
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,422 cc
Y4 HDTMOT history
Y4 HDT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 161,119 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 May 2027
- Mileage
- 161,119 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 19 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 6,461 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y4 HDT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 2 Aug 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y4 HDT was last recorded at 161,119 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,044 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,075 miles
- Average per year
- 6,461 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,119 miles
- 2025 – 157,044 miles
- 2024 – 152,531 miles
- 2023 – 150,209 miles
- 2022 – 138,563 miles
- 2021 – 126,090 miles
- 2020 – 126,087 miles
- 2017 – 122,531 miles
- 2016 – 116,832 miles
- 2015 – 110,902 miles
- 2014 – 104,474 miles
- 2013 – 99,031 miles
- 2012 – 92,934 miles
- 2011 – 83,446 miles
- 2010 – 74,901 miles
- 2009 – 65,223 miles
- 2008 – 56,085 miles
- 2007 – 45,737 miles
- 2006 – 33,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor7 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
34 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,119 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2027
- Odometer
- 161,119 miles
- Test number
- 546931589545
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail161,119 miles (+4,075)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,119 miles
- Test number
- 733440925672
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass157,044 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 157,044 miles
- Test number
- 652569997662
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail157,044 miles (+4,513)2 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,044 miles
- Test number
- 198650324994
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,531 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 152,531 miles
- Test number
- 681428394733
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail152,517 miles (+2,308)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,517 miles
- Test number
- 798692453209
- DangerousFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass150,209 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 150,209 miles
- Test number
- 717975403045
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop links - strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail150,207 miles (+11,644)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,207 miles
- Test number
- 390515196063
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass138,563 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 138,563 miles
- Test number
- 342735932323
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail138,563 miles (+12,473)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,563 miles
- Test number
- 452315804312
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass126,090 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 126,090 miles
- Test number
- 572611351199
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt retracting mechanism slow - both rear and nearside front
Fail126,090 miles (+3)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,090 miles
- Test number
- 379820762116
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt retracting mechanism slow - both rear and nearside front
Pass126,087 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 126,087 miles
- Test number
- 754642868372
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySeat belts all round retracting mechanisms slow
- AdvisoryWater condensation in rear lamps
Fail126,087 miles (+3,556)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,087 miles
- Test number
- 459809951356
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySeat belts all round retracting mechanisms slow
- AdvisoryWater condensation in rear lamps
Pass122,531 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 122,531 miles
- Test number
- 752108011465
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished & out of shape on inner edges 195/55r15
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly
Fail122,531 miles (+5,699)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,531 miles
- Test number
- 554495568575
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished & out of shape on inner edges 195/55r15
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly
Pass116,832 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 116,832 miles
- Test number
- 409353175155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly perished and worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished
Fail116,831 miles (+5,929)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,831 miles
- Test number
- 849375830524
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly perished and worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished
Pass110,902 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 110,902 miles
- Test number
- 222847335381
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail110,902 miles (+6,428)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,902 miles
- Test number
- 751333859358
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round brake discs (3.5.1i)
Pass104,474 miles (+5,443)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 104,474 miles
- Test number
- 758034124222
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
Pass99,031 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 99,031 miles
- Test number
- 568402433205
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Fail99,031 miles (+6,097)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,031 miles
- Test number
- 659552533238
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass92,934 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 92,934 miles
- Test number
- 817047932258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,934 miles (+9,488)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,934 miles
- Test number
- 309907832489
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,446 miles (+8,545)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 83,446 miles
- Test number
- 115780831253
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth front wishbones rear bushes are startin to perish
- NoteFront brake pads worn
- NoteO/s/r shocker dust cover has broke
Pass74,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 74,901 miles
- Test number
- 832028530267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,901 miles (+9,678)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,901 miles
- Test number
- 140138730263
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
Pass65,223 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 65,223 miles
- Test number
- 114097739241
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail65,223 miles (+9,138)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,223 miles
- Test number
- 530227539295
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass56,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 56,085 miles
- Test number
- 774745238234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,085 miles (+10,348)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,085 miles
- Test number
- 830625738240
- FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass45,737 miles (+11,784)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 45,737 miles
- Test number
- 662706337253
- NoteRear indicators starting to show white light.
Pass33,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 33,953 miles
- Test number
- 892349226294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y4 HDT
- Does Y4 HDT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 HDT is valid until 16 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y4 HDT?
- The MOT on Y4 HDT is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y4 HDT done?
- Y4 HDT was recorded at 161,119 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
- Has Y4 HDT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y4 HDT has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y4 HDT 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 HDT find?
- Y4 HDT passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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