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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y256 EUDMOT history

Y256 EUD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

Y256 EUD blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,269 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 EUD
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 EUD was last recorded at 87,269 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 3,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,403 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,866 miles
Average per year
3,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,269 miles
  • 2025 – 83,403 miles
  • 2024 – 80,415 miles
  • 2023 – 78,286 miles
  • 2022 – 77,296 miles
  • 2021 – 76,163 miles
  • 2020 – 75,593 miles
  • 2019 – 74,888 miles
  • 2018 – 73,535 miles
  • 2017 – 72,512 miles
  • 2016 – 70,793 miles
  • 2015 – 64,472 miles
  • 2014 – 58,605 miles
  • 2013 – 50,679 miles
  • 2012 – 44,651 miles
  • 2011 – 39,010 miles
  • 2010 – 32,785 miles
  • 2008 – 21,552 miles
  • 2007 – 9,469 miles
  • 2006 – 7,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,269 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,269 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    981741517520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,403 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,403 miles
    Test number
    146785587883
    • MinorFront Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Sides lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Filler Flap Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,403 miles (+2,988)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,403 miles
    Test number
    279122499353
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both Sides lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,415 miles (+2,129)3 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,415 miles
    Test number
    902551100803
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV boot clip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV boot clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc slightly pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass78,286 miles (+990)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,286 miles
    Test number
    358007339981
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV boot clip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV boot clip missing
    • 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 Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass77,296 miles (+1,133)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,296 miles
    Test number
    656643815338
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drishaft gaiters clip mising
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass76,163 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,163 miles
    Test number
    648551978339
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail76,163 miles (+570)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,163 miles
    Test number
    819851908157
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass75,593 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,593 miles
    Test number
    423553662789
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders,clearing poor (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail75,593 miles (+705)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,593 miles
    Test number
    625338010736
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders,clearing poor (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass74,888 miles (+1,353)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,888 miles
    Test number
    458528036850
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  12. Pass73,535 miles (+1,023)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,535 miles
    Test number
    682713211801
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass72,512 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,512 miles
    Test number
    312506484722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,793 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,793 miles
    Test number
    311089624088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,653 miles (+6,181)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,653 miles
    Test number
    597550431904
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  16. Pass64,472 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    425842635283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail64,418 miles (+5,813)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,418 miles
    Test number
    105050535213
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine check warning message displayed
    • NoteEpc warning message displayed
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is badly worn on edges

  18. Pass58,605 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    686492434262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail58,605 miles (+7,926)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    205430134200
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass50,679 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    266506753404
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhuaust section corroded
    • NoteFront exhaust mount support broken. Exhaust is still sufficiently supported
    • NoteNsf tyre worn low on the edges

  21. Fail50,679 miles (+6,028)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    808366453128
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhuaust section corroded
    • NoteFront exhaust mount support broken. Exhaust is still sufficiently supported
    • NoteNsf tyre worn low on the edges

  22. Pass44,651 miles (+5,641)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,651 miles
    Test number
    695717032169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,010 miles (+6,225)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,010 miles
    Test number
    216205241122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted and worn

  24. Pass32,785 miles (+11,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,785 miles
    Test number
    251195870080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass21,552 miles (+12,083)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,552 miles
    Test number
    243978618282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,469 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    9,469 miles
    Test number
    923927157052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    7,371 miles
    Test number
    854464446001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 EUD

Does Y256 EUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 EUD is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 EUD?
The MOT on Y256 EUD is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 EUD done?
Y256 EUD was recorded at 87,269 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,895 miles a year.
Has Y256 EUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 EUD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y256 EUD 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 Y256 EUD find?
Y256 EUD passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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