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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y284 DRUMOT history

Y284 DRU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 89,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

Y284 DRU green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,259 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y284 DRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y284 DRU was last recorded at 89,259 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 3,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,931 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,328 miles
Average per year
2,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,259 miles
  • 2025 – 85,931 miles
  • 2024 – 84,435 miles
  • 2023 – 74,242 miles
  • 2022 – 65,982 miles
  • 2021 – 62,522 miles
  • 2020 – 62,055 miles
  • 2019 – 60,742 miles
  • 2018 – 58,621 miles
  • 2017 – 55,121 miles
  • 2016 – 50,984 miles
  • 2015 – 47,672 miles
  • 2014 – 47,074 miles
  • 2013 – 46,497 miles
  • 2012 – 45,490 miles
  • 2011 – 44,667 miles
  • 2010 – 43,710 miles
  • 2009 – 42,629 miles
  • 2008 – 41,514 miles
  • 2007 – 40,244 miles
  • 2006 – 35,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,259 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,259 miles
    Test number
    871898245017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail89,259 miles (+3,328)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,259 miles
    Test number
    189407047419
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass85,931 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,931 miles
    Test number
    224367718266
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail85,931 miles (+1,496)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,931 miles
    Test number
    318267444559
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass84,435 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,435 miles
    Test number
    778920433328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail84,405 miles (+10,163)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    714620538660
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure Internally (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass74,242 miles (+8,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    694425260451
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  8. Pass65,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    111519527725
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail65,982 miles (+3,460)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    491939625172
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread area 155/70 R13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass62,522 miles (+467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,522 miles
    Test number
    224091926085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass62,055 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    62,055 miles
    Test number
    180708310077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail62,055 miles (+1,313)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,055 miles
    Test number
    414229924810
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass60,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,742 miles
    Test number
    340243988810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail60,742 miles (+2,121)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,742 miles
    Test number
    769345512325
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass58,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,621 miles
    Test number
    764634482800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail58,621 miles (+3,500)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,621 miles
    Test number
    696499981726
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass55,121 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,121 miles
    Test number
    731827621360
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail55,109 miles (+4,125)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,109 miles
    Test number
    223244178799
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass50,984 miles (+3,312)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,984 miles
    Test number
    116851109736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass47,672 miles (+598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,672 miles
    Test number
    815932575038
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack

  21. Pass47,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,074 miles
    Test number
    627840394005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,074 miles (+577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,074 miles
    Test number
    457619274045
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  23. Pass46,497 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,497 miles
    Test number
    518264393045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,490 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,490 miles
    Test number
    887941082038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,667 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,667 miles
    Test number
    755717881070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,710 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,710 miles
    Test number
    261224980020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,629 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,629 miles
    Test number
    204755689073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,514 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,514 miles
    Test number
    634201178035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass40,244 miles (+4,346)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,244 miles
    Test number
    472946867058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,898 miles
    Test number
    131844446050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail35,898 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,898 miles
    Test number
    590474446098
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y284 DRU

Does Y284 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y284 DRU is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y284 DRU?
The MOT on Y284 DRU is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y284 DRU done?
Y284 DRU was recorded at 89,259 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,653 miles a year.
Has Y284 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y284 DRU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y284 DRU 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 DRU find?
Y284 DRU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both..

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