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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,390 cc

Y40 YVEMOT history

Y40 YVE is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

Y40 YVE 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,310 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 YVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
14 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 YVE was last recorded at 123,310 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 12,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,313 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,997 miles
Average per year
11,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,310 miles
  • 2024 – 110,313 miles
  • 2023 – 96,214 miles
  • 2022 – 84,340 miles
  • 2021 – 73,673 miles
  • 2020 – 61,655 miles
  • 2019 – 51,224 miles
  • 2018 – 40,613 miles
  • 2017 – 29,843 miles
  • 2016 – 21,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,310 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust flexi in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,310 miles (+12,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,310 miles
    Test number
    942573648361
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,313 miles (+14,099)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,313 miles
    Test number
    861074104128
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,214 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,214 miles
    Test number
    337668965319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition

  4. Fail96,164 miles (+11,824)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,164 miles
    Test number
    490061708490
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition

  5. Pass84,340 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,340 miles
    Test number
    684014295683
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail84,340 miles (+10,667)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,340 miles
    Test number
    866235439341
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass73,673 miles (+12,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,673 miles
    Test number
    993733064327
    • 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))

  8. Pass61,655 miles (+10,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,655 miles
    Test number
    291765654630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass51,224 miles (+10,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,224 miles
    Test number
    408021172502
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake pads are getting low

  10. Pass40,613 miles (+10,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,613 miles
    Test number
    266764588709
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted thus not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass29,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    29,843 miles
    Test number
    532245974135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,843 miles (+8,332)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,843 miles
    Test number
    133681580423
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass21,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    21,511 miles
    Test number
    129422829472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,601 miles (+97)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,601 miles
    Test number
    451408942603
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  15. Fail21,504 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,504 miles
    Test number
    657825766697
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about Y40 YVE

Does Y40 YVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 YVE is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y40 YVE?
The MOT on Y40 YVE is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 YVE done?
Y40 YVE was recorded at 123,310 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 11,282 miles a year.
Has Y40 YVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 YVE has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y40 YVE 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 YVE find?
Y40 YVE passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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