Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc
Y885 ERGMOT history
Y885 ERG is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 83,207 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,220 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y885 ERG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y885 ERG was last recorded at 83,207 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,197 miles · 19 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,220 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,207 miles
- 2023 – 78,856 miles
- 2022 – 71,313 miles
- 2021 – 59,349 miles
- 2020 – 54,754 miles
- 2019 – 48,640 miles
- 2018 – 42,408 miles
- 2017 – 39,523 miles
- 2016 – 37,703 miles
- 2015 – 36,872 miles
- 2014 – 36,123 miles
- 2013 – 35,333 miles
- 2012 – 34,569 miles
- 2011 – 33,670 miles
- 2010 – 32,787 miles
- 2009 – 31,353 miles
- 2008 – 29,147 miles
- 2007 – 25,766 miles
- 2006 – 21,043 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,207 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Cambelt due??
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust flexi broken but not leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,207 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 83,207 miles
- Test number
- 886716774808
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,197 miles (+4,341)8 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,197 miles
- Test number
- 306387292080
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes swelling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,856 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 78,856 miles
- Test number
- 555724292218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,853 miles (+7,540)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,853 miles
- Test number
- 530998223164
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass71,313 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 71,313 miles
- Test number
- 526455832734
- AdvisoryCambelt due??
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi broken but not leaking
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail71,313 miles (+11,964)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,313 miles
- Test number
- 566130805660
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCambelt due??
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi broken but not leaking
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass59,349 miles (+4,595)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 59,349 miles
- Test number
- 725843124468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,754 miles (+6,114)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 54,754 miles
- Test number
- 784386177557
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot clip corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass48,640 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 48,640 miles
- Test number
- 888315793259
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail48,640 miles (+6,232)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,640 miles
- Test number
- 549267052488
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass42,408 miles (+2,885)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 42,408 miles
- Test number
- 149536303307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,523 miles (+1,820)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 39,523 miles
- Test number
- 812346939102
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)
Pass37,703 miles (+831)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 37,703 miles
- Test number
- 572024152446
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryBrake flexi hoses ferrules slightly corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryUnderbody and components showing slight signs of corrosion
Pass36,872 miles (+749)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 36,872 miles
- Test number
- 675311525038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,123 miles (+790)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 36,123 miles
- Test number
- 599431624043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,333 miles (+764)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 35,333 miles
- Test number
- 478619123052
- 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)
Pass34,569 miles (+899)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 34,569 miles
- Test number
- 707655922025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,670 miles (+883)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 33,670 miles
- Test number
- 327944221062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,787 miles (+1,434)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 32,787 miles
- Test number
- 102208220441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,353 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 31,353 miles
- Test number
- 260505939087
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn and perished
Fail31,353 miles (+2,206)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,353 miles
- Test number
- 630815039061
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn and perished
Pass29,147 miles (+3,381)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 29,147 miles
- Test number
- 732462748023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,766 miles (+4,723)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 25,766 miles
- Test number
- 893204347088
- NoteOffside wishbone bush has slight wear.front pads and discs are showing slight corrosion
Pass21,043 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 21,043 miles
- Test number
- 651585746054
- NoteRear exhaust is in poor condition
Questions about Y885 ERG
- Does Y885 ERG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y885 ERG expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y885 ERG?
- The MOT on Y885 ERG expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y885 ERG done?
- Y885 ERG was recorded at 83,207 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 3,220 miles a year.
- Has Y885 ERG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y885 ERG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y885 ERG 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 Y885 ERG find?
- Y885 ERG passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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