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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 999 cc

Y312 GWSMOT history

Y312 GWS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

Y312 GWS blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,572 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 GWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 GWS was last recorded at 68,572 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,572 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,572 miles
  • 2023 – 66,988 miles
  • 2022 – 63,728 miles
  • 2020 – 58,888 miles
  • 2019 – 54,692 miles
  • 2018 – 48,902 miles
  • 2017 – 45,888 miles
  • 2016 – 44,348 miles
  • 2015 – 41,851 miles
  • 2014 – 39,195 miles
  • 2013 – 36,798 miles
  • 2012 – 33,736 miles
  • 2011 – 30,433 miles
  • 2010 – 26,855 miles
  • 2009 – 24,048 miles
  • 2008 – 21,346 miles
  • 2007 – 18,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,572 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,572 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,572 miles
    Test number
    761307788234
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,572 miles (+1,584)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,572 miles
    Test number
    972088436872
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,988 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,988 miles
    Test number
    503797447099
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail66,982 miles (+3,254)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,982 miles
    Test number
    912031866374
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Middle to Rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass63,728 miles (+4,840)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    130003591132
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose middle to rear joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 at rear valve (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass58,888 miles (+3,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    835858257397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass55,007 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,007 miles
    Test number
    719862224678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,692 miles (+5,790)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,692 miles
    Test number
    182809469159
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass48,902 miles (+3,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,902 miles
    Test number
    767044281618
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe flexi blowing slightly (new front pipe required)

  10. Pass45,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    180094227142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,888 miles (+1,540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    465671311855
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass44,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,348 miles
    Test number
    855345374185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,348 miles (+2,497)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,348 miles
    Test number
    550014585966
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass41,851 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,851 miles
    Test number
    299195155093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,195 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,195 miles
    Test number
    158563154484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,798 miles
    Test number
    627453353013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,798 miles (+3,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,798 miles
    Test number
    346683853031
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass33,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,736 miles
    Test number
    107113852000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail33,736 miles (+3,303)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,736 miles
    Test number
    819043852048
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass30,433 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,433 miles
    Test number
    678572951008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,427 miles (+3,572)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,427 miles
    Test number
    829407541020
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass26,855 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,855 miles
    Test number
    874250620011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,048 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,048 miles
    Test number
    651627429093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,346 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,346 miles
    Test number
    632852728012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrished
    • NoteSlight roughness when nearside rear wheel rotated

  25. Pass21,346 miles (+2,991)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,346 miles
    Test number
    722212728025
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrished
    • NoteSlight roughness when nearside rear wheel rotated

  26. Pass18,355 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,355 miles
    Test number
    543778617013
    • NoteCorrosion exhaust system
    • NoteNearside front tyre nail

Questions about Y312 GWS

Does Y312 GWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y312 GWS is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y312 GWS?
The MOT on Y312 GWS is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y312 GWS done?
Y312 GWS was recorded at 68,572 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 2,630 miles a year.
Has Y312 GWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 GWS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y312 GWS 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 Y312 GWS find?
Y312 GWS passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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