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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.

Y23 MEE blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass104,701 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass70,357 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,357 miles
    Test number
    307935490389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass30,253 miles (+7,806)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,253 miles
    Test number
    397176193233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,447 miles
    Test number
    728105036949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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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