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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,400 cc

Y7 HBTMOT history

Y7 HBT is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 210,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

Y7 HBT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
210,111 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 HBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 HBT was last recorded at 210,111 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 4,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,010 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,101 miles
Average per year
10,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,111 miles
  • 2022 – 206,010 miles
  • 2021 – 186,429 miles
  • 2020 – 174,670 miles
  • 2019 – 170,167 miles
  • 2018 – 161,912 miles
  • 2017 – 149,388 miles
  • 2016 – 123,391 miles
  • 2015 – 114,030 miles
  • 2014 – 97,270 miles
  • 2013 – 85,421 miles
  • 2012 – 75,684 miles
  • 2011 – 64,061 miles
  • 2010 – 46,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,111 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,111 miles (+4,101)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    210,111 miles
    Test number
    252505601024
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass206,010 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    206,010 miles
    Test number
    873371254369
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail206,008 miles (+19,579)2 dangerous5 major2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,008 miles
    Test number
    509563795584
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass186,429 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    186,429 miles
    Test number
    297155425435
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail186,427 miles (+11,757)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,427 miles
    Test number
    588744939683
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass174,670 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,670 miles
    Test number
    310431942265
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner edge and wearing on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along all tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail174,660 miles (+4,493)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,660 miles
    Test number
    753431435878
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Top suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Rear sill area has a hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner edge and wearing on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along all tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass170,167 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,167 miles
    Test number
    306710953428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail170,164 miles (+8,252)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,164 miles
    Test number
    755379561231
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both O/S and N/S (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass161,912 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    161,912 miles
    Test number
    473364644560
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre inner edges lightly wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer side wall signs of being run flat
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer side wall cut, but not to cords/ply
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Fail161,912 miles (+12,524)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,912 miles
    Test number
    262585045229
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre inner edges lightly wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer side wall signs of being run flat
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer side wall cut, but not to cords/ply
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracking
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Pass149,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    149,388 miles
    Test number
    856650773027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracked

  13. Fail149,388 miles (+25,997)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,388 miles
    Test number
    691846738279
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded/cracked

  14. Pass123,391 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,391 miles
    Test number
    955605739409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail123,389 miles (+9,359)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,389 miles
    Test number
    689605963534
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryCoolant light flashing on dashboard
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner edge bold

  16. Pass114,030 miles (+16,760)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,030 miles
    Test number
    339282765056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,270 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,270 miles
    Test number
    116272354427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail97,270 miles (+11,849)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,270 miles
    Test number
    845272154051
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass85,421 miles (+9,737)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,421 miles
    Test number
    317951253060
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall intructions

  20. Pass75,684 miles (+11,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,684 miles
    Test number
    985330142029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass64,061 miles (+17,698)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,061 miles
    Test number
    175882541427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,363 miles
    Test number
    684470150085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 HBT

Does Y7 HBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y7 HBT expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y7 HBT?
The MOT on Y7 HBT expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y7 HBT done?
Y7 HBT was recorded at 210,111 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 10,707 miles a year.
Has Y7 HBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 HBT has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y7 HBT 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 Y7 HBT find?
Y7 HBT passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged; nearside front wing corroded, and 5 more.

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