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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y883 UBJMOT history

Y883 UBJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

Y883 UBJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,042 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y883 UBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y883 UBJ was last recorded at 144,042 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 7,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,808 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,234 miles
Average per year
4,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,042 miles
  • 2025 – 136,808 miles
  • 2024 – 133,752 miles
  • 2023 – 130,879 miles
  • 2022 – 128,502 miles
  • 2021 – 126,464 miles
  • 2020 – 124,678 miles
  • 2019 – 122,131 miles
  • 2018 – 119,880 miles
  • 2017 – 117,949 miles
  • 2016 – 112,142 miles
  • 2015 – 105,200 miles
  • 2014 – 99,634 miles
  • 2013 – 93,406 miles
  • 2011 – 84,679 miles
  • 2010 – 76,231 miles
  • 2009 – 59,621 miles
  • 2008 – 55,078 miles
  • 2007 – 50,376 miles
  • 2006 – 45,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,042 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage pump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,042 miles (+7,234)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,042 miles
    Test number
    806911094499
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass136,808 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,808 miles
    Test number
    433726235236
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail136,788 miles (+3,036)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,788 miles
    Test number
    391184562508
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass133,752 miles (+2,873)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,752 miles
    Test number
    172053225007
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass130,879 miles (+2,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,879 miles
    Test number
    565204204273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass128,502 miles (+2,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,502 miles
    Test number
    297141518642
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass126,464 miles (+1,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,464 miles
    Test number
    582595427870
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass124,678 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,678 miles
    Test number
    884788680636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,131 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,131 miles
    Test number
    161592981646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,880 miles
    Test number
    138089935888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,880 miles (+1,931)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,880 miles
    Test number
    606924594043
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  12. Pass117,949 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,949 miles
    Test number
    883303696653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,142 miles (+6,942)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,142 miles
    Test number
    566821758338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,200 miles (+5,566)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,200 miles
    Test number
    825218605054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,634 miles (+6,228)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,634 miles
    Test number
    178017404406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,406 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,406 miles
    Test number
    716228503046
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail93,396 miles (+8,717)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,396 miles
    Test number
    116917003426
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass84,679 miles (+8,448)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,679 miles
    Test number
    168226451362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,231 miles (+9,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,231 miles
    Test number
    880536850357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,139 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,139 miles
    Test number
    463856800060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,621 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,621 miles
    Test number
    714536409090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    162130418497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,078 miles (+4,702)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    652510718049
    • Repaired at testBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  24. Pass50,376 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,376 miles
    Test number
    443459107096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    45,355 miles
    Test number
    543161216067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y883 UBJ

Does Y883 UBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y883 UBJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y883 UBJ?
The MOT on Y883 UBJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y883 UBJ done?
Y883 UBJ was recorded at 144,042 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,938 miles a year.
Has Y883 UBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y883 UBJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y883 UBJ 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 Y883 UBJ find?
Y883 UBJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: central front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 7 more.

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