Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y311 YGAMOT history
Y311 YGA is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 60,679 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 60,679 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,085 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y311 YGA
- 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
- 3 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y311 YGA was last recorded at 60,679 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 7,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 53,027 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,652 miles
- Average per year
- 2,085 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 60,679 miles
- 2025 – 53,027 miles
- 2024 – 51,229 miles
- 2023 – 49,252 miles
- 2022 – 48,444 miles
- 2021 – 46,299 miles
- 2020 – 45,638 miles
- 2019 – 44,456 miles
- 2018 – 42,905 miles
- 2017 – 40,888 miles
- 2016 – 39,395 miles
- 2015 – 37,419 miles
- 2014 – 35,545 miles
- 2013 – 33,755 miles
- 2012 – 32,029 miles
- 2011 – 29,995 miles
- 2010 – 28,110 miles
- 2009 – 25,954 miles
- 2008 – 24,675 miles
- 2007 – 21,369 miles
- 2006 – 18,295 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass60,679 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass60,679 miles (+7,652)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 60,679 miles
- Test number
- 852206787340
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass53,027 miles (+1,798)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 53,027 miles
- Test number
- 118792179696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 51,229 miles
- Test number
- 785692233423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,228 miles (+1,976)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,228 miles
- Test number
- 422661351082
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass49,252 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 49,252 miles
- Test number
- 393664311402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,251 miles (+807)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,251 miles
- Test number
- 595056911818
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,444 miles (+2,145)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 48,444 miles
- Test number
- 377249940964
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axel slightly corroded
Pass46,299 miles (+661)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 46,299 miles
- Test number
- 802540329063
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass45,638 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 45,638 miles
- Test number
- 165654326930
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail45,638 miles (+1,182)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,638 miles
- Test number
- 746832916181
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass44,456 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 44,456 miles
- Test number
- 671618013667
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak at gearbox selector shaft oil seal.
Fail44,456 miles (+1,551)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,456 miles
- Test number
- 855181928449
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak at gearbox selector shaft oil seal.
Pass42,905 miles (+2,017)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 42,905 miles
- Test number
- 299731992364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,888 miles (+1,493)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 40,888 miles
- Test number
- 473580330225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,395 miles (+1,976)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 39,395 miles
- Test number
- 665383836163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,419 miles (+1,874)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 37,419 miles
- Test number
- 328866775136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 35,545 miles
- Test number
- 847378974171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,545 miles (+1,790)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,545 miles
- Test number
- 275286574415
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass33,755 miles (+1,726)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 33,755 miles
- Test number
- 215477573450
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,029 miles (+2,034)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 32,029 miles
- Test number
- 939588372196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,995 miles (+1,885)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 29,995 miles
- Test number
- 777329371116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,110 miles (+2,156)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 28,110 miles
- Test number
- 854989870192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,954 miles (+1,279)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 25,954 miles
- Test number
- 454747069196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,675 miles (+3,306)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 24,675 miles
- Test number
- 203886478152
- NoteCut on o/s/rear tyre side wall
Pass21,369 miles (+3,074)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 21,369 miles
- Test number
- 330923677167
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass18,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 18,295 miles
- Test number
- 291532876195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y311 YGA
- Does Y311 YGA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y311 YGA is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y311 YGA?
- The MOT on Y311 YGA is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y311 YGA done?
- Y311 YGA was recorded at 60,679 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 2,085 miles a year.
- Has Y311 YGA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y311 YGA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y311 YGA 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 YGA find?
- Y311 YGA passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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