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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y294 DCVMOT history

Y294 DCV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 62,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

Y294 DCV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,816 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 DCV
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
25 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 DCV was last recorded at 62,816 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2020: 54,324 miles, lower than 54,529 miles on 31 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,333 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,483 miles
Average per year
2,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,816 miles
  • 2024 – 61,333 miles
  • 2023 – 59,748 miles
  • 2022 – 57,900 miles
  • 2021 – 55,893 miles
  • 2020 – 54,328 miles
  • 2019 – 54,529 miles
  • 2018 – 48,855 miles
  • 2017 – 45,503 miles
  • 2016 – 43,029 miles
  • 2015 – 41,091 miles
  • 2014 – 38,733 miles
  • 2013 – 36,460 miles
  • 2012 – 34,330 miles
  • 2011 – 32,288 miles
  • 2010 – 29,600 miles
  • 2009 – 26,736 miles
  • 2008 – 22,361 miles
  • 2007 – 18,747 miles
  • 2006 – 17,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,816 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,816 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,816 miles
    Test number
    513057443958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,333 miles (+1,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,333 miles
    Test number
    830530000773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass59,748 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,748 miles
    Test number
    145777912090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,900 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,900 miles
    Test number
    350449721623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,893 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,893 miles
    Test number
    684815744333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    282122685725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,324 miles (-205)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    511146556538
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass54,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,529 miles
    Test number
    323572749002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,120 miles (+3,265)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    810822050235
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass48,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,855 miles
    Test number
    706229283517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,855 miles (+3,352)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,855 miles
    Test number
    744331343873
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass45,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,503 miles
    Test number
    822393930852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,501 miles (+2,472)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,501 miles
    Test number
    101698161241
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass43,029 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,029 miles
    Test number
    557060991110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,091 miles
    Test number
    705297334411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,091 miles (+2,358)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,091 miles
    Test number
    820307925082
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass38,733 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,733 miles
    Test number
    749184514395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,460 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,460 miles
    Test number
    855576213341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,330 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,330 miles
    Test number
    416207012362
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass34,330 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,330 miles
    Test number
    577887012335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,288 miles
    Test number
    745128611304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,288 miles (+2,688)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,288 miles
    Test number
    299348111303
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,600 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,600 miles
    Test number
    164929610358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,736 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,736 miles
    Test number
    423836119405
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass26,736 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,736 miles
    Test number
    794496719316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,361 miles
    Test number
    454407518338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,361 miles (+3,614)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,361 miles
    Test number
    731517418333
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass18,747 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,747 miles
    Test number
    294511817314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,536 miles
    Test number
    943271316363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 DCV

Does Y294 DCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y294 DCV is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y294 DCV?
The MOT on Y294 DCV is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y294 DCV done?
Y294 DCV was recorded at 62,816 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 2,384 miles a year.
Has Y294 DCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 DCV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y294 DCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y294 DCV find?
Y294 DCV passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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