Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y38 XOGMOT history
Y38 XOG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,723 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 41,723 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y38 XOG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 8 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y38 XOG was last recorded at 41,723 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 40,934 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 789 miles
- Average per year
- 1,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 41,723 miles
- 2025 – 40,934 miles
- 2024 – 40,374 miles
- 2023 – 39,564 miles
- 2022 – 38,685 miles
- 2021 – 37,854 miles
- 2020 – 37,326 miles
- 2019 – 36,023 miles
- 2018 – 34,073 miles
- 2017 – 32,982 miles
- 2016 – 31,277 miles
- 2015 – 29,569 miles
- 2014 – 28,000 miles
- 2013 – 25,864 miles
- 2012 – 24,468 miles
- 2011 – 22,722 miles
- 2010 – 21,097 miles
- 2009 – 19,515 miles
- 2008 – 17,899 miles
- 2007 – 14,478 miles
- 2006 – 12,609 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,723 miles (+789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 41,723 miles
- Test number
- 113553205436
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
Pass40,934 miles (+560)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 40,934 miles
- Test number
- 185086373720
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
Pass40,374 miles (+810)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 40,374 miles
- Test number
- 999782753746
- AdvisoryNear side outer sill damage
Pass39,564 miles (+879)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 39,564 miles
- Test number
- 943118732262
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryDamage to near side sill
Pass38,685 miles (+831)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 38,685 miles
- Test number
- 413678916522
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear/centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySeveral brake pipes showing swelling under protective coating
Pass37,854 miles (+528)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 37,854 miles
- Test number
- 973170184282
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at exhaust joints
Pass37,326 miles (+1,303)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 37,326 miles
- Test number
- 422660472140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 36,023 miles
- Test number
- 396743678456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,023 miles (+1,950)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,023 miles
- Test number
- 300945739581
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass34,073 miles (+1,091)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 34,073 miles
- Test number
- 597264208302
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass32,982 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 32,982 miles
- Test number
- 106667793414
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail32,982 miles (+1,705)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,982 miles
- Test number
- 679340312571
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,277 miles (+1,708)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 31,277 miles
- Test number
- 825123022322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,569 miles (+1,569)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 29,569 miles
- Test number
- 926231795026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,000 miles (+2,136)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 28,000 miles
- Test number
- 176909494445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,864 miles (+1,396)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 25,864 miles
- Test number
- 878485903176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,468 miles (+1,746)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 24,468 miles
- Test number
- 105778892487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,722 miles (+1,625)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 22,722 miles
- Test number
- 276714401161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,097 miles (+1,582)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 21,097 miles
- Test number
- 753409600161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,515 miles (+1,616)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 19,515 miles
- Test number
- 382167499045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,899 miles (+3,421)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,899 miles
- Test number
- 674459198014
- 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)
Pass14,478 miles (+1,869)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 14,478 miles
- Test number
- 594856107117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,609 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 12,609 miles
- Test number
- 210642106190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y38 XOG
- Does Y38 XOG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 XOG is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y38 XOG?
- The MOT on Y38 XOG is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y38 XOG done?
- Y38 XOG was recorded at 41,723 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 1,460 miles a year.
- Has Y38 XOG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y38 XOG has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y38 XOG 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 Y38 XOG find?
- Y38 XOG passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside outer sill damaged.
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