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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc

Y3 UONMOT history

Y3 UON is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 202,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

Y3 UON silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
202,375 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
9,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 UON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 UON was last recorded at 202,375 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,334 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
9,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,375 miles
  • 2025 – 194,853 miles
  • 2024 – 186,558 miles
  • 2023 – 174,282 miles
  • 2022 – 166,356 miles
  • 2021 – 159,925 miles
  • 2020 – 152,940 miles
  • 2019 – 142,073 miles
  • 2018 – 131,817 miles
  • 2017 – 126,477 miles
  • 2016 – 119,521 miles
  • 2015 – 105,603 miles
  • 2014 – 93,282 miles
  • 2013 – 82,341 miles
  • 2012 – 71,945 miles
  • 2011 – 65,244 miles
  • 2010 – 57,403 miles
  • 2009 – 50,833 miles
  • 2008 – 35,997 miles
  • 2007 – 27,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,375 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened air ride modification

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 31 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,375 miles (+41)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    202,375 miles
    Test number
    764022411474
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail202,334 miles (+7,481)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,334 miles
    Test number
    345306155624
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyres stretched to fit

  3. Pass194,853 miles (+69)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    194,853 miles
    Test number
    156021301425
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened air ride modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail194,784 miles (+8,226)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,784 miles
    Test number
    847418835150
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened air ride modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    186,558 miles
    Test number
    980065568856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail186,558 miles (+12,276)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,558 miles
    Test number
    581326258619
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low only just adjusted to lower line (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass174,282 miles (+7,926)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    174,282 miles
    Test number
    350733832244
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass166,356 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    166,356 miles
    Test number
    616445885018
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail166,355 miles (+6,430)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,355 miles
    Test number
    868724161975
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass159,925 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,925 miles
    Test number
    660806680882
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber cover loose
    • AdvisoryO/s/r upper sidelight inoperative

  11. Fail159,916 miles (+6,976)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,916 miles
    Test number
    946906014166
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber cover loose
    • AdvisoryO/s/r upper sidelight inoperative

  12. Pass152,940 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,940 miles
    Test number
    360577904168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,935 miles (+10,862)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,935 miles
    Test number
    682623359286
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel binding slightly
    • AdvisoryN/s beam pattern poor
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber covers loose

  14. Pass142,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,073 miles
    Test number
    867081834290
    • AdvisoryN/s beam pattern poor
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber covers loose

  15. Fail142,073 miles (+10,256)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,073 miles
    Test number
    647028092150
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s beam pattern poor
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber covers loose

  16. Pass131,817 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,817 miles
    Test number
    474053996920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  17. Fail131,817 miles (+5,340)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,817 miles
    Test number
    396918267674
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  18. Pass126,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,477 miles
    Test number
    151659709483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly corroded

  19. Fail126,477 miles (+6,956)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,477 miles
    Test number
    138314580487
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly corroded

  20. Pass119,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,521 miles
    Test number
    787351802481
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers detached

  21. Fail119,521 miles (+13,918)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,521 miles
    Test number
    730344894161
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers detached

  22. Pass105,603 miles (+12,321)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,603 miles
    Test number
    789915105254
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber dust covers broken

  23. Pass93,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,282 miles
    Test number
    267810314297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,282 miles (+10,941)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,282 miles
    Test number
    336170814201
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass82,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    898460113204
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Fail82,341 miles (+10,396)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    438550813285
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass71,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,945 miles
    Test number
    689193792181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,945 miles (+6,701)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,945 miles
    Test number
    235313592135
    • DangerousOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass65,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,244 miles
    Test number
    448701801296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail65,244 miles (+7,841)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,244 miles
    Test number
    778081901269
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass57,403 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,403 miles
    Test number
    900451000243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass50,833 miles (+14,836)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,833 miles
    Test number
    212888289460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass35,997 miles (+8,386)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,997 miles
    Test number
    973229688181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass27,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    27,611 miles
    Test number
    243142517270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 UON

Does Y3 UON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 UON is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 UON?
The MOT on Y3 UON is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 UON done?
Y3 UON was recorded at 202,375 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 9,132 miles a year.
Has Y3 UON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 UON has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 UON 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 UON find?
Y3 UON passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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