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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y878 KRBMOT history

Y878 KRB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 31,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

Y878 KRB silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2026
Mileage
31,155 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 KRB
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
25 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 KRB was last recorded at 31,155 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,155 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 31,155 miles
  • 2024 – 28,569 miles
  • 2023 – 26,893 miles
  • 2022 – 25,990 miles
  • 2021 – 24,771 miles
  • 2020 – 24,108 miles
  • 2019 – 23,273 miles
  • 2018 – 21,835 miles
  • 2017 – 21,312 miles
  • 2016 – 20,993 miles
  • 2015 – 20,780 miles
  • 2014 – 18,507 miles
  • 2013 – 15,429 miles
  • 2012 – 11,580 miles
  • 2011 – 9,735 miles
  • 2010 – 7,625 miles
  • 2009 – 6,817 miles
  • 2008 – 6,474 miles
  • 2007 – 6,103 miles
  • 2006 – 5,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,155 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,155 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    31,155 miles
    Test number
    431265129593
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail31,155 miles (+2,586)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,155 miles
    Test number
    726880554614
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass28,569 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    28,569 miles
    Test number
    838009909134
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail28,569 miles (+1,676)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,569 miles
    Test number
    451685787054
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass26,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    26,893 miles
    Test number
    749404335535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail26,893 miles (+903)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,893 miles
    Test number
    262087493515
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both front lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass25,990 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    25,990 miles
    Test number
    978953170704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    155150395585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,771 miles (+663)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    463208197844
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass24,108 miles (+835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    24,108 miles
    Test number
    189313364839
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Pass23,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,273 miles
    Test number
    834033432949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,273 miles (+1,438)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,273 miles
    Test number
    943319335479
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass21,835 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    21,835 miles
    Test number
    396953386408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,312 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,312 miles
    Test number
    544200857777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,993 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,993 miles
    Test number
    632174358582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,780 miles (+2,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,780 miles
    Test number
    389663135105
    • NoteAdvise wiper rubbers split
  17. Pass18,507 miles (+3,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,507 miles
    Test number
    619919034183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass15,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    15,429 miles
    Test number
    566665343181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,429 miles (+3,849)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,429 miles
    Test number
    995695843152
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  20. Pass11,580 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,580 miles
    Test number
    208176232412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,735 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    9,735 miles
    Test number
    217547731476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,625 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    7,625 miles
    Test number
    774426120159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,817 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    6,817 miles
    Test number
    274728849494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,474 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    6,474 miles
    Test number
    631858598179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,103 miles (+365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    6,103 miles
    Test number
    743113497106
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  26. Pass5,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    5,738 miles
    Test number
    200595406225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 KRB

Does Y878 KRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 KRB expired on 14 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 KRB?
The MOT on Y878 KRB expired on 14 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 KRB done?
Y878 KRB was recorded at 31,155 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 1,346 miles a year.
Has Y878 KRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 KRB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y878 KRB 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 Y878 KRB find?
Y878 KRB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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