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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

Y21 HTYMOT history

Y21 HTY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

Y21 HTY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,689 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 HTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 HTY was last recorded at 96,689 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 13,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,600 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,089 miles
Average per year
6,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,689 miles
  • 2024 – 83,600 miles
  • 2023 – 73,347 miles
  • 2022 – 63,553 miles
  • 2021 – 56,889 miles
  • 2020 – 54,032 miles
  • 2019 – 50,529 miles
  • 2018 – 46,555 miles
  • 2017 – 43,335 miles
  • 2016 – 33,603 miles
  • 2015 – 26,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,689 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,689 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,689 miles
    Test number
    391473298554
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,689 miles (+13,089)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,689 miles
    Test number
    929384948334
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,600 miles (+10,253)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,600 miles
    Test number
    236117561101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,347 miles (+9,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    474431337785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

  5. Pass63,553 miles (+6,664)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    685246938816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,889 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,889 miles
    Test number
    735840935879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,032 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    961365153092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,529 miles (+3,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    955638959540
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under body components

  9. Pass46,555 miles (+3,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,555 miles
    Test number
    103457223706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass43,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,335 miles
    Test number
    438399053130
    • AdvisoryEngine cover-under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in mud

  11. Fail43,335 miles (+9,732)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,335 miles
    Test number
    158866284352
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover-under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in mud

  12. Pass33,603 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,603 miles
    Test number
    517588540728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,577 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,577 miles
    Test number
    106491535299
    • NoteFront registration plate deteriorated.
    • NoteHandbrake travel over 4 notches.
    • NoteNSR and OSR tyres 3mm.

Questions about Y21 HTY

Does Y21 HTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 HTY is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y21 HTY?
The MOT on Y21 HTY is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 HTY done?
Y21 HTY was recorded at 96,689 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,809 miles a year.
Has Y21 HTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 HTY has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 HTY 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 HTY find?
Y21 HTY passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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