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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y312 HBTMOT history

Y312 HBT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

Y312 HBT blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
139,274 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 HBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 HBT was last recorded at 139,274 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2016: 111,970 miles, lower than 114,040 miles on 8 Oct 2015.
  • 10 Feb 2020: 126,925 miles, lower than 187,275 miles on 12 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,950 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,324 miles
Average per year
4,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,274 miles
  • 2025 – 136,950 miles
  • 2024 – 134,695 miles
  • 2023 – 132,757 miles
  • 2022 – 130,816 miles
  • 2021 – 128,958 miles
  • 2020 – 126,925 miles
  • 2018 – 187,275 miles
  • 2017 – 121,351 miles
  • 2016 – 111,970 miles
  • 2015 – 114,040 miles
  • 2014 – 102,837 miles
  • 2013 – 89,740 miles
  • 2012 – 87,609 miles
  • 2011 – 80,968 miles
  • 2010 – 74,415 miles
  • 2009 – 65,688 miles
  • 2008 – 57,470 miles
  • 2007 – 51,012 miles
  • 2006 – 44,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,274 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,274 miles (+2,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    139,274 miles
    Test number
    553643809669
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass136,950 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,950 miles
    Test number
    297584122505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,695 miles
    Test number
    185328252734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,695 miles (+1,938)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,695 miles
    Test number
    528655617078
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    132,757 miles
    Test number
    325646642510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,757 miles (+1,941)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,757 miles
    Test number
    906338139022
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass130,816 miles (+1,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,816 miles
    Test number
    988476924735
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass128,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,958 miles
    Test number
    779368817585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail128,958 miles (+2,033)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,958 miles
    Test number
    809618645865
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  10. Pass126,925 miles (-60,350)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,925 miles
    Test number
    267100505013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass187,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    187,275 miles
    Test number
    135654131032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail187,275 miles (+65,924)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,275 miles
    Test number
    410275422027
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass121,351 miles (+9,381)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,351 miles
    Test number
    777980713333
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass111,970 miles (-2,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,970 miles
    Test number
    171014254045
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass114,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    650125646782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,040 miles (+11,203)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,040 miles
    Test number
    360896003911
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass102,837 miles (+13,097)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,837 miles
    Test number
    455301384290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,740 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,740 miles
    Test number
    637777483233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,609 miles
    Test number
    395445182467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,609 miles (+6,641)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,609 miles
    Test number
    958435082279
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass80,968 miles (+6,553)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,968 miles
    Test number
    889105481208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,415 miles (+8,727)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,415 miles
    Test number
    874668780280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,688 miles (+8,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,688 miles
    Test number
    713779989165
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass57,470 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,470 miles
    Test number
    494849278148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,012 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,012 miles
    Test number
    233146587434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,778 miles (+6,286)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,778 miles
    Test number
    983506077180
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Fail44,492 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,492 miles
    Test number
    293555286126
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  28. Pass44,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,492 miles
    Test number
    484075386100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y312 HBT

Does Y312 HBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y312 HBT is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y312 HBT?
The MOT on Y312 HBT is valid until 9 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 HBT done?
Y312 HBT was recorded at 139,274 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,839 miles a year.
Has Y312 HBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 HBT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y312 HBT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y312 HBT find?
Y312 HBT passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear sill.

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