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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

Y23 BOWMOT history

Y23 BOW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 60,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y23 BOW blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
60,581 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 BOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 BOW was last recorded at 60,581 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 4,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,444 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,137 miles
Average per year
2,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,581 miles
  • 2025 – 56,444 miles
  • 2024 – 52,375 miles
  • 2023 – 48,316 miles
  • 2022 – 43,106 miles
  • 2021 – 38,367 miles
  • 2020 – 36,074 miles
  • 2019 – 34,807 miles
  • 2018 – 33,466 miles
  • 2017 – 32,134 miles
  • 2016 – 30,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,581 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    60,581 miles
    Test number
    139014260914
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail60,581 miles (+4,137)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,581 miles
    Test number
    674427932543
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass56,444 miles (+4,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,444 miles
    Test number
    430969969108
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded around coil spring mounts

  4. Pass52,375 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,375 miles
    Test number
    101955747197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,370 miles (+4,054)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,370 miles
    Test number
    174658758760
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass48,316 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    48,316 miles
    Test number
    733864619968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,106 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,106 miles
    Test number
    906906787976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,367 miles (+2,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,367 miles
    Test number
    520630113821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass36,074 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,074 miles
    Test number
    965895592196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,807 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,807 miles
    Test number
    828936636559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,466 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,466 miles
    Test number
    996952095882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,134 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    687008547643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,920 miles
    Test number
    726586224981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 BOW

Does Y23 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 BOW is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 BOW?
The MOT on Y23 BOW is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 BOW done?
Y23 BOW was recorded at 60,581 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,987 miles a year.
Has Y23 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 BOW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 BOW 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 Y23 BOW find?
Y23 BOW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

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