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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y317 ERUMOT history

Y317 ERU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

Y317 ERU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
125,613 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y317 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y317 ERU was last recorded at 125,613 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,231 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
382 miles
Average per year
5,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,613 miles
  • 2024 – 125,231 miles
  • 2020 – 123,988 miles
  • 2019 – 121,448 miles
  • 2018 – 118,282 miles
  • 2017 – 114,744 miles
  • 2016 – 110,823 miles
  • 2015 – 106,180 miles
  • 2014 – 98,846 miles
  • 2013 – 91,498 miles
  • 2012 – 79,096 miles
  • 2010 – 70,865 miles
  • 2009 – 64,687 miles
  • 2008 – 53,093 miles
  • 2007 – 41,102 miles
  • 2006 – 28,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,613 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,613 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,613 miles
    Test number
    306121738496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,231 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    125,231 miles
    Test number
    207208435779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,988 miles
    Test number
    233604001900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens missing but not affecting light direction
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,988 miles (+87)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,988 miles
    Test number
    379456660813
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. bottle stuck in slider (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens missing but not affecting light direction
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail123,901 miles (+2,453)1 dangerous8 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,901 miles
    Test number
    626958831505
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level high
    • AdvisoryOil filler cap missing

  6. Pass121,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,448 miles
    Test number
    589485738047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail121,430 miles (+3,148)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,430 miles
    Test number
    623437751907
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass118,282 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,282 miles
    Test number
    113250210155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail118,211 miles (+3,467)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,211 miles
    Test number
    178003697232
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,744 miles (+3,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,744 miles
    Test number
    966927301274
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass110,823 miles (+4,643)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,823 miles
    Test number
    433554960863
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres in poor condition ( irregular wear)

  12. Pass106,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,180 miles
    Test number
    669826378975
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail106,180 miles (+7,334)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,180 miles
    Test number
    889672181466
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail98,846 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,846 miles
    Test number
    465129244317
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass98,846 miles (+7,348)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,846 miles
    Test number
    928039744343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,498 miles (+6,242)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,498 miles
    Test number
    917920953346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,256 miles (+6,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,256 miles
    Test number
    847278423018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass79,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,096 miles
    Test number
    156525822451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail79,096 miles (+8,231)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,096 miles
    Test number
    378485922024
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail70,865 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,865 miles
    Test number
    310144770175
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass70,865 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    70,865 miles
    Test number
    644334670157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    583575599114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,687 miles (+11,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    734875299143
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass53,093 miles (+11,991)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    484410428245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,102 miles (+12,282)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,102 miles
    Test number
    642132327231
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  26. Pass28,820 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,820 miles
    Test number
    473693426266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,819 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,819 miles
    Test number
    390721126485
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Questions about Y317 ERU

Does Y317 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y317 ERU expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y317 ERU?
The MOT on Y317 ERU expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y317 ERU done?
Y317 ERU was recorded at 125,613 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 5,069 miles a year.
Has Y317 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y317 ERU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y317 ERU 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 Y317 ERU find?
Y317 ERU passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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