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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

Y2 YKBMOT history

Y2 YKB is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

Y2 YKB white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,386 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 YKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 YKB was last recorded at 98,386 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 11,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,381 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,005 miles
Average per year
6,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,386 miles
  • 2025 – 87,381 miles
  • 2024 – 75,614 miles
  • 2022 – 73,144 miles
  • 2021 – 65,834 miles
  • 2020 – 56,885 miles
  • 2019 – 51,069 miles
  • 2018 – 43,946 miles
  • 2017 – 37,923 miles
  • 2016 – 29,103 miles
  • 2015 – 19,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,386 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear silencer outer casing corroded and falling apart

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,386 miles (+11,005)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,386 miles
    Test number
    947594839271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,381 miles
    Test number
    545389171889
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded and falling apart
  3. Fail87,381 miles (+11,767)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,381 miles
    Test number
    752117472901
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded and falling apart
  4. Pass75,614 miles (+2,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,614 miles
    Test number
    691410349670
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  5. Pass73,144 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,144 miles
    Test number
    639069715338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,834 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,834 miles
    Test number
    190500426883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail65,783 miles (+8,898)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,783 miles
    Test number
    575853312995
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm small cut cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass56,885 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,885 miles
    Test number
    263449323723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail56,874 miles (+5,805)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,874 miles
    Test number
    961016962354
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass51,069 miles (+7,123)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,069 miles
    Test number
    562427722612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    301853947837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,946 miles (+6,023)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    926006506349
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  13. Pass37,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,923 miles
    Test number
    281353234779
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail37,923 miles (+8,820)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,923 miles
    Test number
    134267108079
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
  15. Pass29,103 miles (+9,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,103 miles
    Test number
    330496157172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sections tread worn to 3mm left
  16. Pass19,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,482 miles
    Test number
    247407145060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 YKB

Does Y2 YKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 YKB is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 YKB?
The MOT on Y2 YKB is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 YKB done?
Y2 YKB was recorded at 98,386 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,855 miles a year.
Has Y2 YKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 YKB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y2 YKB 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 Y2 YKB find?
Y2 YKB passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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