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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

Y4 LSBMOT history

Y4 LSB is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

Y4 LSB white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,611 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 LSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 LSB was last recorded at 81,611 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 2,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2018: 35,993 miles, lower than 37,680 miles on 20 Sept 2017.

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
78,694 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,917 miles
Average per year
5,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,611 miles
  • 2025 – 78,694 miles
  • 2024 – 73,547 miles
  • 2023 – 68,292 miles
  • 2022 – 58,570 miles
  • 2021 – 53,705 miles
  • 2020 – 49,648 miles
  • 2019 – 44,850 miles
  • 2018 – 35,993 miles
  • 2017 – 37,680 miles
  • 2016 – 21,741 miles
  • 2015 – 15,197 miles
  • 2014 – 11,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,611 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/brake slightly binding.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush splitting from bonding yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 yrs old (2011). 185/60/R15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has small metallic object in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,611 miles (+2,917)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,611 miles
    Test number
    823524924641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/brake slightly binding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush splitting from bonding yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 yrs old (2011). 185/60/R15 84T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded.

  2. Pass78,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,694 miles
    Test number
    820281754605
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  3. Fail78,694 miles (+5,147)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,694 miles
    Test number
    217654238408
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  4. Pass73,547 miles (+5,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,547 miles
    Test number
    272957155867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,292 miles (+9,722)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    536259000358
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  6. Pass58,570 miles (+4,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,570 miles
    Test number
    130226172378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass53,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,705 miles
    Test number
    636471184116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s tire showing signs of degradation (cracking between treads)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lamp 1 of 2 not working

  8. Fail53,705 miles (+4,057)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,705 miles
    Test number
    297338424228
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s tire showing signs of degradation (cracking between treads)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lamp 1 of 2 not working

  9. Pass49,648 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    321978081818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    201921946686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,850 miles (+8,857)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    526806238431
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass35,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,993 miles
    Test number
    663858376499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,993 miles (-1,687)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,993 miles
    Test number
    525392878458
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters and number incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters and numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

  14. Pass37,680 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,680 miles
    Test number
    450141361188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has small metallic object in tread

  15. Fail37,666 miles (+15,925)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,666 miles
    Test number
    431732933609
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed GO185/60H15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has small metallic object in tread

  16. Pass21,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,741 miles
    Test number
    334183534466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,741 miles (+6,544)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,741 miles
    Test number
    139869337672
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass15,197 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,197 miles
    Test number
    995736022881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    11,037 miles
    Test number
    645456964281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,037 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,037 miles
    Test number
    177476264297
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about Y4 LSB

Does Y4 LSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 LSB is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 LSB?
The MOT on Y4 LSB is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 LSB done?
Y4 LSB was recorded at 81,611 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,878 miles a year.
Has Y4 LSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 LSB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y4 LSB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y4 LSB find?
Y4 LSB passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear wheel/brake slightly binding.; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush splitting from bonding yellow chalk.; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre over 10 yrs old (2011). 185/60/r15 84t, and 2 more.

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