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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

Y31 DHBMOT history

Y31 DHB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

Y31 DHB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,569 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 DHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 DHB was last recorded at 80,569 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,014 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,555 miles
Average per year
4,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,569 miles
  • 2025 – 78,014 miles
  • 2024 – 74,130 miles
  • 2022 – 61,675 miles
  • 2021 – 58,414 miles
  • 2020 – 56,700 miles
  • 2019 – 50,722 miles
  • 2018 – 46,492 miles
  • 2017 – 43,214 miles
  • 2016 – 39,396 miles
  • 2015 – 35,916 miles
  • 2014 – 29,478 miles
  • 2013 – 23,531 miles
  • 2012 – 19,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,569 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear customer has stated central brake lamp is not wired upRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,569 miles (+2,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,569 miles
    Test number
    328074168955
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear customer has stated central brake lamp is not wired up
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass78,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,014 miles
    Test number
    115531789145
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear customer has stated central brake lamp is not wired up
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail78,014 miles (+3,884)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,014 miles
    Test number
    552812564347
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear customer has stated central brake lamp is not wired up
  4. Pass74,130 miles (+12,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,130 miles
    Test number
    273238933736
    • AdvisoryCentral customer has stated central brake lamp is not wired up
  5. Pass61,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    229828840768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,665 miles (+3,251)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,665 miles
    Test number
    911817458011
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass58,414 miles (+1,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,414 miles
    Test number
    738706789065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,700 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    192987621524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,758 miles (+3,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,758 miles
    Test number
    837939079942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass50,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    154036306264
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
  11. Fail50,722 miles (+4,230)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    905944427303
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
  12. Pass46,492 miles (+3,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    876137473413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass43,214 miles (+3,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    124357314578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
  14. Pass39,396 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,396 miles
    Test number
    436031893553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,916 miles (+6,438)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,916 miles
    Test number
    968654175171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,478 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    29,478 miles
    Test number
    137261334204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,531 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,531 miles
    Test number
    166982533298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,137 miles
    Test number
    458326732211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 DHB

Does Y31 DHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 DHB is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 DHB?
The MOT on Y31 DHB is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 DHB done?
Y31 DHB was recorded at 80,569 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,580 miles a year.
Has Y31 DHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 DHB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y31 DHB 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 Y31 DHB find?
Y31 DHB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear customer has stated central brake lamp is not wired up; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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