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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y867 RLHMOT history

Y867 RLH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 78,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

Y867 RLH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
78,268 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y867 RLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y867 RLH was last recorded at 78,268 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 4,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,950 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,318 miles
Average per year
3,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,268 miles
  • 2023 – 73,950 miles
  • 2022 – 68,369 miles
  • 2021 – 57,929 miles
  • 2020 – 49,872 miles
  • 2019 – 45,700 miles
  • 2018 – 42,365 miles
  • 2017 – 36,665 miles
  • 2016 – 30,895 miles
  • 2014 – 25,509 miles
  • 2013 – 22,130 miles
  • 2012 – 20,417 miles
  • 2011 – 18,697 miles
  • 2010 – 17,078 miles
  • 2009 – 15,974 miles
  • 2008 – 14,609 miles
  • 2007 – 13,735 miles
  • 2006 – 11,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,268 miles
    Test number
    892104343051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail78,268 miles (+4,318)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,268 miles
    Test number
    294300484145
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blow flex and mid section (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass73,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,950 miles
    Test number
    367345168263
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail73,950 miles (+5,581)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,950 miles
    Test number
    556327392745
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,369 miles (+10,440)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,369 miles
    Test number
    994032532872
    • AdvisoryEML on engine management light
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced ball joint bolt rubbing on lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,929 miles
    Test number
    355978145250
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusting

  7. Fail57,929 miles (+8,057)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,929 miles
    Test number
    891107537605
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusting

  8. Pass49,872 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,872 miles
    Test number
    404406482981
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable rusty (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  9. Fail49,869 miles (+4,169)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    500387041509
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable rusty (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  10. Pass45,700 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,700 miles
    Test number
    931214468206
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust getting rusty
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  11. Fail45,696 miles (+3,331)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,696 miles
    Test number
    888778038560
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust getting rusty
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  12. Pass42,365 miles (+5,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,365 miles
    Test number
    743122113792
    • AdvisoryLower arms corroded but not weakened

  13. Pass36,665 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,665 miles
    Test number
    764101583733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  14. Fail36,665 miles (+5,770)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,665 miles
    Test number
    615298612246
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides 19"x2 (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  15. Pass30,895 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    191396077195
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  16. Fail30,895 miles (+5,386)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    589858350308
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  17. Pass25,509 miles (+3,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,509 miles
    Test number
    759786404169
    • NoteBoth front bottom arms have some corrosion.

  18. Pass22,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,130 miles
    Test number
    215377203435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,130 miles (+1,713)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,130 miles
    Test number
    135046203158
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass20,417 miles (+1,720)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,417 miles
    Test number
    595644702187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,697 miles (+1,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,697 miles
    Test number
    348515901163
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail17,078 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,078 miles
    Test number
    201422310429
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  23. Pass17,078 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,078 miles
    Test number
    212822510153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,974 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,974 miles
    Test number
    291519719136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,609 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,609 miles
    Test number
    201293528192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,735 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,735 miles
    Test number
    303068727196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,021 miles
    Test number
    904150436141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail11,021 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,021 miles
    Test number
    160219026197
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about Y867 RLH

Does Y867 RLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y867 RLH expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y867 RLH?
The MOT on Y867 RLH expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y867 RLH done?
Y867 RLH was recorded at 78,268 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
Has Y867 RLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y867 RLH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y867 RLH 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 Y867 RLH find?
Y867 RLH passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perishing; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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