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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y46 MDGMOT history

Y46 MDG is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 129,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

Y46 MDG green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,497 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y46 MDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y46 MDG was last recorded at 129,497 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2010: 68,296 miles, lower than 606,313 miles on 4 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,843 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,654 miles
Average per year
4,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,497 miles
  • 2025 – 124,843 miles
  • 2024 – 120,171 miles
  • 2023 – 119,820 miles
  • 2022 – 118,407 miles
  • 2021 – 112,879 miles
  • 2020 – 107,504 miles
  • 2019 – 104,898 miles
  • 2018 – 101,455 miles
  • 2017 – 97,801 miles
  • 2016 – 95,700 miles
  • 2015 – 92,074 miles
  • 2014 – 87,980 miles
  • 2013 – 83,104 miles
  • 2012 – 79,939 miles
  • 2011 – 74,186 miles
  • 2010 – 68,352 miles
  • 2009 – 606,313 miles
  • 2008 – 52,727 miles
  • 2007 – 44,497 miles
  • 2006 – 38,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,497 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOverall condition of underbody corroded

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Overall condition of vehicle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine warning light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,497 miles (+4,654)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,497 miles
    Test number
    994315849703
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall condition of underbody corroded

  2. Pass124,843 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,843 miles
    Test number
    625940292555
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall condition of vehicle corroded

  3. Fail124,735 miles (+4,564)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,735 miles
    Test number
    122654876676
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall condition of vehicle corroded

  4. Pass120,171 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,171 miles
    Test number
    751830508214
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,125 miles (+305)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,125 miles
    Test number
    983833799337
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,820 miles
    Test number
    801896980298
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail119,820 miles (+1,413)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,820 miles
    Test number
    685225539854
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass118,407 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,407 miles
    Test number
    703716842813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light illuminated

  9. Fail118,406 miles (+5,527)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,406 miles
    Test number
    610503008487
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light illuminated

  10. Pass112,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,879 miles
    Test number
    362682074053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail112,879 miles (+5,375)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,879 miles
    Test number
    288936003768
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  12. Pass107,504 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,504 miles
    Test number
    852079273607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail107,323 miles (+2,425)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,323 miles
    Test number
    164918749612
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass104,898 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    575622434530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,455 miles
    Test number
    601534654420
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail101,451 miles (+3,650)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,451 miles
    Test number
    399223834757
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and pitted inner face (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass97,801 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,801 miles
    Test number
    389940817410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,700 miles
    Test number
    337526099499
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded and pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail95,700 miles (+3,626)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,700 miles
    Test number
    368236635491
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box snapped off (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced headlight lense deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced headlight lense deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded and pitted on inner faces (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass92,074 miles (+4,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,074 miles
    Test number
    156518745068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass87,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,980 miles
    Test number
    899516934057
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail87,980 miles (+4,876)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,980 miles
    Test number
    618155234023
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers smeary.

  23. Pass83,104 miles (+3,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,104 miles
    Test number
    355059953093
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass79,939 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,939 miles
    Test number
    288640442099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,186 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,186 miles
    Test number
    905411361039
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail74,186 miles (+5,834)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,186 miles
    Test number
    135201361077
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass68,352 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,352 miles
    Test number
    110957250415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,296 miles (-538,017)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,296 miles
    Test number
    712195550074
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  29. Pass606,313 miles (+553,586)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    606,313 miles
    Test number
    703103069067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,727 miles (+8,230)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    270550258112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass44,497 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,497 miles
    Test number
    353720857109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass38,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,917 miles
    Test number
    221123756159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail38,917 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,917 miles
    Test number
    521152156198
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre mis-shaped.

Questions about Y46 MDG

Does Y46 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y46 MDG is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y46 MDG?
The MOT on Y46 MDG is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y46 MDG done?
Y46 MDG was recorded at 129,497 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,572 miles a year.
Has Y46 MDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y46 MDG has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y46 MDG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y46 MDG find?
Y46 MDG passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 5 more.

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