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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

Y26 RSBMOT history

Y26 RSB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 65,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

Y26 RSB red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,406 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 RSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 RSB was last recorded at 65,406 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,240 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,166 miles
Average per year
5,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,406 miles
  • 2024 – 59,240 miles
  • 2023 – 52,206 miles
  • 2022 – 44,384 miles
  • 2021 – 36,086 miles
  • 2020 – 26,770 miles
  • 2019 – 13,211 miles
  • 2018 – 9,651 miles
  • 2017 – 8,666 miles
  • 2016 – 6,122 miles
  • 2015 – 3,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,406 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded through one skinRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,406 miles (+6,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,406 miles
    Test number
    288389667933
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded through one skin
  2. Pass59,240 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,240 miles
    Test number
    870576446096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,206 miles (+7,822)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    760434378662
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded through one skin
  4. Pass44,384 miles (+8,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,384 miles
    Test number
    757180320993
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass36,086 miles (+9,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,086 miles
    Test number
    410510580989
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded through one skin
    • AdvisoryPlastic underside floor covers fitted
  6. Pass26,770 miles (+13,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    26,770 miles
    Test number
    590929076360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass13,211 miles (+3,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    13,211 miles
    Test number
    791029390897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted preventing full inspection
  8. Pass9,651 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    9,651 miles
    Test number
    314675023656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,666 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    8,666 miles
    Test number
    707486599478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass6,122 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    6,122 miles
    Test number
    697984753493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass3,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    3,924 miles
    Test number
    976370975027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 RSB

Does Y26 RSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 RSB is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y26 RSB?
The MOT on Y26 RSB is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 RSB done?
Y26 RSB was recorded at 65,406 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,751 miles a year.
Has Y26 RSB ever failed its MOT?
No. Y26 RSB has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y26 RSB 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 RSB find?
Y26 RSB passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust box corroded through one skin.

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