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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y7 HEHMOT history

Y7 HEH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

Y7 HEH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,967 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 HEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 HEH was last recorded at 96,967 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 4,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,109 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,858 miles
Average per year
3,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,967 miles
  • 2025 – 92,109 miles
  • 2024 – 91,069 miles
  • 2023 – 88,695 miles
  • 2021 – 87,673 miles
  • 2020 – 84,414 miles
  • 2019 – 81,470 miles
  • 2018 – 76,914 miles
  • 2016 – 71,906 miles
  • 2015 – 67,952 miles
  • 2014 – 63,089 miles
  • 2013 – 60,358 miles
  • 2012 – 57,532 miles
  • 2011 – 54,118 miles
  • 2010 – 48,108 miles
  • 2009 – 42,333 miles
  • 2008 – 36,947 miles
  • 2007 – 31,329 miles
  • 2006 – 25,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,967 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Near side park brake cable poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,967 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,967 miles
    Test number
    998531390186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,109 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,109 miles
    Test number
    659973858349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,069 miles (+2,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,069 miles
    Test number
    875900656730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,695 miles (+1,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,695 miles
    Test number
    660179487806
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,673 miles (+3,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,673 miles
    Test number
    938026264895
    • 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))

  6. Pass84,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,414 miles
    Test number
    953652896168
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail84,409 miles (+2,939)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,409 miles
    Test number
    374164229697
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass81,470 miles (+4,556)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,470 miles
    Test number
    177816713397
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass76,914 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,914 miles
    Test number
    507636988639
    • AdvisoryNear side park brake cable poor

  10. Fail76,906 miles (+5,000)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,906 miles
    Test number
    866758511322
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side park brake cable poor

  11. Pass71,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    441113523141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail71,906 miles (+3,954)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    154895676146
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass67,952 miles (+4,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,952 miles
    Test number
    261336743395
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTread lift on both rear tyres

  14. Pass63,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,089 miles
    Test number
    379907524239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail63,089 miles (+2,731)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,089 miles
    Test number
    839726624272
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass60,358 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,358 miles
    Test number
    886489443262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,532 miles (+3,414)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,532 miles
    Test number
    135978642245
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail54,118 miles5 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,118 miles
    Test number
    749113941245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight corrosion both front brake discs

  19. Pass54,118 miles (+6,010)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,118 miles
    Test number
    786933741200
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight corrosion both front brake discs

  20. Pass48,108 miles (+5,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    292012550244
    • NoteFront disks corroded

  21. Pass42,333 miles (+5,386)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,333 miles
    Test number
    923342429204
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate has slihgt water ingress

  22. Pass36,947 miles (+5,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,947 miles
    Test number
    291088548261
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  23. Pass31,329 miles (+6,203)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,329 miles
    Test number
    651338647272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,126 miles
    Test number
    634509146208
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y7 HEH

Does Y7 HEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 HEH is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 HEH?
The MOT on Y7 HEH is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 HEH done?
Y7 HEH was recorded at 96,967 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,602 miles a year.
Has Y7 HEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 HEH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on Y7 HEH 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 HEH find?
Y7 HEH passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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