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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

Y23 MHRMOT history

Y23 MHR is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

Y23 MHR red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,489 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 MHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 MHR was last recorded at 127,489 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 6,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,158 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,331 miles
Average per year
7,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,489 miles
  • 2024 – 121,158 miles
  • 2023 – 120,148 miles
  • 2022 – 118,418 miles
  • 2021 – 116,218 miles
  • 2020 – 112,054 miles
  • 2019 – 106,190 miles
  • 2018 – 95,733 miles
  • 2017 – 82,471 miles
  • 2016 – 66,562 miles
  • 2015 – 51,309 miles
  • 2014 – 38,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,489 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,489 miles
    Test number
    885225731540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,489 miles (+6,331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,489 miles
    Test number
    632266625260
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass121,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,158 miles
    Test number
    712775956683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Fail121,158 miles (+1,010)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,158 miles
    Test number
    588631053137
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass120,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,148 miles
    Test number
    568694269614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,148 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,148 miles
    Test number
    460019121022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail120,148 miles (+1,730)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,148 miles
    Test number
    634190028395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass118,418 miles (+2,200)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,418 miles
    Test number
    770291841982
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass116,218 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,218 miles
    Test number
    705776031279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,054 miles (+5,864)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,054 miles
    Test number
    551625138222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,190 miles (+10,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,190 miles
    Test number
    923903056906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass95,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,733 miles
    Test number
    589532035484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail95,733 miles (+13,262)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,733 miles
    Test number
    298980896449
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass82,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    519069165451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,471 miles (+15,909)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    366401743756
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass66,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,562 miles
    Test number
    671039944296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,561 miles (+15,252)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    359347342729
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass51,309 miles (+13,308)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,309 miles
    Test number
    147117575198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,001 miles
    Test number
    437778894177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 MHR

Does Y23 MHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 MHR is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y23 MHR?
The MOT on Y23 MHR is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 MHR done?
Y23 MHR was recorded at 127,489 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,905 miles a year.
Has Y23 MHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 MHR has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y23 MHR 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 MHR find?
Y23 MHR passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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