Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y872 OLBMOT history
Y872 OLB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,544 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 115,544 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,402 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y872 OLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y872 OLB was last recorded at 115,544 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 16,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,418 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16,126 miles
- Average per year
- 4,402 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,544 miles
- 2025 – 99,418 miles
- 2024 – 88,388 miles
- 2022 – 88,364 miles
- 2020 – 87,598 miles
- 2019 – 86,487 miles
- 2018 – 85,497 miles
- 2017 – 85,378 miles
- 2016 – 82,759 miles
- 2015 – 75,662 miles
- 2014 – 68,113 miles
- 2013 – 63,222 miles
- 2012 – 59,477 miles
- 2011 – 55,563 miles
- 2010 – 51,463 miles
- 2009 – 46,161 miles
- 2008 – 40,400 miles
- 2007 – 33,854 miles
- 2006 – 27,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,544 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 115,544 miles
- Test number
- 873124228326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,544 miles (+16,126)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,544 miles
- Test number
- 914156851567
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass99,418 miles (+21)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 99,418 miles
- Test number
- 329779558036
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF + OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail99,397 miles (+11,009)1 dangerous5 major3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,397 miles
- Test number
- 284305793771
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp needs rotating 180 (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF + OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,388 miles (+24)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 88,388 miles
- Test number
- 903621449804
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass88,364 miles (+766)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 88,364 miles
- Test number
- 856840273340
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,598 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 87,598 miles
- Test number
- 418646007152
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail87,598 miles (+1,111)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,598 miles
- Test number
- 978834265219
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,487 miles (+990)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 86,487 miles
- Test number
- 460093521921
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front subframe corroded (by bolt area)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass85,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 85,497 miles
- Test number
- 229839503144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,497 miles (+119)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,497 miles
- Test number
- 943827061039
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass85,378 miles (+2,619)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 85,378 miles
- Test number
- 722414297046
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses cloudy (headlight aim okay)
Pass82,759 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 82,759 miles
- Test number
- 785815315571
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail82,756 miles (+7,094)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,756 miles
- Test number
- 235984761357
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail75,662 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,662 miles
- Test number
- 228648565040
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass75,662 miles (+7,549)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 75,662 miles
- Test number
- 335578665046
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass68,113 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 68,113 miles
- Test number
- 187628454072
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail68,113 miles (+4,891)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,113 miles
- Test number
- 485888654035
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail63,222 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,222 miles
- Test number
- 379637553099
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass63,222 miles (+3,745)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 63,222 miles
- Test number
- 557497153033
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail59,477 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,477 miles
- Test number
- 188115052496
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass59,477 miles (+3,914)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 59,477 miles
- Test number
- 575865352040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,563 miles (+4,100)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 55,563 miles
- Test number
- 526880461020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,463 miles (+5,302)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 51,463 miles
- Test number
- 173471060436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,161 miles (+5,761)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 46,161 miles
- Test number
- 981066959012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,400 miles (+6,546)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 40,400 miles
- Test number
- 670351358062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,854 miles (+6,635)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 33,854 miles
- Test number
- 304219957048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 27,219 miles
- Test number
- 302930266045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y872 OLB
- Does Y872 OLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 OLB is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y872 OLB?
- The MOT on Y872 OLB is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y872 OLB done?
- Y872 OLB was recorded at 115,544 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,402 miles a year.
- Has Y872 OLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y872 OLB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y872 OLB 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 Y872 OLB find?
- Y872 OLB passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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