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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

Y40 AYNMOT history

Y40 AYN is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 141,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

Y40 AYN white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,559 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 AYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 AYN was last recorded at 141,559 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,532 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
12,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,559 miles
  • 2025 – 120,995 miles
  • 2024 – 109,697 miles
  • 2023 – 108,716 miles
  • 2022 – 94,701 miles
  • 2021 – 89,302 miles
  • 2019 – 72,620 miles
  • 2018 – 51,097 miles
  • 2017 – 39,100 miles
  • 2016 – 26,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,559 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Side repeater not working in mirror houseing

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,559 miles (+27)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,559 miles
    Test number
    102757896252
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Fail141,532 miles (+20,537)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,532 miles
    Test number
    330521974606
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working in mirror houseing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass120,995 miles (+135)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,995 miles
    Test number
    247194160864
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail120,860 miles (+11,163)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,860 miles
    Test number
    136927417631
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at handbrake pivot lever into caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working in mirror houseing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass109,697 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,697 miles
    Test number
    500562988892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,716 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,716 miles
    Test number
    709674700215
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail108,696 miles (+13,995)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,696 miles
    Test number
    849766670764
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass94,701 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,701 miles
    Test number
    177338770573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,302 miles (+16,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,302 miles
    Test number
    459353316270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass72,620 miles (+21,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,620 miles
    Test number
    989309555461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass51,097 miles (+11,997)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,097 miles
    Test number
    811289748275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,100 miles (+12,675)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,100 miles
    Test number
    771282113118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,425 miles
    Test number
    153074065560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 AYN

Does Y40 AYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 AYN is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 AYN?
The MOT on Y40 AYN is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 AYN done?
Y40 AYN was recorded at 141,559 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 12,325 miles a year.
Has Y40 AYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 AYN has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y40 AYN 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 Y40 AYN find?
Y40 AYN passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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