Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc
Y26 DLJMOT history
Y26 DLJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 73,315 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 73,315 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,566 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y26 DLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 14 Dec 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y26 DLJ was last recorded at 73,315 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 4,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,547 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,768 miles
- Average per year
- 6,566 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,315 miles
- 2025 – 68,547 miles
- 2024 – 65,316 miles
- 2023 – 61,431 miles
- 2022 – 54,734 miles
- 2021 – 46,048 miles
- 2020 – 37,335 miles
- 2019 – 30,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,315 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Under tray/under floor covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 4 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,315 miles (+4,768)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 73,315 miles
- Test number
- 489327763245
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass68,547 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 68,547 miles
- Test number
- 471032248740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,546 miles (+3,230)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,546 miles
- Test number
- 559207787402
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,316 miles (+3,885)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 65,316 miles
- Test number
- 706279231337
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,431 miles (+6,697)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 61,431 miles
- Test number
- 172988245152
- AdvisoryUnder tray/under floor covers fitted
Pass54,734 miles (+8,686)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 54,734 miles
- Test number
- 115874679154
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass46,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 46,048 miles
- Test number
- 403793794376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,046 miles (+8,711)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,046 miles
- Test number
- 517896673114
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,335 miles (+7,221)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 37,335 miles
- Test number
- 917456229898
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass30,114 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 30,114 miles
- Test number
- 358417956835
- AdvisoryUnder tray/under floor covers fitted
Questions about Y26 DLJ
- Does Y26 DLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 DLJ is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y26 DLJ?
- The MOT on Y26 DLJ is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y26 DLJ done?
- Y26 DLJ was recorded at 73,315 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,566 miles a year.
- Has Y26 DLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y26 DLJ has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y26 DLJ 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 DLJ find?
- Y26 DLJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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