Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y4 MEPMOT history
Y4 MEP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 65,570 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 65,570 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y4 MEP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y4 MEP was last recorded at 65,570 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 65,570 miles · 17 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,570 miles
- 2025 – 63,919 miles
- 2024 – 62,094 miles
- 2023 – 59,921 miles
- 2022 – 57,537 miles
- 2021 – 54,971 miles
- 2020 – 53,159 miles
- 2019 – 49,286 miles
- 2018 – 44,728 miles
- 2017 – 42,586 miles
- 2016 – 37,702 miles
- 2015 – 29,325 miles
- 2014 – 22,458 miles
- 2013 – 20,929 miles
- 2012 – 20,209 miles
- 2011 – 19,448 miles
- 2010 – 18,717 miles
- 2009 – 17,708 miles
- 2008 – 16,463 miles
- 2007 – 14,741 miles
- 2006 – 13,212 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,570 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryMil and epc light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake low readingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory9 MOTs, 2020–2025
Eml light on
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,570 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 65,570 miles
- Test number
- 277987586665
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMil and epc light on
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake low reading
Fail65,570 miles (+1,651)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,570 miles
- Test number
- 850745806825
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMil and epc light on
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake low reading
Pass63,919 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 63,919 miles
- Test number
- 551630098124
- AdvisoryEML on and EPC light on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail63,919 miles (+1,825)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,919 miles
- Test number
- 511474644350
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEML on and EPC light on
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass62,094 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 62,094 miles
- Test number
- 979821385725
- AdvisoryEngine MIL illuminated
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail62,092 miles (+2,171)1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,092 miles
- Test number
- 423761418493
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine MIL illuminated
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to balding on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass59,921 miles (+2,384)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 59,921 miles
- Test number
- 756612809873
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEPC lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryEngine Management Lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass57,537 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 57,537 miles
- Test number
- 496888542882
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail57,537 miles (+2,566)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,537 miles
- Test number
- 133367357837
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass54,971 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 54,971 miles
- Test number
- 380735966766
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml light on
Fail54,970 miles (+1,811)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,970 miles
- Test number
- 948047472793
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass53,159 miles (+3,873)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 53,159 miles
- Test number
- 430199860736
- AdvisoryEML Light on
- AdvisoryEPC Light on
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass49,286 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 49,286 miles
- Test number
- 757027797357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryEpc light on
Fail49,286 miles (+4,558)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,286 miles
- Test number
- 623953605171
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryEpc light on
Pass44,728 miles (+2,142)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 44,728 miles
- Test number
- 785182181382
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass42,586 miles (+4,884)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 42,586 miles
- Test number
- 772096608779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,702 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 37,702 miles
- Test number
- 388958208102
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
Fail37,702 miles (+8,377)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,702 miles
- Test number
- 589217013921
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
Pass29,325 miles (+6,867)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 29,325 miles
- Test number
- 726745455063
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass22,458 miles (+1,529)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 22,458 miles
- Test number
- 139515754051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,929 miles (+720)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 20,929 miles
- Test number
- 429234443029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,209 miles (+761)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 20,209 miles
- Test number
- 218245042026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,448 miles (+731)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 19,448 miles
- Test number
- 705841241026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,717 miles (+1,009)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 18,717 miles
- Test number
- 793836940050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,708 miles (+1,245)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 17,708 miles
- Test number
- 640040959032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,463 miles (+1,722)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 16,463 miles
- Test number
- 152242048439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,741 miles (+1,529)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 14,741 miles
- Test number
- 342570157000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 13,212 miles
- Test number
- 140735856054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y4 MEP
- Does Y4 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 MEP is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y4 MEP?
- The MOT on Y4 MEP is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y4 MEP done?
- Y4 MEP was recorded at 65,570 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,618 miles a year.
- Has Y4 MEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y4 MEP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y4 MEP 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 MEP find?
- Y4 MEP passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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