Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y873 NLCMOT history
Y873 NLC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,986 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 102,986 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,747 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y873 NLC
- 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
- 21 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y873 NLC was last recorded at 102,986 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 1,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,220 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,766 miles
- Average per year
- 4,747 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,986 miles
- 2025 – 101,220 miles
- 2024 – 89,354 miles
- 2023 – 78,366 miles
- 2022 – 67,432 miles
- 2021 – 54,733 miles
- 2020 – 48,980 miles
- 2019 – 45,322 miles
- 2018 – 39,327 miles
- 2017 – 33,320 miles
- 2016 – 26,490 miles
- 2015 – 21,119 miles
- 2014 – 16,740 miles
- 2013 – 14,132 miles
- 2012 – 13,593 miles
- 2011 – 13,071 miles
- 2010 – 12,761 miles
- 2009 – 11,737 miles
- 2008 – 10,798 miles
- 2007 – 9,664 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,986 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear section of exhaust is in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,986 miles (+1,766)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 102,986 miles
- Test number
- 331894995502
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass101,220 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 101,220 miles
- Test number
- 535073870075
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail101,220 miles (+11,866)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,220 miles
- Test number
- 325851227869
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass89,354 miles (+10,988)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 89,354 miles
- Test number
- 441702448046
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass78,366 miles (+10,934)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 78,366 miles
- Test number
- 722893411724
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 67,432 miles
- Test number
- 966671867844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,431 miles (+12,698)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,431 miles
- Test number
- 508951247397
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass54,733 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 54,733 miles
- Test number
- 220091260567
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail54,733 miles (+5,753)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,733 miles
- Test number
- 844689170452
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 48,980 miles
- Test number
- 660710129969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,971 miles (+3,649)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,971 miles
- Test number
- 681238728047
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake leaking air and system functionality adversely affected servo pipe (1.1.21 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,322 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 45,322 miles
- Test number
- 183352527046
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail45,308 miles (+5,981)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,308 miles
- Test number
- 943777576344
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,327 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 39,327 miles
- Test number
- 411893843016
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear section of exhaust is in poor condition
Fail39,318 miles (+5,998)3 dangerous1 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,318 miles
- Test number
- 944357076223
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear section of exhaust is in poor condition
Pass33,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 33,320 miles
- Test number
- 488684873075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,320 miles (+6,830)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,320 miles
- Test number
- 852211572210
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass26,490 miles (+5,371)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 26,490 miles
- Test number
- 706726565749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,119 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 21,119 miles
- Test number
- 498475237247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,119 miles (+4,379)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,119 miles
- Test number
- 292463159337
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass16,740 miles (+2,608)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 16,740 miles
- Test number
- 665440744246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,132 miles (+539)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 14,132 miles
- Test number
- 355894603236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 13,593 miles
- Test number
- 238467222271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,593 miles (+522)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,593 miles
- Test number
- 286387622239
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass13,071 miles (+310)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 13,071 miles
- Test number
- 815682201191
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear tyre badly cracked
Pass12,761 miles (+1,024)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 12,761 miles
- Test number
- 701565810230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,737 miles (+939)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 11,737 miles
- Test number
- 134243649002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,798 miles (+1,134)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 10,798 miles
- Test number
- 410030258094
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass9,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 9,664 miles
- Test number
- 523079157029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y873 NLC
- Does Y873 NLC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y873 NLC is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y873 NLC?
- The MOT on Y873 NLC is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y873 NLC done?
- Y873 NLC was recorded at 102,986 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 4,747 miles a year.
- Has Y873 NLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y873 NLC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y873 NLC 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 Y873 NLC find?
- Y873 NLC passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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