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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y261 HDUMOT history

Y261 HDU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 145,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

Y261 HDU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2026
Mileage
145,082 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 HDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 HDU was last recorded at 145,082 miles on 12 May 2025, 2,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,123 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,959 miles
Average per year
5,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,082 miles
  • 2023 – 142,123 miles
  • 2022 – 138,802 miles
  • 2021 – 126,189 miles
  • 2019 – 101,572 miles
  • 2018 – 96,575 miles
  • 2017 – 92,017 miles
  • 2016 – 86,989 miles
  • 2015 – 82,126 miles
  • 2014 – 78,277 miles
  • 2013 – 72,361 miles
  • 2012 – 67,218 miles
  • 2011 – 62,233 miles
  • 2010 – 56,706 miles
  • 2009 – 49,732 miles
  • 2008 – 44,387 miles
  • 2007 – 37,961 miles
  • 2006 – 32,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNSF Tyre Worn on Edges
  • AdvisoryNSR Tyre Cracked
  • AdvisoryOSF Tyre Worn on Edges
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,082 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,082 miles
    Test number
    997922393647
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF Tyre Worn on Edges
    • AdvisoryNSR Tyre Cracked
    • AdvisoryOSF Tyre Worn on Edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,082 miles (+2,959)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,082 miles
    Test number
    157373732192
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF Tyre Worn on Edges
    • AdvisoryNSR Tyre Cracked
    • AdvisoryOSF Tyre Worn on Edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,123 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,123 miles
    Test number
    287811653177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,802 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,802 miles
    Test number
    158159663008
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail138,802 miles (+12,613)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,802 miles
    Test number
    263317027566
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass126,189 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,189 miles
    Test number
    507013203902
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail126,189 miles (+17,723)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,189 miles
    Test number
    126551815697
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,466 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    251108611241
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail108,466 miles (+6,894)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    310311127469
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,572 miles
    Test number
    680245901018
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges

  11. Fail101,566 miles (+4,991)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,566 miles
    Test number
    184268471575
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges

  12. Pass96,575 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,575 miles
    Test number
    509203434161
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail96,575 miles (+4,558)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,575 miles
    Test number
    832776604265
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass92,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,017 miles
    Test number
    407060184798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,017 miles (+5,028)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,017 miles
    Test number
    667406118702
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure securing locking nut missing (2.7.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure securing locking nut missing (2.7.2b)

  16. Pass86,989 miles (+4,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,989 miles
    Test number
    328214973007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass82,126 miles (+3,849)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,126 miles
    Test number
    117906765176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outter sidewall cut no cords visable
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is perished/cracked

  18. Pass78,277 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,277 miles
    Test number
    608842584155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,361 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,361 miles
    Test number
    575583183104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,204 miles (+4,986)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,204 miles
    Test number
    238135273466
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCat to exhaust;clamp corodded and insecure
    • NoteCheck tracking
    • NoteInspection lamp on

  21. Pass67,218 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,218 miles
    Test number
    679598372132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,233 miles (+5,527)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,233 miles
    Test number
    256451281493
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  23. Pass56,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,706 miles
    Test number
    941748630187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,706 miles (+6,974)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,706 miles
    Test number
    580297430198
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  25. Pass49,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    202141149130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,732 miles (+5,345)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    584311249184
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass44,387 miles (+6,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    170194458175
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass37,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,961 miles
    Test number
    292601357164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail37,961 miles (+5,501)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,961 miles
    Test number
    184261457134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass32,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,460 miles
    Test number
    520793146128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 HDU

Does Y261 HDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 HDU expired on 11 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 HDU?
The MOT on Y261 HDU expired on 11 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 HDU done?
Y261 HDU was recorded at 145,082 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 5,937 miles a year.
Has Y261 HDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 HDU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y261 HDU 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 Y261 HDU find?
Y261 HDU passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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