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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

Y26 PRDMOT history

Y26 PRD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 90,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

Y26 PRD grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,539 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 PRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 PRD was last recorded at 90,539 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,539 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,539 miles
  • 2024 – 90,099 miles
  • 2023 – 90,016 miles
  • 2022 – 86,214 miles
  • 2021 – 80,362 miles
  • 2020 – 74,453 miles
  • 2019 – 72,220 miles
  • 2018 – 64,975 miles
  • 2016 – 58,791 miles
  • 2015 – 52,900 miles
  • 2014 – 36,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,539 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAir box hose to throttle body partially brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Minor oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,539 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,539 miles
    Test number
    916789239819
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir box hose to throttle body partially broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail90,539 miles (+440)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,539 miles
    Test number
    400065450383
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir box hose to throttle body partially broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass90,099 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,099 miles
    Test number
    426977837612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,016 miles (+3,802)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,016 miles
    Test number
    336269094099
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer sills excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area (both sides)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
  5. Pass86,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,214 miles
    Test number
    422597405112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,214 miles (+5,852)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,214 miles
    Test number
    225400580585
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass80,362 miles (+5,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,362 miles
    Test number
    885423626990
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn down to 2mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass74,453 miles (+2,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,453 miles
    Test number
    262449979945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass72,220 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,220 miles
    Test number
    334121868855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,927 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    671733567067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,975 miles (+6,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,975 miles
    Test number
    542004999941
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
  12. Pass58,791 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,791 miles
    Test number
    457400291758
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
  13. Fail58,791 miles (+5,891)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,791 miles
    Test number
    813364157121
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
  14. Pass52,900 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,900 miles
    Test number
    520504768944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Webbing fraying on edges (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail52,900 miles (+6,646)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,900 miles
    Test number
    448427750654
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Webbing fraying on edges (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass46,254 miles (+10,035)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,254 miles
    Test number
    587073605010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,219 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,219 miles
    Test number
    897040314000
    • NoteHand brake travel high

Questions about Y26 PRD

Does Y26 PRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 PRD is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y26 PRD?
The MOT on Y26 PRD is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 PRD done?
Y26 PRD was recorded at 90,539 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,551 miles a year.
Has Y26 PRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 PRD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y26 PRD 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 PRD find?
Y26 PRD passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; air box hose to throttle body partially broken, and 1 more.

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