Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y311 ERUMOT history
Y311 ERU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 78,990 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 78,990 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,466 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y311 ERU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y311 ERU was last recorded at 78,990 miles on 11 Jan 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,953 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 37 miles
- Average per year
- 2,466 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,990 miles
- 2025 – 78,953 miles
- 2024 – 78,808 miles
- 2023 – 78,602 miles
- 2022 – 77,805 miles
- 2021 – 76,331 miles
- 2019 – 73,941 miles
- 2018 – 72,274 miles
- 2017 – 69,094 miles
- 2016 – 65,937 miles
- 2015 – 63,096 miles
- 2014 – 57,445 miles
- 2013 – 51,643 miles
- 2012 – 49,968 miles
- 2011 – 47,771 miles
- 2010 – 46,112 miles
- 2009 – 43,707 miles
- 2008 – 39,854 miles
- 2007 – 36,271 miles
- 2006 – 31,175 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,990 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,990 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 78,990 miles
- Test number
- 781869612888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,953 miles (+145)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 78,953 miles
- Test number
- 476650714400
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,808 miles (+206)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 78,808 miles
- Test number
- 496281442682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,602 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 78,602 miles
- Test number
- 532175453106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail78,602 miles (+797)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,602 miles
- Test number
- 140066119747
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 77,805 miles
- Test number
- 447945688270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,802 miles (+1,471)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,802 miles
- Test number
- 744018581518
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass76,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 76,331 miles
- Test number
- 864852953802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,331 miles (+9)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,331 miles
- Test number
- 496599237695
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fail76,322 miles (+2,381)4 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,322 miles
- Test number
- 413613578741
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass73,941 miles (+1,667)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 73,941 miles
- Test number
- 294404464179
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy manifold (8.1.1 (a))
Pass72,274 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 72,274 miles
- Test number
- 460884408987
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail72,270 miles (+3,176)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,270 miles
- Test number
- 484197799048
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,094 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 69,094 miles
- Test number
- 797904128513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,085 miles (+3,148)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,085 miles
- Test number
- 493716392770
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 65,937 miles
- Test number
- 644974327198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,937 miles (+2,841)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,937 miles
- Test number
- 376064235950
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass63,096 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 63,096 miles
- Test number
- 955664105261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,096 miles (+5,651)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,096 miles
- Test number
- 858063305226
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass57,445 miles (+5,802)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 57,445 miles
- Test number
- 389452304282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,643 miles (+1,675)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 51,643 miles
- Test number
- 329096793147
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteRear Silencer deteriorated but not blowing
Pass49,968 miles (+2,197)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 49,968 miles
- Test number
- 289075202232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,771 miles (+1,659)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 47,771 miles
- Test number
- 307509791148
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass46,112 miles (+2,405)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,112 miles
- Test number
- 560334820229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,707 miles (+3,853)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 43,707 miles
- Test number
- 621862529212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,854 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 39,854 miles
- Test number
- 351448228414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,805 miles (+3,534)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,805 miles
- Test number
- 163915128262
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass36,271 miles (+5,096)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 36,271 miles
- Test number
- 751507247262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 31,175 miles
- Test number
- 994005736281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y311 ERU
- Does Y311 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y311 ERU is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y311 ERU?
- The MOT on Y311 ERU is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y311 ERU done?
- Y311 ERU was recorded at 78,990 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2026, an average of 2,466 miles a year.
- Has Y311 ERU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y311 ERU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y311 ERU 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 Y311 ERU find?
- Y311 ERU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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