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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y878 LMOMOT history

Y878 LMO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 61,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

Y878 LMO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
61,601 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 LMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 LMO was last recorded at 61,601 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,600 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,601 miles
  • 2023 – 59,939 miles
  • 2022 – 59,798 miles
  • 2021 – 56,123 miles
  • 2019 – 50,884 miles
  • 2018 – 47,021 miles
  • 2017 – 42,968 miles
  • 2016 – 41,078 miles
  • 2015 – 37,628 miles
  • 2014 – 36,555 miles
  • 2013 – 34,757 miles
  • 2012 – 32,437 miles
  • 2011 – 29,986 miles
  • 2010 – 27,560 miles
  • 2009 – 25,237 miles
  • 2008 – 22,885 miles
  • 2007 – 20,095 miles
  • 2006 – 17,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,601 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Both sides Brake calliper needs attention
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracking

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,601 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,601 miles
    Test number
    504103263037
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides Brake calliper needs attention
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade slightly damaged

  2. Fail61,600 miles (+1,661)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,600 miles
    Test number
    698000961540
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides Brake cliper needs attention
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Trailing arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade slightly damaged

  3. Pass59,939 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    199385314542
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail59,939 miles (+141)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    344942313652
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass59,798 miles (+3,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,798 miles
    Test number
    524698210100
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate damage

  6. Pass56,123 miles (+5,239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    217943252515
    • AdvisoryExhaust is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass50,884 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,884 miles
    Test number
    228498692433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,021 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,021 miles
    Test number
    149089905472
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracking (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail47,010 miles (+4,042)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,010 miles
    Test number
    280056077250
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracking (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass42,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,968 miles
    Test number
    456602586675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail42,963 miles (+1,885)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,963 miles
    Test number
    826720508343
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass41,078 miles (+3,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,078 miles
    Test number
    139666873830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass37,628 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,628 miles
    Test number
    477138095183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,555 miles
    Test number
    756849284180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail36,555 miles (+1,798)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,555 miles
    Test number
    709399684128
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass34,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    607543383175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,757 miles (+2,320)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    707703783185
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass32,437 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,437 miles
    Test number
    765301892164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,986 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,986 miles
    Test number
    176744191198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,560 miles (+2,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,560 miles
    Test number
    823989780156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,237 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,237 miles
    Test number
    680627879133
    • NoteRear tyres close to legal limit

  22. Fail25,237 miles (+2,352)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,237 miles
    Test number
    194476179194
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear tyres close to legal limit

  23. Pass22,885 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,885 miles
    Test number
    214844608278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,878 miles (+2,783)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,878 miles
    Test number
    282203408249
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing. Both rear tyres worn un even.

  25. Pass20,095 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,095 miles
    Test number
    762160907240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,073 miles (+2,697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,073 miles
    Test number
    223997997489
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  27. Pass17,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,376 miles
    Test number
    183188796173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 LMO

Does Y878 LMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 LMO expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 LMO?
The MOT on Y878 LMO expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 LMO done?
Y878 LMO was recorded at 61,601 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 2,520 miles a year.
Has Y878 LMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 LMO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y878 LMO 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 LMO find?
Y878 LMO passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: front both sides brake calliper needs attention; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox oil leak, and 2 more.

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