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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y871 AETMOT history

Y871 AET is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

Y871 AET silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,788 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y871 AET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y871 AET was last recorded at 58,788 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,956 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
832 miles
Average per year
2,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,788 miles
  • 2025 – 57,956 miles
  • 2023 – 54,907 miles
  • 2022 – 52,194 miles
  • 2021 – 48,311 miles
  • 2020 – 42,495 miles
  • 2019 – 38,403 miles
  • 2018 – 33,726 miles
  • 2017 – 30,915 miles
  • 2016 – 26,535 miles
  • 2015 – 20,201 miles
  • 2014 – 13,911 miles
  • 2012 – 13,577 miles
  • 2011 – 13,204 miles
  • 2010 – 12,765 miles
  • 2009 – 12,483 miles
  • 2008 – 11,629 miles
  • 2007 – 10,696 miles
  • 2006 – 9,436 miles
  • 2005 – 7,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,788 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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,788 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,788 miles
    Test number
    472103209529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,956 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,956 miles
    Test number
    375613995457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,947 miles (+3,040)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,947 miles
    Test number
    531534860920
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass54,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    756943535470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,907 miles (+2,713)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    910151021097
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass52,194 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,194 miles
    Test number
    257996039279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,311 miles (+5,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,311 miles
    Test number
    922280127757
    • AdvisoryUneven wear to n/s/f tyre

  8. Pass42,495 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    366593760069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,403 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,403 miles
    Test number
    869157520052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,726 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,726 miles
    Test number
    315860655973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    620685465020
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail30,915 miles (+4,380)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    904892773614
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass26,535 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,535 miles
    Test number
    845354387245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,201 miles
    Test number
    391548375306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,201 miles (+6,290)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,201 miles
    Test number
    866213607168
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass13,911 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    13,911 miles
    Test number
    809079544271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,577 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,577 miles
    Test number
    578691692115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,204 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,204 miles
    Test number
    226265171426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,765 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,765 miles
    Test number
    513878760184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,483 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,483 miles
    Test number
    690342169176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,629 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,629 miles
    Test number
    911822478150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,696 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,696 miles
    Test number
    671923067195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,436 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    9,436 miles
    Test number
    402803576182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    7,775 miles
    Test number
    950557365148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y871 AET

Does Y871 AET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y871 AET is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y871 AET?
The MOT on Y871 AET is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y871 AET done?
Y871 AET was recorded at 58,788 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,449 miles a year.
Has Y871 AET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y871 AET has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y871 AET 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 Y871 AET find?
Y871 AET passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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