Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
Y21 BNHMOT history
Y21 BNH is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Nov 2013. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 72,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 72,201 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,179 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y21 BNH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 29 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y21 BNH was last recorded at 72,201 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 13,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 58,642 miles · 22 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 13,559 miles
- Average per year
- 6,179 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,201 miles
- 2023 – 58,642 miles
- 2022 – 48,507 miles
- 2021 – 41,325 miles
- 2020 – 38,151 miles
- 2019 – 35,347 miles
- 2018 – 35,242 miles
- 2017 – 28,286 miles
- 2016 – 21,433 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,201 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Flex
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 5 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,201 miles (+13,559)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 72,201 miles
- Test number
- 774144595079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,642 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 58,642 miles
- Test number
- 925263523502
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Fail58,642 miles (+10,135)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,642 miles
- Test number
- 611444948942
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Pass48,507 miles (+2,518)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 48,507 miles
- Test number
- 392202765824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,989 miles (+4,664)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 45,989 miles
- Test number
- 819448387060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass41,325 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 41,325 miles
- Test number
- 552904204108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail41,325 miles (+3,174)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,325 miles
- Test number
- 523730451000
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass38,151 miles (+2,804)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 38,151 miles
- Test number
- 600026961149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,347 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 35,347 miles
- Test number
- 252284656893
- AdvisoryRear Upper stop light not working.
Fail35,347 miles (+105)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,347 miles
- Test number
- 612005454540
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre showing signs of wearing on outer tread.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished in tread.
- AdvisoryRear Upper stop light not working.
Pass35,242 miles (+6,956)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 35,242 miles
- Test number
- 944114422582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,286 miles (+6,853)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 28,286 miles
- Test number
- 165272088016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,433 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 21,433 miles
- Test number
- 648690406326
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y21 BNH
- Does Y21 BNH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y21 BNH expired on 22 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y21 BNH?
- The MOT on Y21 BNH expired on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y21 BNH done?
- Y21 BNH was recorded at 72,201 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 6,179 miles a year.
- Has Y21 BNH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y21 BNH has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y21 BNH 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 BNH find?
- Y21 BNH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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