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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

Y26 HEPMOT history

Y26 HEP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 53,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

Y26 HEP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
53,739 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 HEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
11 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 HEP was last recorded at 53,739 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 11,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,997 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11,742 miles
Average per year
8,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,739 miles
  • 2025 – 41,997 miles
  • 2024 – 33,830 miles
  • 2023 – 27,248 miles
  • 2022 – 20,710 miles
  • 2021 – 13,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,739 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    956287098998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail52,739 miles (+10,742)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,739 miles
    Test number
    709552254764
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass41,997 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    41,997 miles
    Test number
    717387538984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,844 miles (+8,014)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,844 miles
    Test number
    216447032623
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass33,830 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    33,830 miles
    Test number
    749426006770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail33,829 miles (+6,581)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,829 miles
    Test number
    793678131580
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass27,248 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    27,248 miles
    Test number
    532877386270
    • 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))
  8. Fail27,230 miles (+6,520)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,230 miles
    Test number
    581202723820
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  9. Pass20,710 miles (+7,524)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    20,710 miles
    Test number
    451296949465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    13,186 miles
    Test number
    897944828003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 HEP

Does Y26 HEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 HEP is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 HEP?
The MOT on Y26 HEP is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 HEP done?
Y26 HEP was recorded at 53,739 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 8,090 miles a year.
Has Y26 HEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 HEP has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y26 HEP 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 HEP find?
Y26 HEP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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