Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y874 GTCMOT history
Y874 GTC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 98,096 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y874 GTC
- 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
- 9 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y874 GTC was last recorded at 98,096 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 May 2024: 85,897 miles, lower than 123,971 miles on 24 Apr 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,647 miles · 27 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 449 miles
- Average per year
- 1,226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,096 miles
- 2025 – 89,894 miles
- 2024 – 85,899 miles
- 2023 – 123,971 miles
- 2022 – 121,473 miles
- 2021 – 114,975 miles
- 2019 – 112,398 miles
- 2018 – 109,936 miles
- 2017 – 107,349 miles
- 2016 – 102,267 miles
- 2014 – 95,592 miles
- 2013 – 94,267 miles
- 2012 – 92,276 miles
- 2011 – 89,640 miles
- 2010 – 87,119 miles
- 2009 – 84,712 miles
- 2008 – 82,205 miles
- 2007 – 78,443 miles
- 2006 – 73,706 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,096 miles
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Eml on
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,096 miles (+449)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 98,096 miles
- Test number
- 5641426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,647 miles (+7,753)
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,647 miles
- Test number
- 5577745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,894 miles (+3,995)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 89,894 miles
- Test number
- 326744557164
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass85,899 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 85,899 miles
- Test number
- 277614104475
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,897 miles (-38,074)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,897 miles
- Test number
- 270608520819
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,971 miles (+2,498)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 123,971 miles
- Test number
- 352351968998
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass121,473 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 121,473 miles
- Test number
- 445673182998
- AdvisoryEML ON
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,466 miles (+6,491)1 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,466 miles
- Test number
- 976818995514
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML ON
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,975 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 114,975 miles
- Test number
- 157467593124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,972 miles (+2,574)4 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,972 miles
- Test number
- 995821717784
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass112,398 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 112,398 miles
- Test number
- 835185151948
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn inner edge
- AdvisoryCracking offside rear tyre
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox
- AdvisoryUneven wear nearside rear tyre
Fail112,398 miles (+2,462)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,398 miles
- Test number
- 189158804240
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn inner edge
- AdvisoryCracking offside rear tyre
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from gearbox
- AdvisoryUneven wear nearside rear tyre
Pass109,936 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 109,936 miles
- Test number
- 881758531361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,927 miles (+2,578)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,927 miles
- Test number
- 134053291884
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass107,349 miles (+5,082)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 107,349 miles
- Test number
- 156183375650
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass102,267 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 102,267 miles
- Test number
- 182405852809
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail102,249 miles (+6,657)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,249 miles
- Test number
- 118620510493
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1 mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass95,592 miles (+1,325)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 95,592 miles
- Test number
- 215808084428
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front and offside rear tyre perishing
Pass94,267 miles (+1,991)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 94,267 miles
- Test number
- 269627103242
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCentre and rear exhaust sections corroded
- NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
Pass92,276 miles (+2,636)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 92,276 miles
- Test number
- 819425412291
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust system corroded
Pass89,640 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 89,640 miles
- Test number
- 918985291147
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate
Fail89,638 miles (+2,519)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,638 miles
- Test number
- 255995691410
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate
- NoteOffside rear brake backplate damp
Fail87,119 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,119 miles
- Test number
- 874189680146
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass87,119 miles (+2,407)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 87,119 miles
- Test number
- 953229980117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,712 miles (+2,507)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 84,712 miles
- Test number
- 861794509203
- NoteFront number plate poor
Pass82,205 miles (+3,762)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 82,205 miles
- Test number
- 242512018258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,443 miles (+4,737)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 78,443 miles
- Test number
- 812653097199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 73,706 miles
- Test number
- 912752406202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y874 GTC
- Does Y874 GTC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y874 GTC is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y874 GTC?
- The MOT on Y874 GTC is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y874 GTC done?
- Y874 GTC was recorded at 98,096 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 1,226 miles a year.
- Has Y874 GTC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y874 GTC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y874 GTC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y874 GTC find?
- Y874 GTC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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