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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y603 DRUMOT history

Y603 DRU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

Y603 DRU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,058 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y603 DRU
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y603 DRU was last recorded at 76,058 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 3,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Feb 2012: 52,037 miles, lower than 245,398 miles on 14 Mar 2011.

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
72,108 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3,950 miles
Average per year
1,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,058 miles
  • 2025 – 72,108 miles
  • 2023 – 55,800 miles
  • 2022 – 55,596 miles
  • 2021 – 55,417 miles
  • 2020 – 55,345 miles
  • 2019 – 55,134 miles
  • 2018 – 54,866 miles
  • 2017 – 54,478 miles
  • 2016 – 54,156 miles
  • 2015 – 53,648 miles
  • 2014 – 53,084 miles
  • 2013 – 52,631 miles
  • 2012 – 52,037 miles
  • 2011 – 245,398 miles
  • 2010 – 50,620 miles
  • 2009 – 49,134 miles
  • 2008 – 48,341 miles
  • 2007 – 47,437 miles
  • 2006 – 39,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail76,058 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail76,058 miles (+3,950)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,058 miles
    Test number
    765784590555
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass72,108 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,108 miles
    Test number
    193963143175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,040 miles (+10,066)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,040 miles
    Test number
    363312460341
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass61,974 miles (+6,174)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    289866726989
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Pass55,800 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,800 miles
    Test number
    232704317294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,709 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,709 miles
    Test number
    127541114174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,596 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,596 miles
    Test number
    582901531680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,417 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,417 miles
    Test number
    509979606818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,345 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,345 miles
    Test number
    473182501652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,134 miles (+268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,134 miles
    Test number
    708988367361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust getting thin
  11. Pass54,866 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,866 miles
    Test number
    386385898475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,478 miles
    Test number
    826312473152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail54,478 miles (+322)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,478 miles
    Test number
    137013415685
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass54,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,156 miles
    Test number
    784172941104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFan belt cracking
  15. Fail54,156 miles (+508)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,156 miles
    Test number
    741724223781
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFan belt cracking
  16. Pass53,648 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    455304365007
    • NoteRear exhaust getting thin
  17. Fail53,648 miles (+564)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    825014165033
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust getting thin
  18. Pass53,084 miles (+453)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,084 miles
    Test number
    476390174076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear and centre exhaust slightly deteriorated - outer shell
  19. Pass52,631 miles (+594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    177399753410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass52,037 miles (-193,361)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,037 miles
    Test number
    238670362063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass245,398 miles (+194,778)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    245,398 miles
    Test number
    399923171053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,620 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,620 miles
    Test number
    331807660062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,134 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,134 miles
    Test number
    771670879055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,341 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,341 miles
    Test number
    364143878071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,437 miles (+8,298)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,437 miles
    Test number
    160635577499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,139 miles
    Test number
    720487376002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,139 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,139 miles
    Test number
    414286176074
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y603 DRU

Does Y603 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y603 DRU is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y603 DRU?
The MOT on Y603 DRU is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y603 DRU done?
Y603 DRU was recorded at 76,058 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 1,791 miles a year.
Has Y603 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y603 DRU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y603 DRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y603 DRU find?
Y603 DRU failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp aim too low; offside headlamp aim too high; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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