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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y37 NCXMOT history

Y37 NCX is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 41,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

Y37 NCX green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
41,989 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 NCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 NCX was last recorded at 41,989 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,445 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,544 miles
Average per year
1,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,989 miles
  • 2025 – 39,445 miles
  • 2024 – 36,936 miles
  • 2023 – 34,591 miles
  • 2022 – 32,895 miles
  • 2021 – 29,211 miles
  • 2020 – 26,891 miles
  • 2019 – 23,139 miles
  • 2018 – 22,491 miles
  • 2017 – 21,624 miles
  • 2016 – 20,684 miles
  • 2015 – 19,093 miles
  • 2014 – 18,644 miles
  • 2013 – 17,601 miles
  • 2012 – 16,405 miles
  • 2011 – 15,059 miles
  • 2010 – 13,671 miles
  • 2009 – 12,251 miles
  • 2008 – 11,088 miles
  • 2007 – 9,935 miles
  • 2006 – 8,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,989 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil Selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX - n/s drive shaft seal leaking - selector shaft seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,989 miles (+2,544)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    41,989 miles
    Test number
    716815879345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil Selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass39,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    39,445 miles
    Test number
    861737129488
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX - n/s drive shaft seal leaking - selector shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail39,445 miles (+2,509)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,445 miles
    Test number
    469060790317
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX - n/s drive shaft seal leaking - selector shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,936 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    288632351411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,591 miles (+1,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    34,591 miles
    Test number
    185880187943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four wheels have slight corrosion

  6. Pass32,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    32,895 miles
    Test number
    969738085261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail32,895 miles (+3,684)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,895 miles
    Test number
    815620523893
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass29,211 miles (+2,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    29,211 miles
    Test number
    455696505926
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass26,891 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    26,891 miles
    Test number
    923935351932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,139 miles (+648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    23,139 miles
    Test number
    871516090304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber outer shell slightly corroding (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass22,491 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,491 miles
    Test number
    629713004592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    21,624 miles
    Test number
    159971294076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,624 miles (+940)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,624 miles
    Test number
    191740890786
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass20,684 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,684 miles
    Test number
    878611546150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,093 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,093 miles
    Test number
    946138375086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,644 miles (+1,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    18,644 miles
    Test number
    686944194083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass17,601 miles (+1,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    17,601 miles
    Test number
    328934283044
    • NoteExhaust system is corroding

  18. Pass16,405 miles (+1,346)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,405 miles
    Test number
    107973092068
    • NoteThe exhaust system is corroded.
    • NoteThey is a oil leak.

  19. Pass15,059 miles (+1,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,059 miles
    Test number
    108804191466
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass13,671 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,671 miles
    Test number
    153238480008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,251 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,251 miles
    Test number
    474152599082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,088 miles
    Test number
    814564998095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,088 miles (+1,153)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,088 miles
    Test number
    241124798008
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass9,935 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,935 miles
    Test number
    610958987076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,527 miles
    Test number
    883532206193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 NCX

Does Y37 NCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y37 NCX is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y37 NCX?
The MOT on Y37 NCX is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y37 NCX done?
Y37 NCX was recorded at 41,989 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,669 miles a year.
Has Y37 NCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 NCX has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y37 NCX 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 Y37 NCX find?
Y37 NCX passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 15 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 12 more.

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