
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
Y3 GDNMOT history
Y3 GDN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,652 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 101,652 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,959 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 GDN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 16 Dec 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 GDN was last recorded at 101,652 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,598 miles · 28 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 54 miles
- Average per year
- 6,959 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 101,652 miles
- 2024 – 98,757 miles
- 2023 – 88,285 miles
- 2022 – 80,395 miles
- 2020 – 72,389 miles
- 2019 – 60,506 miles
- 2018 – 52,607 miles
- 2017 – 39,294 miles
- 2016 – 35,706 miles
- 2015 – 28,087 miles
- 2014 – 22,898 miles
- 2013 – 18,033 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryREAR BACK BOX CORRODEDRecorded 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.
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Driver's door handle defective but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Body panel damaged, not likely to cause injury
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,652 miles (+54)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 101,652 miles
- Test number
- 833912842903
- AdvisoryREAR BACK BOX CORRODED
Fail101,598 miles (+2,841)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,598 miles
- Test number
- 603624144651
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed EMISSIONS OFF THE SCALE (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryREAR BACK BOX CORRODED
Pass98,757 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 98,757 miles
- Test number
- 108437669031
- AdvisoryEXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED
Fail98,742 miles (+10,457)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,742 miles
- Test number
- 301255913407
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass88,285 miles (+7,890)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 88,285 miles
- Test number
- 754387594424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,395 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 80,395 miles
- Test number
- 262303463001
- AdvisoryDriver's door handle defective but the door can still be readily opened and closed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body panel damaged, not likely to cause injury
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp lens cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail80,395 miles (+37)10 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,395 miles
- Test number
- 572083010374
- MajorEmissions not tested Engine oil level too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryDriver's door handle defective but the door can still be readily opened and closed
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body panel damaged, not likely to cause injury
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp lens cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,358 miles (+7,969)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,358 miles
- Test number
- 565974001409
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil light low level
Pass72,389 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 72,389 miles
- Test number
- 350122381946
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS AND O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))
Fail72,388 miles (+11,882)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,388 miles
- Test number
- 437196651909
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS AND O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,506 miles (+143)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 60,506 miles
- Test number
- 308671626836
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody damaged nearside rear
- AdvisoryNearside rear light unit movement
- AdvisorySide to side movement in hand brake lever
Fail60,363 miles (+7,756)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,363 miles
- Test number
- 692495603398
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment park brake lever securing bolts loose . lever insecure (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody damaged nearside rear
- AdvisoryNearside rear light unit movement
- AdvisoryPark brake lever travel
Pass52,607 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 52,607 miles
- Test number
- 892808385553
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres nails in tread area
- AdvisoryDamage to body nearside rear wheel arch area
- AdvisoryFluctuation front brakes
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre edge and wall rubber damaged
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn and cracking
Fail52,606 miles (+13,312)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,606 miles
- Test number
- 599735533199
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres nails in tread area
- AdvisoryDamage to body nearside rear wheel arch area
- AdvisoryFluctuation front brakes
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre edge and wall rubber damaged
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn and cracking
Pass39,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 39,294 miles
- Test number
- 926545333651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,294 miles (+3,588)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,294 miles
- Test number
- 266085310254
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass35,706 miles (+7,619)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 35,706 miles
- Test number
- 154236430271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,087 miles (+5,189)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 28,087 miles
- Test number
- 699061496251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 22,898 miles
- Test number
- 907978524379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,898 miles (+4,865)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,898 miles
- Test number
- 629308024307
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass18,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 18,033 miles
- Test number
- 649212233396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y3 GDN
- Does Y3 GDN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 GDN is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 GDN?
- The MOT on Y3 GDN is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 GDN done?
- Y3 GDN was recorded at 101,652 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,959 miles a year.
- Has Y3 GDN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 GDN has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y3 GDN 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 GDN find?
- Y3 GDN passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear back box corroded.
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