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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y254 YATMOT history

Y254 YAT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

Y254 YAT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
89,628 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 YAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 YAT was last recorded at 89,628 miles on 22 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,623 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,628 miles
  • 2025 – 89,572 miles
  • 2024 – 88,831 miles
  • 2018 – 88,749 miles
  • 2017 – 88,460 miles
  • 2016 – 83,749 miles
  • 2015 – 79,448 miles
  • 2014 – 74,995 miles
  • 2013 – 70,220 miles
  • 2012 – 61,054 miles
  • 2011 – 55,670 miles
  • 2010 – 51,560 miles
  • 2009 – 47,844 miles
  • 2008 – 38,751 miles
  • 2007 – 33,287 miles
  • 2006 – 25,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,628 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine warning light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,628 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    609228690235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,623 miles (+51)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,623 miles
    Test number
    305260661469
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail89,572 miles (+741)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,572 miles
    Test number
    172366523650
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass88,831 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,831 miles
    Test number
    329518374073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail88,777 miles (+28)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,777 miles
    Test number
    181036779615
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear beam axle has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and struts have surface corrosion

  6. Fail88,749 miles (+289)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    191932426883
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass88,460 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,460 miles
    Test number
    259683619982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,359 miles (+4,610)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,359 miles
    Test number
    219551684218
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  9. Pass83,749 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    376922383946
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray loose
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  10. Fail83,748 miles (+4,300)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,748 miles
    Test number
    833772136925
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray loose
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  11. Pass79,448 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,448 miles
    Test number
    105469145166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine light is on

  12. Fail79,442 miles (+4,447)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,442 miles
    Test number
    295288945154
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine light is on

  13. Pass74,995 miles (+4,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,995 miles
    Test number
    565407434156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,220 miles
    Test number
    376369513159
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail70,220 miles (+9,166)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,220 miles
    Test number
    595916913121
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass61,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    657192142111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,153 miles (+4,483)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,153 miles
    Test number
    336742542189
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Pass55,670 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,670 miles
    Test number
    649583341232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,666 miles (+4,106)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,666 miles
    Test number
    639132641278
    • DangerousOffside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass51,560 miles (+3,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,560 miles
    Test number
    963046080213
    • NoteRear discs slight surface corrosion

  21. Pass47,844 miles (+9,093)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,844 miles
    Test number
    722451569278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,751 miles (+5,464)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,751 miles
    Test number
    592855978086
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteStone chips to windscreen
    • NoteTemp repair to front exhaust bracket

  23. Pass33,287 miles (+7,491)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,287 miles
    Test number
    473619577025
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside and offside rear seat belts used with child seats

  24. Pass25,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,796 miles
    Test number
    950420586052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y254 YAT

Does Y254 YAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y254 YAT is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y254 YAT?
The MOT on Y254 YAT is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y254 YAT done?
Y254 YAT was recorded at 89,628 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
Has Y254 YAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 YAT has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y254 YAT 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 Y254 YAT find?
Y254 YAT passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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