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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y279 THSMOT history

Y279 THS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 25,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

Y279 THS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
25,187 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 THS
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
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 THS was last recorded at 25,187 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,168 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,187 miles
  • 2025 – 25,168 miles
  • 2024 – 25,149 miles
  • 2023 – 25,032 miles
  • 2022 – 24,988 miles
  • 2021 – 24,973 miles
  • 2020 – 24,598 miles
  • 2019 – 24,480 miles
  • 2018 – 22,765 miles
  • 2017 – 22,496 miles
  • 2016 – 22,439 miles
  • 2015 – 21,649 miles
  • 2014 – 20,361 miles
  • 2013 – 19,419 miles
  • 2012 – 16,483 miles
  • 2011 – 12,279 miles
  • 2010 – 10,731 miles
  • 2009 – 10,204 miles
  • 2008 – 9,614 miles
  • 2007 – 8,815 miles
  • 2006 – 7,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,187 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn & corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,187 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    25,187 miles
    Test number
    815025788233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass25,168 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    25,168 miles
    Test number
    455028385734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,149 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    25,149 miles
    Test number
    345326614813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,032 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    25,032 miles
    Test number
    516395673104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass24,988 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    24,988 miles
    Test number
    997489878939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass24,973 miles (+375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    24,973 miles
    Test number
    679770828488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass24,598 miles (+118)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    24,598 miles
    Test number
    853879164294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass24,480 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,480 miles
    Test number
    618297156032
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn & corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush spiting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded.

  9. Fail24,479 miles (+1,714)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,479 miles
    Test number
    431818389773
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn & corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush spiting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded.

  10. Pass22,765 miles (+269)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,765 miles
    Test number
    819560171198
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % imbalance on front axle limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass22,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    22,496 miles
    Test number
    904586635442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail22,496 miles (+57)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,496 miles
    Test number
    470387166381
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass22,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,439 miles
    Test number
    222360728189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail22,439 miles (+790)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,439 miles
    Test number
    413425808360
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass21,649 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,649 miles
    Test number
    338535305184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,361 miles (+942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,361 miles
    Test number
    485627204110
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  17. Pass19,419 miles (+2,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,419 miles
    Test number
    929088203175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass16,483 miles (+4,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,483 miles
    Test number
    735402612178
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on the side walls

  19. Pass12,279 miles (+1,548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,279 miles
    Test number
    539289601155
    • NoteBoth front tyres side wall cracking

  20. Pass10,731 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    10,731 miles
    Test number
    802950710118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,204 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    10,204 miles
    Test number
    831010119163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,614 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,614 miles
    Test number
    144456218191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,815 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    8,815 miles
    Test number
    654587417115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    7,786 miles
    Test number
    611023526141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 THS

Does Y279 THS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 THS is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 THS?
The MOT on Y279 THS is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 THS done?
Y279 THS was recorded at 25,187 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 859 miles a year.
Has Y279 THS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 THS has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y279 THS 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 Y279 THS find?
Y279 THS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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