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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y312 OWCMOT history

Y312 OWC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.

Y312 OWC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
68,104 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 OWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 OWC was last recorded at 68,104 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Dec 2014: 52,259 miles, lower than 52,303 miles on 14 Jan 2014.

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
68,085 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,104 miles
  • 2024 – 67,752 miles
  • 2023 – 67,132 miles
  • 2022 – 66,519 miles
  • 2021 – 64,487 miles
  • 2020 – 63,325 miles
  • 2019 – 62,485 miles
  • 2018 – 61,492 miles
  • 2017 – 60,149 miles
  • 2016 – 56,921 miles
  • 2014 – 52,259 miles
  • 2013 – 47,062 miles
  • 2012 – 42,017 miles
  • 2011 – 38,036 miles
  • 2010 – 34,488 miles
  • 2009 – 32,982 miles
  • 2008 – 30,476 miles
  • 2007 – 25,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,104 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,104 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    989175038602
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,085 miles (+333)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,085 miles
    Test number
    906025042011
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure rear exhaust box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,752 miles (+620)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,752 miles
    Test number
    221974892202
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    145935027561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,132 miles (+613)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    571097100662
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass66,519 miles (+29)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,519 miles
    Test number
    606145090702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail66,490 miles (+2,003)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,490 miles
    Test number
    396173685958
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass64,487 miles (+12)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,487 miles
    Test number
    893094024069
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail64,475 miles (+1,150)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,475 miles
    Test number
    684487113792
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,325 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    63,325 miles
    Test number
    189357285518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail63,249 miles (+764)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,249 miles
    Test number
    329099123497
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass62,485 miles (+993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,485 miles
    Test number
    542641244163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass61,492 miles (+1,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,492 miles
    Test number
    829179052630
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak power steering pump leaking

  14. Pass60,149 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,149 miles
    Test number
    347972207438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,921 miles
    Test number
    245470087432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,920 miles (+4,661)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,920 miles
    Test number
    639493192558
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass52,259 miles (-44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,259 miles
    Test number
    205115064323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,303 miles (+5,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,303 miles
    Test number
    115454414007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,062 miles (+5,045)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,062 miles
    Test number
    185488223449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass42,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,017 miles
    Test number
    329976822039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail42,017 miles (+3,981)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,017 miles
    Test number
    637316522030
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,036 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,036 miles
    Test number
    538186471070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,488 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,488 miles
    Test number
    543121560052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,982 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,982 miles
    Test number
    654313049054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,476 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,476 miles
    Test number
    774427938021
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  26. Fail30,476 miles (+4,786)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,476 miles
    Test number
    354267338078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  27. Pass25,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,690 miles
    Test number
    553828537017
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y312 OWC

Does Y312 OWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y312 OWC expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y312 OWC?
The MOT on Y312 OWC expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y312 OWC done?
Y312 OWC was recorded at 68,104 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 2,339 miles a year.
Has Y312 OWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 OWC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y312 OWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y312 OWC find?
Y312 OWC passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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