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Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y891 GAXMOT history

Y891 GAX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 171,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

Y891 GAX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
171,038 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y891 GAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y891 GAX was last recorded at 171,038 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,036 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,038 miles
  • 2025 – 165,269 miles
  • 2024 – 159,500 miles
  • 2022 – 151,380 miles
  • 2021 – 148,485 miles
  • 2020 – 143,742 miles
  • 2019 – 131,483 miles
  • 2018 – 121,294 miles
  • 2017 – 118,310 miles
  • 2016 – 113,608 miles
  • 2015 – 109,325 miles
  • 2014 – 105,864 miles
  • 2013 – 102,401 miles
  • 2012 – 98,478 miles
  • 2011 – 90,414 miles
  • 2010 – 82,518 miles
  • 2009 – 77,057 miles
  • 2008 – 72,748 miles
  • 2007 – 68,541 miles
  • 2006 – 55,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,038 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear bump stops perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,038 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    171,038 miles
    Test number
    849720412025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail171,036 miles (+5,767)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,036 miles
    Test number
    731725048485
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorInner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops split

  3. Pass165,269 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    165,269 miles
    Test number
    831274748529
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catt (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  4. Fail165,268 miles (+5,768)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,268 miles
    Test number
    205451475690
    • MajorFuel system component leaking top of engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catt (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  5. Pass159,500 miles (+8,120)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    159,500 miles
    Test number
    984238376499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,380 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,380 miles
    Test number
    315587560536
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail151,375 miles (+2,890)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,375 miles
    Test number
    992009839782
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass148,485 miles (+4,743)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,485 miles
    Test number
    596067797013
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner face of both front brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside outer cv gaiter in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass143,742 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,742 miles
    Test number
    680841522882
    • AdvisoryBoth front link rod rubbers split
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wall damaged

  10. Fail143,741 miles (+12,258)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,741 miles
    Test number
    388717119241
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth link rod rubbers split
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wall damaged

  11. Pass131,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,483 miles
    Test number
    750496250309
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low on edges

  12. Fail131,483 miles (+10,189)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,483 miles
    Test number
    902840529528
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Link rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low on edges

  13. Pass121,294 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,294 miles
    Test number
    581272917538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail121,292 miles (+2,982)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,292 miles
    Test number
    357494009636
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass118,310 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,310 miles
    Test number
    542092832999
    • AdvisoryN/S rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryO/S front anti roll bar link end perished and split
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps clouding over
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  16. Fail118,308 miles (+4,700)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,308 miles
    Test number
    254690845863
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/S rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryO/S front anti roll bar link end perished and split
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps clouding over
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Pass113,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,608 miles
    Test number
    492529346929
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/S front brake pads low

  18. Fail113,608 miles (+4,283)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,608 miles
    Test number
    207752898727
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/S front brake pads low

  19. Pass109,325 miles (+75)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,325 miles
    Test number
    149327175429
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight leak to front exhaust section

  20. Fail109,250 miles (+3,386)5 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,250 miles
    Test number
    789639765017
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight leak to front exhaust section

  21. Pass105,864 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,864 miles
    Test number
    157019564082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers smeary
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes perished
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail105,864 miles (+3,463)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,864 miles
    Test number
    176299264084
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers smeary
    • NoteFront wishbone rear bushes perished
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass102,401 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,401 miles
    Test number
    745507273035
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEAK
    • NoteFRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOW

  24. Fail102,401 miles (+3,923)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,401 miles
    Test number
    917697973035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteENGINE OIL LEAK
    • NoteFRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOW

  25. Pass98,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,478 miles
    Test number
    639249872088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,477 miles (+8,063)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,477 miles
    Test number
    565609472071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass90,414 miles (+7,896)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,414 miles
    Test number
    915320481043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass82,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,518 miles
    Test number
    132148380479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail82,518 miles (+5,461)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,518 miles
    Test number
    762008880094
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass77,057 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    900682589054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass72,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,748 miles
    Test number
    731493268078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail72,748 miles (+4,207)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,748 miles
    Test number
    131293568455
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  33. Pass68,541 miles (+13,140)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,541 miles
    Test number
    973801277048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass55,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,401 miles
    Test number
    130492886407
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y891 GAX

Does Y891 GAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y891 GAX is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y891 GAX?
The MOT on Y891 GAX is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y891 GAX done?
Y891 GAX was recorded at 171,038 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,752 miles a year.
Has Y891 GAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y891 GAX has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y891 GAX 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 Y891 GAX find?
Y891 GAX passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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