Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc
Y284 DABMOT history
Y284 DAB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 73,559 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 73,559 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,622 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y284 DAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y284 DAB was last recorded at 73,559 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,672 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,887 miles
- Average per year
- 2,622 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,559 miles
- 2025 – 70,672 miles
- 2024 – 68,594 miles
- 2023 – 65,196 miles
- 2022 – 62,346 miles
- 2021 – 59,753 miles
- 2020 – 57,421 miles
- 2019 – 55,481 miles
- 2018 – 53,416 miles
- 2017 – 51,173 miles
- 2016 – 48,720 miles
- 2015 – 46,512 miles
- 2014 – 44,219 miles
- 2013 – 40,868 miles
- 2012 – 37,355 miles
- 2011 – 33,575 miles
- 2010 – 29,418 miles
- 2009 – 26,345 miles
- 2007 – 23,624 miles
- 2006 – 20,971 miles
- 2005 – 18,582 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,559 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
30 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,559 miles (+2,887)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 73,559 miles
- Test number
- 614919978246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,672 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 70,672 miles
- Test number
- 680273172587
- 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail70,672 miles (+2,078)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,672 miles
- Test number
- 766683296867
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass68,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 68,594 miles
- Test number
- 267595948582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,594 miles (+3,398)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,594 miles
- Test number
- 532595300765
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass65,196 miles (+2,850)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 65,196 miles
- Test number
- 458358438787
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,346 miles (+2,593)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 62,346 miles
- Test number
- 627773044516
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass59,753 miles (+2,332)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 59,753 miles
- Test number
- 310479916590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,421 miles (+1,940)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 57,421 miles
- Test number
- 279040432245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 55,481 miles
- Test number
- 812852475769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,481 miles (+2,065)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,481 miles
- Test number
- 103892011692
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass53,416 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 53,416 miles
- Test number
- 951777698382
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail53,400 miles (+2,227)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,400 miles
- Test number
- 828209085543
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,173 miles (+36)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 51,173 miles
- Test number
- 892583691988
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Fail51,137 miles (+2,417)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,137 miles
- Test number
- 758862997821
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Pass48,720 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 48,720 miles
- Test number
- 543621063651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,700 miles (+2,188)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,700 miles
- Test number
- 825974535451
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass46,512 miles (+2,293)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 46,512 miles
- Test number
- 384013302701
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 44,219 miles
- Test number
- 518917064247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,219 miles (+3,351)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,219 miles
- Test number
- 668057264200
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass40,868 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 40,868 miles
- Test number
- 997616063245
- NoteBoth Front Tyres......wear on inner edges.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail40,867 miles (+3,512)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,867 miles
- Test number
- 788316063277
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteBoth Front Tyres......wear on inner edges.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,355 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 37,355 miles
- Test number
- 225740672276
- NoteAir bag illuminated on dashboard, indicating a possible fault.
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail37,354 miles (+3,779)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,354 miles
- Test number
- 448319662236
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteAir bag illuminated on dashboard, indicating a possible fault.
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass33,575 miles (+4,157)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 33,575 miles
- Test number
- 499921071242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,418 miles (+3,073)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 29,418 miles
- Test number
- 650261470287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,345 miles (+2,721)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 26,345 miles
- Test number
- 452453279238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,624 miles (+2,653)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,624 miles
- Test number
- 353610177216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,971 miles (+2,389)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 20,971 miles
- Test number
- 681940476269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 18,582 miles
- Test number
- 192480975243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y284 DAB
- Does Y284 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y284 DAB is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y284 DAB?
- The MOT on Y284 DAB is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y284 DAB done?
- Y284 DAB was recorded at 73,559 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 2,622 miles a year.
- Has Y284 DAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y284 DAB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y284 DAB 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 Y284 DAB find?
- Y284 DAB passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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