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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y289 MHDMOT history

Y289 MHD is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

Y289 MHD red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,384 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 MHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 MHD was last recorded at 99,384 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 5,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,976 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,408 miles
Average per year
3,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,384 miles
  • 2024 – 93,976 miles
  • 2023 – 91,192 miles
  • 2022 – 87,636 miles
  • 2018 – 86,790 miles
  • 2017 – 84,376 miles
  • 2016 – 82,307 miles
  • 2015 – 79,414 miles
  • 2013 – 74,014 miles
  • 2012 – 65,207 miles
  • 2011 – 57,531 miles
  • 2010 – 52,035 miles
  • 2009 – 44,872 miles
  • 2008 – 37,794 miles
  • 2006 – 34,393 miles
  • 2005 – 30,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,384 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,384 miles
    Test number
    406608537410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,384 miles (+5,408)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,384 miles
    Test number
    330952980852
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass93,976 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,976 miles
    Test number
    274348138956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,192 miles (+3,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,192 miles
    Test number
    392042101268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass87,636 miles (+16)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,636 miles
    Test number
    205756227880
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,620 miles (+830)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    440286015514
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Pass86,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,790 miles
    Test number
    751810000914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,790 miles (+2,414)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,790 miles
    Test number
    902739182384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip missing (2.5.C.1b)

  9. Pass84,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,376 miles
    Test number
    925164119873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,376 miles (+2,069)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,376 miles
    Test number
    691020562199
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass82,307 miles (+2,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,307 miles
    Test number
    778067595457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass79,414 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,414 miles
    Test number
    585090475021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    598824933276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,014 miles (+8,807)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    947154633248
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail65,207 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,207 miles
    Test number
    497325932286
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Pass65,207 miles (+7,676)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,207 miles
    Test number
    836225432209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,531 miles
    Test number
    978647231256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,531 miles (+5,496)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,531 miles
    Test number
    187436531226
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureInner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass52,035 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,035 miles
    Test number
    791017430282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,872 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,872 miles
    Test number
    821289739256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,868 miles (+2,233)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,868 miles
    Test number
    713918239250
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake high

  22. Pass42,635 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,635 miles
    Test number
    274622499029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,794 miles
    Test number
    111439398456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,794 miles (+53)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,794 miles
    Test number
    593389798090
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Fail37,741 miles (+3,348)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    711140588067
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass34,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,393 miles
    Test number
    223863716325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,393 miles (+3,518)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,393 miles
    Test number
    442483516409
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass30,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    30,875 miles
    Test number
    873234805341
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y289 MHD

Does Y289 MHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 MHD is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y289 MHD?
The MOT on Y289 MHD is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y289 MHD done?
Y289 MHD was recorded at 99,384 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,411 miles a year.
Has Y289 MHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 MHD has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y289 MHD 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 Y289 MHD find?
Y289 MHD passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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