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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,798 cc

Y31 UDJMOT history

Y31 UDJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 95,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

Y31 UDJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,170 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 UDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
12 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 UDJ was last recorded at 95,170 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 18,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2024: 63,603 miles, lower than 68,496 miles on 11 Aug 2023.

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
76,768 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
18,402 miles
Average per year
10,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,170 miles
  • 2025 – 76,768 miles
  • 2024 – 63,603 miles
  • 2023 – 68,496 miles
  • 2022 – 47,110 miles
  • 2021 – 34,899 miles
  • 2020 – 27,458 miles
  • 2019 – 23,098 miles
  • 2018 – 17,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,170 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,170 miles
    Test number
    828086097561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,170 miles (+18,402)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,170 miles
    Test number
    567295873259
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  3. Pass76,768 miles (+13,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,768 miles
    Test number
    557425980230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 40 17 w landsail (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass63,603 miles (-4,893)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,603 miles
    Test number
    585246925169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,496 miles (+8,594)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,496 miles
    Test number
    662380923689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,902 miles (+12,792)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,902 miles
    Test number
    132650557941
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  7. Pass47,110 miles (+12,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,110 miles
    Test number
    373178502109
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass34,899 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    34,899 miles
    Test number
    396065105896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Fail34,898 miles (+7,440)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,898 miles
    Test number
    316386823709
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass27,458 miles (+4,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    27,458 miles
    Test number
    294344924818
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clap rotten
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass23,098 miles (+5,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    23,098 miles
    Test number
    203769941579
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Pass17,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    17,969 miles
    Test number
    614802184365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 UDJ

Does Y31 UDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 UDJ is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 UDJ?
The MOT on Y31 UDJ is valid until 24 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 UDJ done?
Y31 UDJ was recorded at 95,170 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 10,382 miles a year.
Has Y31 UDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 UDJ has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y31 UDJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y31 UDJ find?
Y31 UDJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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