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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y892 DRUMOT history

Y892 DRU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 103,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

Y892 DRU green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,271 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y892 DRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y892 DRU was last recorded at 103,271 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,268 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,271 miles
  • 2023 – 86,546 miles
  • 2022 – 84,104 miles
  • 2021 – 79,994 miles
  • 2020 – 78,365 miles
  • 2019 – 76,791 miles
  • 2018 – 74,787 miles
  • 2017 – 72,726 miles
  • 2016 – 71,566 miles
  • 2015 – 70,125 miles
  • 2014 – 68,239 miles
  • 2013 – 66,064 miles
  • 2012 – 60,887 miles
  • 2011 – 49,560 miles
  • 2010 – 42,232 miles
  • 2009 – 30,653 miles
  • 2008 – 21,252 miles
  • 2007 – 13,201 miles
  • 2006 – 11,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,271 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise travel on sevice foot brake pressureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,271 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,271 miles
    Test number
    174365620231
    • AdvisoryAdvise travel on sevice foot brake pressure
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail103,268 miles (+16,722)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,268 miles
    Test number
    622518969259
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise travel on sevice foot brake pressure
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass86,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,546 miles
    Test number
    852394307735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,546 miles (+2,442)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,546 miles
    Test number
    665571238719
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1855514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens clouded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass84,104 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    854621413730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail84,104 miles (+4,110)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    593422555097
    • 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,994 miles (+1,629)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,994 miles
    Test number
    740338448069
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass78,365 miles (+1,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,365 miles
    Test number
    926716739570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass76,791 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,791 miles
    Test number
    215299886060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,753 miles (+1,966)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,753 miles
    Test number
    600107544111
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass74,787 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,787 miles
    Test number
    292995254937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail74,787 miles (+2,061)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,787 miles
    Test number
    634612822767
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,726 miles
    Test number
    459851420691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,726 miles (+1,160)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,726 miles
    Test number
    226202706470
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass71,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,566 miles
    Test number
    277471538503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,566 miles (+1,441)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,566 miles
    Test number
    984470033200
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass70,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,125 miles
    Test number
    838138435106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,125 miles (+1,886)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,125 miles
    Test number
    255468535104
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass68,239 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    185012734100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brakes binding on slightly
    • NoteFront tyres starting to scrub out on inner edges

  20. Fail68,239 miles (+2,175)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,239 miles
    Test number
    856122734172
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brakes binding on slightly
    • NoteFront tyres starting to scrub out on inner edges

  21. Pass66,064 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    279047923160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    616056722151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,887 miles (+11,327)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    747746622131
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass49,560 miles (+7,328)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    647844831151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly saw toothed.
    • NoteO/S/R wheel bearing has slight noise.

  25. Pass42,232 miles (+11,579)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,232 miles
    Test number
    542103230141
    • NoteBoth rear tyres word unevenly on inside edge.

  26. Pass30,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,653 miles
    Test number
    400891949103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,653 miles (+9,401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,653 miles
    Test number
    454851949126
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  28. Pass21,252 miles (+8,051)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,252 miles
    Test number
    441484148127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,201 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,201 miles
    Test number
    953503147144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass11,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,908 miles
    Test number
    393668536135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y892 DRU

Does Y892 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y892 DRU is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y892 DRU?
The MOT on Y892 DRU is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y892 DRU done?
Y892 DRU was recorded at 103,271 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,697 miles a year.
Has Y892 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y892 DRU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y892 DRU 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 Y892 DRU find?
Y892 DRU passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: advise travel on sevice foot brake pressure; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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