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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y221 OWCMOT history

Y221 OWC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 62,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

Y221 OWC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
62,617 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 OWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 OWC was last recorded at 62,617 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2008: 28,442 miles, lower than 345,282 miles on 12 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
59,880 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,737 miles
Average per year
1,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,617 miles
  • 2025 – 59,880 miles
  • 2024 – 59,565 miles
  • 2023 – 48,511 miles
  • 2022 – 45,136 miles
  • 2021 – 41,703 miles
  • 2019 – 39,519 miles
  • 2018 – 37,856 miles
  • 2017 – 37,729 miles
  • 2016 – 37,265 miles
  • 2015 – 37,175 miles
  • 2014 – 36,818 miles
  • 2013 – 36,392 miles
  • 2012 – 35,280 miles
  • 2011 – 34,479 miles
  • 2010 – 32,774 miles
  • 2009 – 30,495 miles
  • 2008 – 28,442 miles
  • 2007 – 345,282 miles
  • 2006 – 23,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,617 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,617 miles (+2,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    62,617 miles
    Test number
    460245004474
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,880 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    59,880 miles
    Test number
    566625065290
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail59,880 miles (+315)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,880 miles
    Test number
    395787524620
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass59,565 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,565 miles
    Test number
    923883772027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail59,565 miles (+11,054)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,565 miles
    Test number
    462209319875
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working Added Washer Fluid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass48,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,511 miles
    Test number
    167996024138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail48,511 miles (+3,375)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,511 miles
    Test number
    762827018278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass45,136 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    178996296582
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail45,112 miles (+3,409)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,112 miles
    Test number
    246021769902
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass41,703 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,703 miles
    Test number
    491708815713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,519 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,519 miles
    Test number
    174431619642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,517 miles (+1,661)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,517 miles
    Test number
    465454979377
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass37,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,856 miles
    Test number
    456790335729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,856 miles (+127)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,856 miles
    Test number
    814189108552
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  15. Pass37,729 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,729 miles
    Test number
    860468022835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,265 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,265 miles
    Test number
    721825890958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,175 miles
    Test number
    131407964933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,174 miles (+356)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    314566063109
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  19. Pass36,818 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    847236304274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,392 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,392 miles
    Test number
    647087893105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,280 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,280 miles
    Test number
    126955592116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,479 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,479 miles
    Test number
    139495381111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,774 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,774 miles
    Test number
    254335790101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,495 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,495 miles
    Test number
    963145299147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,442 miles (-316,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,442 miles
    Test number
    134166098129
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass345,282 miles (+321,911)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    345,282 miles
    Test number
    333633797149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,371 miles
    Test number
    411609896154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 OWC

Does Y221 OWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y221 OWC is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y221 OWC?
The MOT on Y221 OWC is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y221 OWC done?
Y221 OWC was recorded at 62,617 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,958 miles a year.
Has Y221 OWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 OWC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y221 OWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y221 OWC find?
Y221 OWC passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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