Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
Y3 CUVMOT history
Y3 CUV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,181 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 136,181 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,405 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 CUV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 12 Feb 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 CUV was last recorded at 136,181 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 8,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,585 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,596 miles
- Average per year
- 10,405 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,181 miles
- 2025 – 127,585 miles
- 2024 – 107,256 miles
- 2023 – 84,290 miles
- 2022 – 64,762 miles
- 2021 – 56,078 miles
- 2020 – 54,363 miles
- 2019 – 50,966 miles
- 2018 – 46,357 miles
- 2017 – 37,397 miles
- 2016 – 31,357 miles
- 2015 – 25,077 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,181 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched and has stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Behind wheel arch liner (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at rear axle swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,181 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 136,181 miles
- Test number
- 839602812854
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched and has stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Behind wheel arch liner (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at rear axle swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))
Fail136,181 miles (+8,596)1 major1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,181 miles
- Test number
- 690979024899
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlamp bulbs LED (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched and has stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Behind wheel arch liner (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at rear axle swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,585 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 127,585 miles
- Test number
- 225767819108
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail127,583 miles (+20,327)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,583 miles
- Test number
- 474301934254
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass107,256 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 107,256 miles
- Test number
- 678726079242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,254 miles (+22,964)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,254 miles
- Test number
- 226792068622
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,290 miles (+19,528)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 84,290 miles
- Test number
- 836603113841
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,762 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 64,762 miles
- Test number
- 980325569597
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail64,761 miles (+8,683)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,761 miles
- Test number
- 615998246949
- MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust clamp broken and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass56,078 miles (+1,715)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 56,078 miles
- Test number
- 907084250616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,363 miles (+3,397)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 54,363 miles
- Test number
- 161457636078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,966 miles (+4,609)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 50,966 miles
- Test number
- 844344163904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 46,357 miles
- Test number
- 549619460851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,357 miles (+8,960)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,357 miles
- Test number
- 129237545642
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass37,397 miles (+6,040)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 37,397 miles
- Test number
- 844280328258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,357 miles (+6,280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 31,357 miles
- Test number
- 338148787643
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to see all underside components
Pass25,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 25,077 miles
- Test number
- 249339551973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y3 CUV
- Does Y3 CUV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 CUV is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 CUV?
- The MOT on Y3 CUV is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 CUV done?
- Y3 CUV was recorded at 136,181 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 10,405 miles a year.
- Has Y3 CUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 CUV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y3 CUV 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 Y3 CUV find?
- Y3 CUV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched and has stone chips; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces, and 4 more.
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