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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

Y26 BSLMOT history

Y26 BSL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 82,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

Y26 BSL grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,941 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 BSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 BSL was last recorded at 82,941 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 1,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,469 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,472 miles
Average per year
7,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,941 miles
  • 2025 – 81,469 miles
  • 2024 – 77,031 miles
  • 2023 – 75,300 miles
  • 2021 – 54,629 miles
  • 2020 – 42,413 miles
  • 2019 – 34,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,941 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 19 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,941 miles (+1,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,941 miles
    Test number
    160968022954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass81,469 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,469 miles
    Test number
    490951066206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,031 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,031 miles
    Test number
    257353048025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,300 miles
    Test number
    184720406215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,300 miles (+20,671)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,300 miles
    Test number
    185981705439
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass54,629 miles (+12,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,629 miles
    Test number
    566082371387
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass42,413 miles (+7,431)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,413 miles
    Test number
    244871492669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,982 miles
    Test number
    547670155833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to the vehicle

Questions about Y26 BSL

Does Y26 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 BSL is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 BSL?
The MOT on Y26 BSL is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 BSL done?
Y26 BSL was recorded at 82,941 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 7,669 miles a year.
Has Y26 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 BSL has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y26 BSL 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 Y26 BSL find?
Y26 BSL passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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