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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y876 CERMOT history

Y876 CER is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

Y876 CER red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
143,933 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y876 CER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y876 CER was last recorded at 143,933 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 3,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,063 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,870 miles
Average per year
6,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,933 miles
  • 2023 – 140,063 miles
  • 2022 – 134,343 miles
  • 2021 – 129,201 miles
  • 2020 – 123,844 miles
  • 2019 – 119,688 miles
  • 2018 – 117,644 miles
  • 2017 – 113,950 miles
  • 2016 – 107,088 miles
  • 2015 – 94,775 miles
  • 2014 – 81,806 miles
  • 2013 – 68,109 miles
  • 2012 – 59,053 miles
  • 2011 – 53,938 miles
  • 2010 – 50,120 miles
  • 2009 – 47,766 miles
  • 2008 – 42,087 miles
  • 2007 – 39,812 miles
  • 2006 – 34,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,933 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe / hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel pipes close to flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rear of arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,933 miles (+3,870)1 dangerous5 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,933 miles
    Test number
    703712505055
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe / hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass140,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,063 miles
    Test number
    414086636556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail140,063 miles (+5,720)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,063 miles
    Test number
    617989095619
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass134,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,343 miles
    Test number
    288372601887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,343 miles (+5,142)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,343 miles
    Test number
    585614733833
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass129,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,201 miles
    Test number
    845512817016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail129,201 miles (+5,357)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,201 miles
    Test number
    269516805518
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass123,844 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,844 miles
    Test number
    219512859204
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel pipes close to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail123,844 miles (+4,156)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,844 miles
    Test number
    113708407083
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear steel pipes close to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass119,688 miles (+2,044)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,688 miles
    Test number
    981429351950
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass117,644 miles (+3,694)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,644 miles
    Test number
    231789003728
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass113,950 miles (+6,862)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,950 miles
    Test number
    155509667264
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass107,088 miles (+12,313)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,088 miles
    Test number
    540463062602
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass94,775 miles (+12,969)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    678050735216
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass81,806 miles (+13,697)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    178667624283
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass68,109 miles (+9,056)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,109 miles
    Test number
    328248523485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inside eadge

  17. Pass59,053 miles (+5,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,053 miles
    Test number
    178697802217
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,938 miles (+3,818)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    308356811289
    • NoteFront number plate slight crack

  19. Pass50,120 miles (+2,354)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,120 miles
    Test number
    224816110274
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front disc slightly pitted
    • NoteOffside front disc slightly pitted

  20. Pass47,766 miles (+5,679)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,766 miles
    Test number
    663850939209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly crack

  21. Pass42,087 miles (+2,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,087 miles
    Test number
    364183218413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass39,812 miles (+5,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,812 miles
    Test number
    342192517475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass34,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,337 miles
    Test number
    233983916215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y876 CER

Does Y876 CER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y876 CER expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y876 CER?
The MOT on Y876 CER expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y876 CER done?
Y876 CER was recorded at 143,933 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 6,033 miles a year.
Has Y876 CER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y876 CER has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y876 CER 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 Y876 CER find?
Y876 CER failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; headlamp levelling device inoperative; indicator switch inoperative, and 14 more.

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