Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y271 LWCMOT history
Y271 LWC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 36,816 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 36,816 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,319 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 LWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y271 LWC was last recorded at 36,816 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 35,432 miles · 21 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,384 miles
- Average per year
- 1,319 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 36,816 miles
- 2025 – 35,432 miles
- 2019 – 35,428 miles
- 2018 – 33,460 miles
- 2017 – 32,016 miles
- 2016 – 30,599 miles
- 2015 – 28,428 miles
- 2014 – 27,102 miles
- 2013 – 26,021 miles
- 2012 – 24,428 miles
- 2011 – 22,814 miles
- 2010 – 20,802 miles
- 2009 – 18,011 miles
- 2008 – 15,240 miles
- 2007 – 12,249 miles
- 2006 – 10,319 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass36,816 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush separating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres aged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,816 miles (+1,384)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 36,816 miles
- Test number
- 626024430199
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass35,432 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 35,432 miles
- Test number
- 940220072031
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail35,430 miles (+2)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,430 miles
- Test number
- 115082671177
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak casing also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass35,428 miles (+1,968)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 35,428 miles
- Test number
- 815324448612
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass33,460 miles (+1,444)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 33,460 miles
- Test number
- 111391492771
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass32,016 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 32,016 miles
- Test number
- 887302837200
- AdvisoryFront slight corrosion to brake disc surfaces
Fail32,016 miles (+1,417)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,016 miles
- Test number
- 417901472502
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront slight corrosion to brake disc surfaces
Pass30,599 miles (+2,171)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 30,599 miles
- Test number
- 801786105675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,428 miles (+1,326)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 28,428 miles
- Test number
- 256740685146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 27,102 miles
- Test number
- 296024984422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,102 miles (+1,081)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,102 miles
- Test number
- 436453084146
- DangerousRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass26,021 miles (+1,593)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 26,021 miles
- Test number
- 779502493172
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded but not blowing
Pass24,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 24,428 miles
- Test number
- 199693072176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,428 miles (+1,614)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,428 miles
- Test number
- 506083772181
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail22,814 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,814 miles
- Test number
- 138157781117
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass22,814 miles (+2,012)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 22,814 miles
- Test number
- 225367981119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,802 miles (+2,791)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 20,802 miles
- Test number
- 710400600235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,011 miles (+2,771)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 18,011 miles
- Test number
- 931210979126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,240 miles (+2,991)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 15,240 miles
- Test number
- 263371798468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,249 miles (+1,930)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 12,249 miles
- Test number
- 290042397408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 10,319 miles
- Test number
- 430929696110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y271 LWC
- Does Y271 LWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 LWC is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 LWC?
- The MOT on Y271 LWC is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y271 LWC done?
- Y271 LWC was recorded at 36,816 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,319 miles a year.
- Has Y271 LWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 LWC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y271 LWC 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 Y271 LWC find?
- Y271 LWC passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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