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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

Y21 KYSMOT history

Y21 KYS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

Y21 KYS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,607 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 KYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 KYS was last recorded at 104,607 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,607 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,607 miles
  • 2025 – 100,744 miles
  • 2024 – 97,181 miles
  • 2023 – 94,081 miles
  • 2021 – 87,737 miles
  • 2020 – 78,878 miles
  • 2019 – 72,866 miles
  • 2018 – 65,643 miles
  • 2017 – 55,398 miles
  • 2016 – 48,881 miles
  • 2015 – 39,156 miles
  • 2014 – 29,160 miles
  • 2013 – 15,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,607 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,607 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,607 miles
    Test number
    597675724107
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail104,607 miles (+3,863)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,607 miles
    Test number
    670260553620
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass100,744 miles (+3,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,744 miles
    Test number
    237639928357
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind nsr

  4. Pass97,181 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,181 miles
    Test number
    504553500137
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail97,158 miles (+3,077)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,158 miles
    Test number
    915641197137
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flxible joint area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition

  6. Pass94,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    842859414737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail94,081 miles (+6,344)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    684260441298
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure clips broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,737 miles (+8,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,737 miles
    Test number
    994326898646
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass78,878 miles (+181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,878 miles
    Test number
    594712371382
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail78,697 miles (+5,831)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,697 miles
    Test number
    724126949543
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,866 miles (+7,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    852806466933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass65,643 miles (+10,245)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,643 miles
    Test number
    418755064156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,398 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,398 miles
    Test number
    141990411983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,214 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,214 miles
    Test number
    736528697155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail54,170 miles (+5,289)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,170 miles
    Test number
    296043580539
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass48,881 miles (+9,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,881 miles
    Test number
    776453119089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass39,156 miles (+9,996)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,156 miles
    Test number
    237692325443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm) and cracking
    • NoteWinter tyre fitted nearside rear

  18. Pass29,160 miles (+13,358)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,160 miles
    Test number
    535818924122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,802 miles
    Test number
    679918683018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 KYS

Does Y21 KYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 KYS is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 KYS?
The MOT on Y21 KYS is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 KYS done?
Y21 KYS was recorded at 104,607 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 6,887 miles a year.
Has Y21 KYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 KYS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 KYS 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 KYS find?
Y21 KYS passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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