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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y256 TKKMOT history

Y256 TKK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

Y256 TKK red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
43,645 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 TKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 TKK was last recorded at 43,645 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,660 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
985 miles
Average per year
1,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,645 miles
  • 2025 – 42,660 miles
  • 2024 – 39,130 miles
  • 2023 – 35,748 miles
  • 2022 – 33,542 miles
  • 2021 – 32,459 miles
  • 2020 – 31,576 miles
  • 2019 – 28,978 miles
  • 2018 – 27,948 miles
  • 2017 – 24,986 miles
  • 2016 – 24,943 miles
  • 2015 – 24,820 miles
  • 2014 – 24,723 miles
  • 2013 – 24,409 miles
  • 2012 – 24,109 miles
  • 2011 – 23,761 miles
  • 2010 – 23,431 miles
  • 2009 – 21,179 miles
  • 2008 – 16,944 miles
  • 2007 – 14,521 miles
  • 2006 – 12,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,645 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,645 miles (+985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    43,645 miles
    Test number
    481354238998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass42,660 miles (+3,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    42,660 miles
    Test number
    388416858252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass39,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    39,130 miles
    Test number
    309008837444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail39,130 miles (+3,382)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,130 miles
    Test number
    268262449052
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass35,748 miles (+2,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,748 miles
    Test number
    218206510201
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass33,542 miles (+1,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    33,542 miles
    Test number
    241009928489
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded

  7. Pass32,459 miles (+883)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,459 miles
    Test number
    968078696803
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass31,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,576 miles
    Test number
    455258130047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,576 miles (+2,598)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,576 miles
    Test number
    594456493751
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass28,978 miles (+1,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,978 miles
    Test number
    744447534554
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass27,948 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,948 miles
    Test number
    541167114590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,986 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,986 miles
    Test number
    305561485195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,943 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,943 miles
    Test number
    478000734977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,820 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,820 miles
    Test number
    967035355032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,723 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,723 miles
    Test number
    228199354001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,409 miles (+300)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,409 miles
    Test number
    908696153085
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge bald.

  17. Pass24,109 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,109 miles
    Test number
    198752252096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,761 miles
    Test number
    115491141030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,761 miles (+330)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,761 miles
    Test number
    937901641082
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass23,431 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,431 miles
    Test number
    521700660014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,179 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,179 miles
    Test number
    833983649001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,944 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,944 miles
    Test number
    894792458006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,521 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    14,521 miles
    Test number
    512601857001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,127 miles
    Test number
    440901356035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 TKK

Does Y256 TKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 TKK is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 TKK?
The MOT on Y256 TKK is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 TKK done?
Y256 TKK was recorded at 43,645 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,571 miles a year.
Has Y256 TKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 TKK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y256 TKK 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 TKK find?
Y256 TKK passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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