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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,400 cc

Y22 EGRMOT history

Y22 EGR is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

Y22 EGR black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,496 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y22 EGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y22 EGR was last recorded at 170,496 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,488 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,496 miles
  • 2025 – 164,745 miles
  • 2024 – 161,658 miles
  • 2023 – 154,631 miles
  • 2022 – 138,338 miles
  • 2020 – 134,187 miles
  • 2019 – 129,108 miles
  • 2018 – 126,002 miles
  • 2017 – 122,189 miles
  • 2016 – 109,755 miles
  • 2015 – 95,418 miles
  • 2013 – 90,537 miles
  • 2012 – 76,094 miles
  • 2011 – 69,153 miles
  • 2010 – 56,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,496 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking From The Pipe To The Backbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,496 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,496 miles
    Test number
    314985780405
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,488 miles (+5,743)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,488 miles
    Test number
    642016275083
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete front to rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,745 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,745 miles
    Test number
    794395604443
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Fail164,745 miles (+3,087)3 repaired4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,745 miles
    Test number
    925364885145
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass161,658 miles (+7,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,658 miles
    Test number
    657553965450
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass154,631 miles (+117)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,631 miles
    Test number
    464379377897
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking From The Pipe To The Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid lamp on

  7. Fail154,514 miles (+16,176)3 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,514 miles
    Test number
    220657422059
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Has Cracks That Go Down To Cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Has Cracks That Go Down To Cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer SIll Holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking From The Pipe To The Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,338 miles (+4,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,338 miles
    Test number
    399859219418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass134,187 miles (+5,079)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,187 miles
    Test number
    334489030451
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,108 miles
    Test number
    157311769282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail129,108 miles (+3,106)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,108 miles
    Test number
    634388594435
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass126,002 miles (+3,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,002 miles
    Test number
    884849639160
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever got little reserve travel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass122,189 miles (+12,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,189 miles
    Test number
    477519132953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass109,755 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,755 miles
    Test number
    915246241431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail109,755 miles (+14,337)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,755 miles
    Test number
    502165768093
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass95,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,418 miles
    Test number
    665856105088
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail95,418 miles (+4,881)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,418 miles
    Test number
    107356805418
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail90,537 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,537 miles
    Test number
    229850423324
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass90,537 miles (+14,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,537 miles
    Test number
    458720023416
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass76,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,094 miles
    Test number
    257420422307
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    505650522385
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass69,153 miles (+12,967)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,153 miles
    Test number
    319038571227
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn heavily on inner edges [close to legal limits]
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  23. Pass56,186 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,186 miles
    Test number
    950812520356
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes showing signs of deterioration
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

Questions about Y22 EGR

Does Y22 EGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y22 EGR is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y22 EGR?
The MOT on Y22 EGR is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y22 EGR done?
Y22 EGR was recorded at 170,496 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,488 miles a year.
Has Y22 EGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y22 EGR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y22 EGR 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 Y22 EGR find?
Y22 EGR passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear oil leak, but not excessive; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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