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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y311 TGBMOT history

Y311 TGB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 16,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

Y311 TGB blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
16,241 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 TGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y311 TGB was last recorded at 16,241 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
10,591 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,650 miles
Average per year
507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,241 miles
  • 2025 – 10,591 miles
  • 2016 – 10,514 miles
  • 2015 – 10,381 miles
  • 2014 – 10,082 miles
  • 2013 – 9,870 miles
  • 2012 – 9,682 miles
  • 2011 – 9,322 miles
  • 2010 – 8,593 miles
  • 2009 – 7,841 miles
  • 2008 – 7,264 miles
  • 2007 – 6,676 miles
  • 2006 – 5,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,241 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    16,241 miles
    Test number
    981855408266
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail16,241 miles (+5,650)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,241 miles
    Test number
    731602458710
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass10,591 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    10,591 miles
    Test number
    423963006658
    • AdvisoryAll four wheels corroded

  4. Pass10,514 miles (+133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    10,514 miles
    Test number
    358163723075
    • AdvisoryFront discs pitted and in poor con
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  5. Pass10,381 miles (+299)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    10,381 miles
    Test number
    457178795007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteN/s/f disc slightly pitted

  6. Pass10,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    10,082 miles
    Test number
    247259194012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail10,082 miles (+212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,082 miles
    Test number
    788168594084
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  8. Pass9,870 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,870 miles
    Test number
    436853893003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,682 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    9,682 miles
    Test number
    649275892066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,322 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    9,322 miles
    Test number
    337866391048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,593 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    8,593 miles
    Test number
    381789080057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,841 miles (+577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    7,841 miles
    Test number
    634458999005
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass7,264 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    7,264 miles
    Test number
    411870008146
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight gear oil weap

  14. Fail7,264 miles (+588)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,264 miles
    Test number
    932140108118
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight gear oil weap

  15. Pass6,676 miles (+735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    6,676 miles
    Test number
    652570207158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass5,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    5,941 miles
    Test number
    193780906164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y311 TGB

Does Y311 TGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y311 TGB is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y311 TGB?
The MOT on Y311 TGB is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y311 TGB done?
Y311 TGB was recorded at 16,241 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 507 miles a year.
Has Y311 TGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 TGB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y311 TGB 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 TGB find?
Y311 TGB passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust corroded; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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