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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y319 RDMMOT history

Y319 RDM is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 86,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

Y319 RDM red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
86,948 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y319 RDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y319 RDM was last recorded at 86,948 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,492 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
456 miles
Average per year
3,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,948 miles
  • 2024 – 86,492 miles
  • 2023 – 85,663 miles
  • 2022 – 84,343 miles
  • 2021 – 82,703 miles
  • 2020 – 81,288 miles
  • 2019 – 78,955 miles
  • 2018 – 76,489 miles
  • 2017 – 73,807 miles
  • 2016 – 70,592 miles
  • 2015 – 67,378 miles
  • 2014 – 63,331 miles
  • 2013 – 57,788 miles
  • 2012 – 53,625 miles
  • 2011 – 49,931 miles
  • 2010 – 47,265 miles
  • 2009 – 43,003 miles
  • 2008 – 38,045 miles
  • 2007 – 34,288 miles
  • 2006 – 27,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,948 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,948 miles (+456)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    308934621257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass86,492 miles (+829)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,492 miles
    Test number
    723001838381
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,663 miles (+6)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,663 miles
    Test number
    680032313451
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail85,657 miles (+1,314)1 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,657 miles
    Test number
    486381754129
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,343 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,343 miles
    Test number
    592411141385
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail84,341 miles (+1,638)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,341 miles
    Test number
    179950916043
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,703 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    82,703 miles
    Test number
    709227035100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    81,288 miles
    Test number
    514898781797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,288 miles (+2,333)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,288 miles
    Test number
    944162670045
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass78,955 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    103075541859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,948 miles (+2,459)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    846161816465
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass76,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,489 miles
    Test number
    524933059972
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail76,488 miles (+2,681)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,488 miles
    Test number
    634161640575
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,807 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,807 miles
    Test number
    729843716751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    963334794594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,592 miles (+3,214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    914526287970
    • 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)

  17. Fail67,378 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,378 miles
    Test number
    307342235137
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass67,378 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,378 miles
    Test number
    765662435187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,331 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,331 miles
    Test number
    447146334187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,330 miles (+5,542)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,330 miles
    Test number
    446155234123
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass57,788 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,788 miles
    Test number
    486175333127
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge and perrishing on side walls
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perrishing
    • NoteWindscreen has minnor scratch marks in zone A

  22. Fail57,788 miles (+4,163)3 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,788 miles
    Test number
    828555533170
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes worn
    • NoteN/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge and perrishing on side walls
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perrishing
    • NoteWindscreen has minnor scratch marks in zone A

  23. Pass53,625 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    238295632178
    • NoteN/s/f outer c-v boot split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre distorted
    • NoteO/s/f brake judder

  24. Fail53,625 miles (+3,694)3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    595805132190
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/f outer c-v boot split
    • NoteN/s/r tyre distorted
    • NoteO/s/f brake judder

  25. Pass49,931 miles (+2,666)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,931 miles
    Test number
    289912231465
    • NoteFront tyre valves perished
    • NoteWipers smear

  26. Pass47,265 miles (+4,262)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,265 miles
    Test number
    693367630164
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes unbonding and cracked
    • NoteFront wheel trims damaged
    • NoteN/s washer jet inoperative
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 1.6mm outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low inner edge 1.6mm

  27. Pass43,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,003 miles
    Test number
    291074439113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,003 miles (+4,958)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,003 miles
    Test number
    544154539152
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass38,045 miles (+3,757)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,045 miles
    Test number
    103885118139
    • NoteN/S/R DOOR DONT OPEN FROM OUT SIDE
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST RUSTY

  30. Pass34,288 miles (+7,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,288 miles
    Test number
    242825937486
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  31. Pass27,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,171 miles
    Test number
    540117136145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y319 RDM

Does Y319 RDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y319 RDM expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y319 RDM?
The MOT on Y319 RDM expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y319 RDM done?
Y319 RDM was recorded at 86,948 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 3,083 miles a year.
Has Y319 RDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y319 RDM has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y319 RDM 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 Y319 RDM find?
Y319 RDM passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges, and 2 more.

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