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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y253 PLBMOT history

Y253 PLB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2025.

Y253 PLB blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2026
Mileage
107,492 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 PLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2026
Latest MOT test
10 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 PLB was last recorded at 107,492 miles on 10 May 2025, 8,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,844 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,648 miles
Average per year
3,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,492 miles
  • 2023 – 98,844 miles
  • 2022 – 94,885 miles
  • 2021 – 93,154 miles
  • 2020 – 92,918 miles
  • 2019 – 91,150 miles
  • 2018 – 89,505 miles
  • 2017 – 85,686 miles
  • 2016 – 76,829 miles
  • 2015 – 67,305 miles
  • 2013 – 61,623 miles
  • 2012 – 60,569 miles
  • 2011 – 59,127 miles
  • 2010 – 57,420 miles
  • 2009 – 55,229 miles
  • 2008 – 53,532 miles
  • 2007 – 49,920 miles
  • 2006 – 36,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,492 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,492 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,492 miles
    Test number
    108868459647
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail107,492 miles (+8,648)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,492 miles
    Test number
    591960620022
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass98,844 miles (+3,959)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,844 miles
    Test number
    547271216722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass94,885 miles (+1,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,885 miles
    Test number
    871414365425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,154 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,154 miles
    Test number
    416304566102
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail93,154 miles (+236)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,154 miles
    Test number
    798886999414
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,918 miles
    Test number
    507999859270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,918 miles (+1,768)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,918 miles
    Test number
    948401713425
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,150 miles
    Test number
    784666206829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,150 miles (+1,645)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,150 miles
    Test number
    591548770905
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass89,505 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,505 miles
    Test number
    549648861036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,499 miles (+3,813)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,499 miles
    Test number
    389995931608
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass85,686 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,686 miles
    Test number
    223825076580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail85,683 miles (+8,854)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,683 miles
    Test number
    108971324351
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass76,829 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,829 miles
    Test number
    453352783923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail76,815 miles (+9,510)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,815 miles
    Test number
    533927512353
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outter wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass67,305 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,305 miles
    Test number
    736549115050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,623 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,623 miles
    Test number
    858030483265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,569 miles (+1,442)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,569 miles
    Test number
    836502082211
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on tread

  20. Pass59,127 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,127 miles
    Test number
    647723281286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,420 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,420 miles
    Test number
    974280870249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,416 miles (+2,187)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,416 miles
    Test number
    821318760264
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass55,229 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,229 miles
    Test number
    734494069228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,532 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,532 miles
    Test number
    254714668269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly cracking on tread

  25. Pass53,532 miles (+3,612)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,532 miles
    Test number
    321624668286
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly cracking on tread

  26. Pass49,920 miles (+13,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,920 miles
    Test number
    340765887497
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass36,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    851447616217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 PLB

Does Y253 PLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 PLB expired on 9 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 PLB?
The MOT on Y253 PLB expired on 9 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 PLB done?
Y253 PLB was recorded at 107,492 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2025, an average of 3,778 miles a year.
Has Y253 PLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 PLB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y253 PLB 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 Y253 PLB find?
Y253 PLB passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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