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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,400 cc

Y4 DXVMOT history

Y4 DXV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

Y4 DXV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,978 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 DXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 DXV was last recorded at 74,978 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 7,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,320 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,658 miles
Average per year
3,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,978 miles
  • 2025 – 67,320 miles
  • 2024 – 62,947 miles
  • 2023 – 59,046 miles
  • 2022 – 55,150 miles
  • 2021 – 51,619 miles
  • 2020 – 46,656 miles
  • 2019 – 44,325 miles
  • 2018 – 41,586 miles
  • 2017 – 37,938 miles
  • 2016 – 34,063 miles
  • 2015 – 29,996 miles
  • 2014 – 28,561 miles
  • 2013 – 26,865 miles
  • 2012 – 24,572 miles
  • 2011 – 21,646 miles
  • 2010 – 18,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,978 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    656143643514
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail74,978 miles (+7,658)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    358781892007
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass67,320 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,320 miles
    Test number
    113330593361
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail67,312 miles (+4,365)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,312 miles
    Test number
    377620028018
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass62,947 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,947 miles
    Test number
    997088968727
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail62,946 miles (+3,900)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,946 miles
    Test number
    159417290813
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Clamp Missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass59,046 miles (+3,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,046 miles
    Test number
    793820951431
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass55,150 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    666201834826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,619 miles (+4,963)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,619 miles
    Test number
    751186513719
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Pass46,656 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,656 miles
    Test number
    901182686689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,325 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,325 miles
    Test number
    708340231778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,171 miles (+2,585)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    44,171 miles
    Test number
    401996026289
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass41,586 miles (+3,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,586 miles
    Test number
    182611219627
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fog lamp slightly discoloured
  14. Pass37,938 miles (+3,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,938 miles
    Test number
    173405461348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass34,063 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,063 miles
    Test number
    504829590420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,996 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,996 miles
    Test number
    489536565122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,561 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,561 miles
    Test number
    167949464187
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteSteel braiding loose on exhaust front pipe
  18. Pass28,561 miles (+1,696)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,561 miles
    Test number
    629239864133
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteSteel braiding loose on exhaust front pipe
  19. Pass26,865 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,865 miles
    Test number
    498880473173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Fail26,865 miles (+2,293)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,865 miles
    Test number
    488230573112
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass24,572 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,572 miles
    Test number
    988183172151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,646 miles (+3,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,646 miles
    Test number
    626163971133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass18,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,129 miles
    Test number
    973886370157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 DXV

Does Y4 DXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 DXV is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 DXV?
The MOT on Y4 DXV is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 DXV done?
Y4 DXV was recorded at 74,978 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,537 miles a year.
Has Y4 DXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 DXV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 DXV 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 Y4 DXV find?
Y4 DXV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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