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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y235 AABMOT history

Y235 AAB is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 107,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

Y235 AAB green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,360 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 AAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 AAB was last recorded at 107,360 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,342 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,360 miles
  • 2025 – 105,347 miles
  • 2023 – 102,354 miles
  • 2022 – 99,483 miles
  • 2021 – 95,859 miles
  • 2020 – 87,584 miles
  • 2019 – 84,023 miles
  • 2018 – 78,146 miles
  • 2017 – 68,121 miles
  • 2015 – 61,448 miles
  • 2014 – 57,199 miles
  • 2013 – 50,048 miles
  • 2012 – 42,036 miles
  • 2011 – 33,975 miles
  • 2010 – 32,413 miles
  • 2009 – 31,291 miles
  • 2007 – 29,852 miles
  • 2006 – 28,684 miles
  • 2005 – 26,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,360 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,360 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,360 miles
    Test number
    881625391832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail107,342 miles (+1,995)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,342 miles
    Test number
    204017918161
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,347 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    110152008996
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail105,251 miles (+33)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,251 miles
    Test number
    565042470283
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail105,218 miles (+2,864)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,218 miles
    Test number
    736726029923
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass102,354 miles (+80)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,354 miles
    Test number
    218402247455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail102,274 miles (+2,791)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,274 miles
    Test number
    524810225074
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,483 miles (+22)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,483 miles
    Test number
    390983373942
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail99,461 miles (+3,602)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,461 miles
    Test number
    738951445004
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass95,859 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,859 miles
    Test number
    299670947782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail95,814 miles (+3,334)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,814 miles
    Test number
    502804241600
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm minimum legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass92,480 miles (+77)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,480 miles
    Test number
    186940685735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail92,403 miles (+4,819)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,403 miles
    Test number
    341416676415
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass87,584 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    938773642896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  15. Fail87,584 miles (+3,561)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    902630622000
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass84,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,023 miles
    Test number
    533724071028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  17. Fail83,970 miles (+5,824)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,970 miles
    Test number
    804691862657
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBraking system leaking servo vacuum pipe (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  18. Pass78,146 miles (+10,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,146 miles
    Test number
    242319295991
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm minimum legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass68,121 miles (+6,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,121 miles
    Test number
    564661612766
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass61,448 miles (+4,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,448 miles
    Test number
    269058376996
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass57,199 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,199 miles
    Test number
    178300604278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,194 miles (+7,146)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    207769194429
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass50,048 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,048 miles
    Test number
    129125433262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,997 miles (+7,961)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,997 miles
    Test number
    727862833226
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,036 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,036 miles
    Test number
    515827132288
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSF tyre has sidewall damage
    • NoteOS mirror casing broken
    • NoteOSR tyre has sidewall damage
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  26. Fail42,036 miles (+8,061)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,036 miles
    Test number
    287737832227
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNSF tyre has sidewall damage
    • NoteOS mirror casing broken
    • NoteOSR tyre has sidewall damage
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  27. Pass33,975 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,975 miles
    Test number
    938637931263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall split

  28. Fail33,960 miles (+1,547)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,960 miles
    Test number
    687116031287
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall split

  29. Fail32,413 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,413 miles
    Test number
    112373850192
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass32,413 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,413 miles
    Test number
    734923850102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass31,291 miles (+1,439)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,291 miles
    Test number
    602923459134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on inside edge, advise tracking check
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded and leaking close to mot limits (borderline pass)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked in side wall

  32. Pass29,852 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,852 miles
    Test number
    980562167240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass28,684 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,684 miles
    Test number
    731036356242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass26,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    26,389 miles
    Test number
    532194765268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y235 AAB

Does Y235 AAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y235 AAB is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y235 AAB?
The MOT on Y235 AAB is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y235 AAB done?
Y235 AAB was recorded at 107,360 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,945 miles a year.
Has Y235 AAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 AAB has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y235 AAB 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 Y235 AAB find?
Y235 AAB passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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