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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y892 YEVMOT history

Y892 YEV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

Y892 YEV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
185,944 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y892 YEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y892 YEV was last recorded at 185,944 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 7,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,219 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,725 miles
Average per year
7,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,944 miles
  • 2025 – 178,219 miles
  • 2024 – 173,740 miles
  • 2023 – 173,725 miles
  • 2021 – 171,582 miles
  • 2020 – 164,400 miles
  • 2019 – 152,082 miles
  • 2018 – 143,432 miles
  • 2017 – 129,940 miles
  • 2016 – 104,496 miles
  • 2015 – 80,623 miles
  • 2014 – 58,090 miles
  • 2013 – 54,947 miles
  • 2012 – 51,957 miles
  • 2011 – 48,736 miles
  • 2010 – 44,663 miles
  • 2009 – 41,679 miles
  • 2008 – 37,579 miles
  • 2007 – 33,978 miles
  • 2006 – 30,706 miles
  • 2005 – 27,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,944 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,944 miles (+7,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    185,944 miles
    Test number
    590694220834
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass178,219 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    178,219 miles
    Test number
    504534169393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass173,740 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    173,740 miles
    Test number
    783903380904
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,725 miles (+2,143)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    173,725 miles
    Test number
    931059117561
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,582 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    171,582 miles
    Test number
    607227949978
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail171,582 miles (+706)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,582 miles
    Test number
    565236991358
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail170,876 miles (+6,476)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,876 miles
    Test number
    126976583186
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass164,400 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    164,400 miles
    Test number
    768465024084
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo hose split

  9. Fail164,400 miles (+12,318)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,400 miles
    Test number
    112724623394
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo hose split

  10. Pass152,082 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    152,082 miles
    Test number
    651984809105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail151,799 miles (+8,367)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,799 miles
    Test number
    597443037921
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass143,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,432 miles
    Test number
    957551464233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail143,432 miles (+22)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,432 miles
    Test number
    770974845461
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  14. Fail143,410 miles (+13,470)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,410 miles
    Test number
    852195159531
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass129,940 miles (+145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,940 miles
    Test number
    365138332143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail129,795 miles (+25,299)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,795 miles
    Test number
    659707458696
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass104,496 miles (+23,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,496 miles
    Test number
    590318024613
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass80,623 miles (+22,533)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,623 miles
    Test number
    685234095149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass58,090 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    928055094150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,082 miles (+3,135)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,082 miles
    Test number
    989602894162
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting deteriorating

  21. Pass54,947 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,947 miles
    Test number
    106856093107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,957 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,957 miles
    Test number
    499119992128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,736 miles (+4,073)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    477695981134
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSome corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

  24. Pass44,663 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    220725290412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,679 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,679 miles
    Test number
    212945999477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,579 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,579 miles
    Test number
    750539998131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,978 miles (+3,272)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,978 miles
    Test number
    893710007283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight uneven wear nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass30,706 miles (+2,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,706 miles
    Test number
    244326686490
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass27,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    27,918 miles
    Test number
    234978085406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y892 YEV

Does Y892 YEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y892 YEV is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y892 YEV?
The MOT on Y892 YEV is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y892 YEV done?
Y892 YEV was recorded at 185,944 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 7,546 miles a year.
Has Y892 YEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y892 YEV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y892 YEV 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 YEV find?
Y892 YEV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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