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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

Y7 RBTMOT history

Y7 RBT is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

Y7 RBT white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,019 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 RBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 RBT was last recorded at 98,019 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2018: 63,339 miles, lower than 64,013 miles on 21 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,979 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,040 miles
Average per year
6,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,019 miles
  • 2025 – 93,979 miles
  • 2024 – 89,185 miles
  • 2023 – 82,759 miles
  • 2022 – 80,949 miles
  • 2021 – 78,942 miles
  • 2020 – 76,926 miles
  • 2019 – 72,126 miles
  • 2018 – 63,339 miles
  • 2017 – 64,013 miles
  • 2016 – 37,344 miles
  • 2015 – 30,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,019 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,019 miles (+4,040)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,019 miles
    Test number
    467598332559
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,979 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,979 miles
    Test number
    414159125286
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Fail93,979 miles (+4,794)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,979 miles
    Test number
    275153622258
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass89,185 miles (+6,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,185 miles
    Test number
    688037180267
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,759 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,759 miles
    Test number
    944492050199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,949 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,949 miles
    Test number
    975468987797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,942 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,942 miles
    Test number
    500993630087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,926 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,926 miles
    Test number
    944386964708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,126 miles (+8,787)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,126 miles
    Test number
    812865211468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,339 miles
    Test number
    147419086327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail63,339 miles (-674)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,339 miles
    Test number
    917376299348
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass64,013 miles (+26,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,013 miles
    Test number
    821078847962
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes have a slight drag - felt whilst rotating wheels on jack up

  13. Pass37,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,344 miles
    Test number
    467762314570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,344 miles (+7,224)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,344 miles
    Test number
    774472617810
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass30,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,120 miles
    Test number
    867954945829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 RBT

Does Y7 RBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 RBT is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 RBT?
The MOT on Y7 RBT is valid until 8 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 RBT done?
Y7 RBT was recorded at 98,019 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 6,160 miles a year.
Has Y7 RBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 RBT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 RBT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y7 RBT find?
Y7 RBT passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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