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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,422 cc

Y300 DLCMOT history

Y300 DLC is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 99,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

Y300 DLC white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,507 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y300 DLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y300 DLC was last recorded at 99,507 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,490 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
7,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,507 miles
  • 2025 – 91,483 miles
  • 2024 – 84,399 miles
  • 2023 – 77,112 miles
  • 2022 – 69,700 miles
  • 2021 – 64,450 miles
  • 2020 – 58,713 miles
  • 2019 – 56,368 miles
  • 2018 – 44,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,507 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet lid (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,507 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,507 miles
    Test number
    353252829940
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet lid (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail99,490 miles (+8,007)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,490 miles
    Test number
    873170539377
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamp sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet lid (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass91,483 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,483 miles
    Test number
    267355638841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail91,371 miles (+6,972)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,371 miles
    Test number
    489266184697
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass84,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    901566702697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail84,399 miles (+7,287)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    306063730453
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass77,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,112 miles
    Test number
    908406789043
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
  8. Fail77,112 miles (+7,412)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,112 miles
    Test number
    754919863237
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
  9. Pass69,700 miles (+5,250)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,700 miles
    Test number
    846444164632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,450 miles (+5,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,450 miles
    Test number
    266205113596
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  11. Pass58,713 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,713 miles
    Test number
    951245003845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,368 miles (+11,897)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,368 miles
    Test number
    522323182699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,471 miles
    Test number
    735533052250
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Questions about Y300 DLC

Does Y300 DLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y300 DLC is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y300 DLC?
The MOT on Y300 DLC is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y300 DLC done?
Y300 DLC was recorded at 99,507 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 7,350 miles a year.
Has Y300 DLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y300 DLC has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y300 DLC 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 Y300 DLC find?
Y300 DLC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of lower arm; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 3 more.

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