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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y26 LOWMOT history

Y26 LOW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

Y26 LOW black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2025
Mileage
111,271 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 LOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 LOW was last recorded at 111,271 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 9,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,671 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
9,600 miles
Average per year
4,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,271 miles
  • 2023 – 101,671 miles
  • 2022 – 91,144 miles
  • 2021 – 88,616 miles
  • 2019 – 87,428 miles
  • 2018 – 83,110 miles
  • 2017 – 77,165 miles
  • 2016 – 74,386 miles
  • 2015 – 71,439 miles
  • 2014 – 68,761 miles
  • 2013 – 66,043 miles
  • 2012 – 63,359 miles
  • 2011 – 60,787 miles
  • 2010 – 57,023 miles
  • 2009 – 53,653 miles
  • 2008 – 49,456 miles
  • 2007 – 44,953 miles
  • 2006 – 39,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,271 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Both rear tyres perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,271 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,271 miles
    Test number
    145079564238
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,271 miles (+9,600)3 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,271 miles
    Test number
    230081206837
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,671 miles
    Test number
    169424978600
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail101,671 miles (+10,527)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,671 miles
    Test number
    200353785089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass91,144 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,144 miles
    Test number
    738169915856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,140 miles (+2,524)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,140 miles
    Test number
    498190760244
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass88,616 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    965373106147
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail88,614 miles (+1,186)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,614 miles
    Test number
    645250379634
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,428 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,428 miles
    Test number
    329282888875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,110 miles (+5,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,110 miles
    Test number
    990745503516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,165 miles (+2,779)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,165 miles
    Test number
    823638443810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres splitting, ply or cord not visible

  12. Pass74,386 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,386 miles
    Test number
    916575278042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  13. Fail74,372 miles (+2,933)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,372 miles
    Test number
    652788118455
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/15 78v (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  14. Pass71,439 miles (+2,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    237763175498
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass68,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,761 miles
    Test number
    955567564107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail68,761 miles (+2,718)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,761 miles
    Test number
    245287964182
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass66,043 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,043 miles
    Test number
    789848263168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,359 miles (+2,572)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    277243062137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  19. Pass60,787 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,787 miles
    Test number
    628734761190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,023 miles (+3,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,023 miles
    Test number
    203666870110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,653 miles (+4,197)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,653 miles
    Test number
    722567179130
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise slioght oil leak

  22. Pass49,456 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,456 miles
    Test number
    954655078168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,953 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,953 miles
    Test number
    211501777111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,665 miles
    Test number
    350373376122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 LOW

Does Y26 LOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y26 LOW expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y26 LOW?
The MOT on Y26 LOW expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y26 LOW done?
Y26 LOW was recorded at 111,271 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 4,013 miles a year.
Has Y26 LOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 LOW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y26 LOW 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 LOW find?
Y26 LOW passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre, and 4 more.

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