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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y293 WHHMOT history

Y293 WHH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 151,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

Y293 WHH grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,006 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y293 WHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y293 WHH was last recorded at 151,006 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 5,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,882 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,124 miles
Average per year
4,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,006 miles
  • 2024 – 145,882 miles
  • 2023 – 135,139 miles
  • 2022 – 126,472 miles
  • 2021 – 126,371 miles
  • 2020 – 126,231 miles
  • 2019 – 125,976 miles
  • 2018 – 125,820 miles
  • 2017 – 125,620 miles
  • 2016 – 119,420 miles
  • 2014 – 109,846 miles
  • 2013 – 100,846 miles
  • 2012 – 89,575 miles
  • 2010 – 80,762 miles
  • 2009 – 67,465 miles
  • 2008 – 61,536 miles
  • 2007 – 58,810 miles
  • 2006 – 55,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,006 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,006 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,006 miles
    Test number
    193117420578
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail151,006 miles (+5,124)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,006 miles
    Test number
    669507997154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass145,882 miles (+10,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,882 miles
    Test number
    722612448475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,139 miles
    Test number
    672731707761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,139 miles (+8,667)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,139 miles
    Test number
    143730376468
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  6. Pass126,472 miles (+101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,472 miles
    Test number
    215058599615
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass126,371 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,371 miles
    Test number
    572466566346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,231 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,231 miles
    Test number
    370455683498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  9. Fail126,223 miles (+247)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,223 miles
    Test number
    894943423608
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,976 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,976 miles
    Test number
    979253432163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,820 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,820 miles
    Test number
    442546276589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,620 miles (+6,200)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    125,620 miles
    Test number
    857752429519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,420 miles
    Test number
    298040881666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail119,420 miles (+9,574)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,420 miles
    Test number
    549338023683
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass109,846 miles (+9,000)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,846 miles
    Test number
    958136554345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,846 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,846 miles
    Test number
    666777453397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,911 miles (+6,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,911 miles
    Test number
    355183603039
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass89,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,575 miles
    Test number
    338318212041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,575 miles (+8,813)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,575 miles
    Test number
    669658312084
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass80,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,762 miles
    Test number
    834164060349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail80,762 miles (+7,426)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,762 miles
    Test number
    504283460394
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass73,336 miles (+5,871)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,336 miles
    Test number
    910173810022
    • NoteNearside front outer cv boot has grease around it but no signs of a split

  23. Pass67,465 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    890076319087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,536 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,536 miles
    Test number
    433112228042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,810 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,810 miles
    Test number
    801308277011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,707 miles (+3,612)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,707 miles
    Test number
    603257967025
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass55,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,095 miles
    Test number
    693469576067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y293 WHH

Does Y293 WHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y293 WHH is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y293 WHH?
The MOT on Y293 WHH is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y293 WHH done?
Y293 WHH was recorded at 151,006 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,881 miles a year.
Has Y293 WHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y293 WHH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y293 WHH 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 Y293 WHH find?
Y293 WHH passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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