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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

Y40 CTSMOT history

Y40 CTS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jun 2013. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 93,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

Y40 CTS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
93,376 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 CTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 CTS was last recorded at 93,376 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,787 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
9,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,376 miles
  • 2023 – 92,787 miles
  • 2022 – 91,158 miles
  • 2020 – 83,516 miles
  • 2019 – 77,204 miles
  • 2018 – 53,182 miles
  • 2017 – 38,092 miles
  • 2016 – 15,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,376 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,376 miles (+589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    662247837221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass92,787 miles (+1,629)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,787 miles
    Test number
    466220894032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,158 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,158 miles
    Test number
    943851909174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,156 miles (+7,640)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    804668108696
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning not working (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,516 miles (+6,312)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,516 miles
    Test number
    344793574136
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,204 miles
    Test number
    865212210805
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted

  7. Fail77,204 miles (+24,022)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,204 miles
    Test number
    412331206956
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats not fitted

  8. Pass53,182 miles (+607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,182 miles
    Test number
    436732444632
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail52,575 miles (+14,483)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,575 miles
    Test number
    244475474739
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass38,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,092 miles
    Test number
    598447148765
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Fail38,092 miles (+22,678)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,092 miles
    Test number
    862131570294
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Pass15,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,414 miles
    Test number
    417182434271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 CTS

Does Y40 CTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y40 CTS expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y40 CTS?
The MOT on Y40 CTS expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y40 CTS done?
Y40 CTS was recorded at 93,376 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 9,230 miles a year.
Has Y40 CTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 CTS has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y40 CTS 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 CTS find?
Y40 CTS passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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