
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,422 cc
Y23 MEEMOT history
Y23 MEE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 104,701 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 104,701 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,098 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y23 MEE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 4 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y23 MEE was last recorded at 104,701 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 17,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,053 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,648 miles
- Average per year
- 11,098 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,701 miles
- 2025 – 87,053 miles
- 2024 – 70,357 miles
- 2023 – 47,993 miles
- 2022 – 39,877 miles
- 2021 – 35,267 miles
- 2020 – 30,253 miles
- 2019 – 22,447 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 15 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,701 miles (+17,648)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 104,701 miles
- Test number
- 485043247656
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,053 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 87,053 miles
- Test number
- 534510946328
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail87,053 miles (+16,696)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,053 miles
- Test number
- 891538874315
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,357 miles (+2,155)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 70,357 miles
- Test number
- 307935490389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,202 miles (+20,209)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 68,202 miles
- Test number
- 366163077296
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass47,993 miles (+8,116)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 47,993 miles
- Test number
- 754751215151
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass39,877 miles (+4,610)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 39,877 miles
- Test number
- 845650408356
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp deteriorated. Weak with corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass35,267 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 35,267 miles
- Test number
- 454296635732
- 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))
Fail35,267 miles (+5,014)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,267 miles
- Test number
- 231865464638
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass30,253 miles (+7,806)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 30,253 miles
- Test number
- 397176193233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 22,447 miles
- Test number
- 728105036949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,447 miles2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,447 miles
- Test number
- 919912134243
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Questions about Y23 MEE
- Does Y23 MEE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 MEE is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y23 MEE?
- The MOT on Y23 MEE is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y23 MEE done?
- Y23 MEE was recorded at 104,701 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 11,098 miles a year.
- Has Y23 MEE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y23 MEE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y23 MEE 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 MEE find?
- Y23 MEE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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