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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y246 ENUMOT history

Y246 ENU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 118,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

Y246 ENU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,755 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 ENU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 ENU was last recorded at 118,755 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 5,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,683 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,072 miles
Average per year
4,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,755 miles
  • 2024 – 113,683 miles
  • 2023 – 108,311 miles
  • 2022 – 108,298 miles
  • 2021 – 107,695 miles
  • 2020 – 107,693 miles
  • 2018 – 102,110 miles
  • 2017 – 100,777 miles
  • 2016 – 96,955 miles
  • 2015 – 91,296 miles
  • 2014 – 86,404 miles
  • 2013 – 81,594 miles
  • 2012 – 74,801 miles
  • 2011 – 67,465 miles
  • 2010 – 62,127 miles
  • 2009 – 57,027 miles
  • 2008 – 51,629 miles
  • 2007 – 44,650 miles
  • 2006 – 39,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,755 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,755 miles
    Test number
    890792703900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail118,755 miles (+5,072)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,755 miles
    Test number
    275189468118
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass113,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,683 miles
    Test number
    908072315984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,683 miles (+1,681)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,683 miles
    Test number
    355461993348
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure and Rear (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,002 miles (+3,691)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,002 miles
    Test number
    652466750193
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass108,311 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    815579949353
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail108,311 miles (+13)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    314792625715
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass108,298 miles (+603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,298 miles
    Test number
    615716421094
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass107,695 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,695 miles
    Test number
    598143137436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail107,693 miles (+828)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,693 miles
    Test number
    191041537401
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass106,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,865 miles
    Test number
    160350420180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,852 miles (+4,742)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,852 miles
    Test number
    788249734730
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass102,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    102,110 miles
    Test number
    534989258050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,110 miles (+1,333)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,110 miles
    Test number
    815127546519
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass100,777 miles (+3,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,777 miles
    Test number
    644953316993
    • AdvisoryO/s inner steering rack arm slight movement
    • AdvisoryOsr brake binding/dragging slightly

  16. Pass96,955 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,955 miles
    Test number
    113098455916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoot full
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted

  17. Fail96,955 miles (+5,659)7 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,955 miles
    Test number
    255858318892
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoot full
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted

  18. Pass91,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,296 miles
    Test number
    939622795028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,296 miles (+4,892)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,296 miles
    Test number
    109592695460
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass86,404 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,404 miles
    Test number
    179302814113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,594 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    438999063199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    596004292102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,801 miles (+7,336)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    489671992117
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Fail67,465 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    165918281142
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing raised central band.
    • NoteRear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

  25. Pass67,465 miles (+5,338)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    588238681115
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing raised central band.
    • NoteRear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

  26. Pass62,127 miles (+5,100)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,127 miles
    Test number
    282260100258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,027 miles (+5,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,027 miles
    Test number
    952684889122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass51,629 miles (+6,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,629 miles
    Test number
    633069898170
    • 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)

  29. Pass44,650 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,650 miles
    Test number
    260427797459
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted

  30. Fail44,650 miles (+4,903)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,650 miles
    Test number
    283507197143
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted

  31. Pass39,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,747 miles
    Test number
    551071906264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y246 ENU

Does Y246 ENU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y246 ENU is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y246 ENU?
The MOT on Y246 ENU is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y246 ENU done?
Y246 ENU was recorded at 118,755 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,079 miles a year.
Has Y246 ENU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 ENU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y246 ENU 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 Y246 ENU find?
Y246 ENU passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses.

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