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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

Y7 LDYMOT history

Y7 LDY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jun 2010. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2024.

Y7 LDY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2025
Mileage
147,796 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 LDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 LDY was last recorded at 147,796 miles on 29 Mar 2024, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,748 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
9,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,796 miles
  • 2023 – 144,607 miles
  • 2022 – 142,005 miles
  • 2020 – 135,917 miles
  • 2019 – 124,682 miles
  • 2018 – 121,860 miles
  • 2017 – 108,560 miles
  • 2016 – 94,019 miles
  • 2015 – 79,014 miles
  • 2014 – 62,256 miles
  • 2013 – 45,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,796 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,796 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,796 miles
    Test number
    160801827267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail147,748 miles (+3,141)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,748 miles
    Test number
    531372675616
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass144,607 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    144,607 miles
    Test number
    961637762883
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front and nearside front strong advise
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  4. Fail144,607 miles (+2,602)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,607 miles
    Test number
    629929577293
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside front (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front and nearside front strong advise
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  5. Pass142,005 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,005 miles
    Test number
    972243933020
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail141,985 miles (+6,068)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,985 miles
    Test number
    547678671993
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass135,917 miles (+11,235)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,917 miles
    Test number
    207372160415
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weeping oil on both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sliding bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber top cover loose
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass124,682 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,682 miles
    Test number
    535232705277
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides New inner joints rqd
  9. Fail124,680 miles (+2,820)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,680 miles
    Test number
    567345476612
    • MajorFront Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits on inner walls on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above fuel tank not visable
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer face New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides New inner joints rqd
  10. Pass121,860 miles (+13,300)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,860 miles
    Test number
    987790506225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,560 miles (+14,541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,560 miles
    Test number
    146747693630
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass94,019 miles (+15,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,019 miles
    Test number
    528846012798
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre has a nail, is worn and perished
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass79,014 miles (+16,758)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,014 miles
    Test number
    868128245198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r outer sill damaged
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r brake binding slightly
  14. Pass62,256 miles (+16,527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,256 miles
    Test number
    195409344142
    • NoteN/S front tyre worn inner and outer edges
  15. Pass45,729 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    276975433466
    • Note185/55r15 tyres fitted to front
    • Note195/55r15 tyres fitted to rear

Questions about Y7 LDY

Does Y7 LDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y7 LDY expired on 2 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y7 LDY?
The MOT on Y7 LDY expired on 2 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y7 LDY done?
Y7 LDY was recorded at 147,796 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2024, an average of 9,388 miles a year.
Has Y7 LDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 LDY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y7 LDY 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 LDY find?
Y7 LDY passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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