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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y32 VBEMOT history

Y32 VBE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

Y32 VBE red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,447 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y32 VBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y32 VBE was last recorded at 97,447 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2025: 74,869 miles, lower than 135,559 miles on 5 Mar 2024.

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
97,217 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
3,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,447 miles
  • 2025 – 74,869 miles
  • 2024 – 135,559 miles
  • 2022 – 134,998 miles
  • 2021 – 70,406 miles
  • 2018 – 66,395 miles
  • 2016 – 64,292 miles
  • 2015 – 61,246 miles
  • 2014 – 58,999 miles
  • 2013 – 56,676 miles
  • 2012 – 54,206 miles
  • 2011 – 51,126 miles
  • 2010 – 48,478 miles
  • 2009 – 46,402 miles
  • 2008 – 42,694 miles
  • 2007 – 38,431 miles
  • 2006 – 34,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,447 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • The off side and near side front brake disc surfaces are in poor condition.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,447 miles (+230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,447 miles
    Test number
    133795356394
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail97,217 miles (+22,348)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,217 miles
    Test number
    122930810479
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass74,869 miles (-60,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,869 miles
    Test number
    834524683560
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack ends

  4. Pass135,559 miles (+561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,559 miles
    Test number
    603698413657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and front axle

  5. Pass134,998 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,998 miles
    Test number
    264570878755
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail134,996 miles (+64,590)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,996 miles
    Test number
    194211642734
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass70,406 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,406 miles
    Test number
    361596192147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe off side and near side front brake disc surfaces are in poor condition.

  8. Fail70,404 miles (+4,009)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,404 miles
    Test number
    429986378576
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe off side and near side front brake disc surfaces are in poor condition.

  9. Pass66,395 miles (+2,103)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,395 miles
    Test number
    120254064219
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass64,292 miles (+3,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,292 miles
    Test number
    871504849121
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi hose ferrules/pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded.

  11. Pass61,246 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    283299138737
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coil springs corroded

  12. Fail61,246 miles (+2,247)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    725952836911
    • Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coil springs corroded

  13. Fail58,999 miles1 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,999 miles
    Test number
    166824314348
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteThe exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteThe front brake pads showing signs of wear.
    • NoteThe fuel tank support strap showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteThe nearside rear and offside rear flexi hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteThe offside front flexi hose banjo fitting corroded.

  14. Pass58,999 miles (+2,323)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,999 miles
    Test number
    485764514440
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteThe exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteThe front brake pads showing signs of wear.
    • NoteThe fuel tank support strap showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteThe nearside rear and offside rear flexi hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteThe offside front flexi hose banjo fitting corroded.

  15. Pass56,676 miles (+2,470)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    725799803392
    • NoteThe exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteThe nearside front tyre showing signs of wear.
    • NoteThe nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.
    • NoteThe offside rear hub brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.
    • NoteThe offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

  16. Pass54,206 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,206 miles
    Test number
    398991312304
    • NoteThe nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes showing some corrosion at the end of pipe.
    • NoteThe nearside rear and offside rear hub brake pipes showing some corrosion at end of pipe.
    • NoteThe nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

  17. Fail54,205 miles (+3,079)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,205 miles
    Test number
    188511412360
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteThe nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes showing some corrosion at the end of pipe.
    • NoteThe nearside rear and offside rear hub brake pipes showing some corrosion at end of pipe.
    • NoteThe nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

  18. Pass51,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,126 miles
    Test number
    447528891262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,126 miles (+2,648)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,126 miles
    Test number
    749548491276
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass48,478 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,478 miles
    Test number
    642589590271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,402 miles (+3,708)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,402 miles
    Test number
    280282409377
    • NoteOne bulb on the upper stop light assembly is not working.
    • NoteThe rear section of the exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion.

  22. Pass42,694 miles (+4,263)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,694 miles
    Test number
    481264408322
    • NoteExhaust blowing very slightly from rear exhaust joint.

  23. Pass38,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,431 miles
    Test number
    340853207312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,427 miles (+4,181)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    423513507482
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section showing signs of corrosion.

  25. Pass34,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,246 miles
    Test number
    324639296244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y32 VBE

Does Y32 VBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y32 VBE is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y32 VBE?
The MOT on Y32 VBE is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y32 VBE done?
Y32 VBE was recorded at 97,447 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,266 miles a year.
Has Y32 VBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y32 VBE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y32 VBE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y32 VBE find?
Y32 VBE passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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