+1,036)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,772 miles
    Test number
    888279102047
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass48,736 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    408630210642
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail48,711 miles (+1,464)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,711 miles
    Test number
    253372973641
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction stays on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass47,247 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    47,247 miles
    Test number
    669837813175
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower mudguard has dent
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats

  14. Fail47,243 miles (+2,029)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,243 miles
    Test number
    918162263136
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower mudguard has dent
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats

  15. Pass45,214 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,214 miles
    Test number
    563670457278
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail45,212 miles (+2,149)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,212 miles
    Test number
    952814157873
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass43,063 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,063 miles
    Test number
    896354597824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,058 miles (+1,768)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,058 miles
    Test number
    880961773630
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass41,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,290 miles
    Test number
    152842425418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,290 miles (+1,948)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,290 miles
    Test number
    320798084168
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass39,342 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,342 miles
    Test number
    377097825181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,256 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,256 miles
    Test number
    955499024162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,165 miles (+1,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,165 miles
    Test number
    476591933155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,151 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,151 miles
    Test number
    806497332132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,146 miles (+1,422)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,146 miles
    Test number
    816415932128
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass34,724 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,724 miles
    Test number
    988913331102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,224 miles
    Test number
    281802230437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,224 miles (+1,596)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,224 miles
    Test number
    234261130158
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass31,628 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,628 miles
    Test number
    752255039105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,653 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,653 miles
    Test number
    442621538126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass26,236 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,236 miles
    Test number
    251740937123
    • NoteEngine management light staying on
    • NoteRear brake imbalance high (24%)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  32. Fail26,236 miles (+6,026)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,236 miles
    Test number
    532880337171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine management light staying on
    • NoteRear brake imbalance high (24%)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  33. Pass20,210 miles (+3,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,210 miles
    Test number
    542702026183
    • NoteExhaust rear box outer skin corroded

  34. Pass16,997 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2006
    Odometer
    16,997 miles
    Test number
    213312835420
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges !!
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y217 MUB

Does Y217 MUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y217 MUB is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y217 MUB?
The MOT on Y217 MUB is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y217 MUB done?
Y217 MUB was recorded at 55,023 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 1,804 miles a year.
Has Y217 MUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 MUB has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y217 MUB 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 MUB find?
Y217 MUB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive exhaust; oil leak, but not excessive.

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