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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

Y21 BABMOT history

Y21 BAB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 25,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

Y21 BAB black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
25,783 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 BAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 BAB was last recorded at 25,783 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,631 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,152 miles
Average per year
1,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,783 miles
  • 2025 – 24,631 miles
  • 2024 – 23,692 miles
  • 2023 – 22,548 miles
  • 2022 – 21,445 miles
  • 2021 – 20,122 miles
  • 2020 – 19,466 miles
  • 2019 – 17,421 miles
  • 2018 – 15,402 miles
  • 2017 – 12,625 miles
  • 2016 – 9,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,783 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,783 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    25,783 miles
    Test number
    424760774540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,631 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    24,631 miles
    Test number
    386308283050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,692 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    23,692 miles
    Test number
    599830117395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,548 miles (+1,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    22,548 miles
    Test number
    947491130613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass21,445 miles (+1,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    21,445 miles
    Test number
    551792734319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass20,122 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    20,122 miles
    Test number
    371444364716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail20,122 miles (+656)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,122 miles
    Test number
    438257608982
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass19,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    19,466 miles
    Test number
    359993372420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail19,466 miles (+2,045)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,466 miles
    Test number
    511197085375
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass17,421 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    17,421 miles
    Test number
    186049226215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,402 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    15,402 miles
    Test number
    483562665698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,625 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    12,625 miles
    Test number
    368745853878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    9,650 miles
    Test number
    893137811728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 BAB

Does Y21 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 BAB is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 BAB?
The MOT on Y21 BAB is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 BAB done?
Y21 BAB was recorded at 25,783 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 1,567 miles a year.
Has Y21 BAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 BAB has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y21 BAB 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 Y21 BAB find?
Y21 BAB passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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