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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 999 cc

Y893 DTVMOT history

Y893 DTV is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 74,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

Y893 DTV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,307 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 DTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y893 DTV was last recorded at 74,307 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 3,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,437 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,870 miles
Average per year
2,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,307 miles
  • 2025 – 70,437 miles
  • 2024 – 66,521 miles
  • 2023 – 64,598 miles
  • 2022 – 62,710 miles
  • 2021 – 59,285 miles
  • 2020 – 58,040 miles
  • 2019 – 55,457 miles
  • 2018 – 51,132 miles
  • 2017 – 48,671 miles
  • 2016 – 46,117 miles
  • 2015 – 42,442 miles
  • 2014 – 39,628 miles
  • 2013 – 37,248 miles
  • 2012 – 34,368 miles
  • 2011 – 27,411 miles
  • 2010 – 24,424 miles
  • 2009 – 23,130 miles
  • 2008 – 22,215 miles
  • 2007 – 21,226 miles
  • 2006 – 18,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,307 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,307 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,307 miles
    Test number
    404531993101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,437 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,437 miles
    Test number
    893753371932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,429 miles (+3,908)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,429 miles
    Test number
    906353796334
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated Fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass66,521 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,521 miles
    Test number
    548176952812
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow in two places

  5. Fail66,521 miles (+1,923)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,521 miles
    Test number
    222787026367
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow in two places

  6. Pass64,598 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,598 miles
    Test number
    445715274830
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail64,564 miles (+1,854)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,564 miles
    Test number
    129833877341
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass62,710 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,710 miles
    Test number
    987073527754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail62,710 miles (+3,425)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,710 miles
    Test number
    284930278108
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake valve leaking LOAD SENSING VALVE (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass59,285 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,285 miles
    Test number
    777791613747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail59,284 miles (+1,244)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,284 miles
    Test number
    341950042738
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass58,040 miles (+2,583)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,040 miles
    Test number
    933309819447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/70/13) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/70/13) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass55,457 miles (+4,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,457 miles
    Test number
    582495123111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass51,132 miles (+2,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,132 miles
    Test number
    177072520540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass48,671 miles (+2,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,671 miles
    Test number
    538802602176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass46,117 miles (+3,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,117 miles
    Test number
    965133588365
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (175/70/13) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass42,442 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,442 miles
    Test number
    326509665044
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail42,404 miles (+2,776)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,404 miles
    Test number
    816652065065
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass39,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,628 miles
    Test number
    975084784033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail39,625 miles (+2,377)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,625 miles
    Test number
    787334584094
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass37,248 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,248 miles
    Test number
    299906383007
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail37,248 miles (+19)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,248 miles
    Test number
    507076383007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail37,229 miles (+2,861)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,229 miles
    Test number
    799061283021
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NotePlay in os tie rod

  24. Pass34,368 miles (+6,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,368 miles
    Test number
    638846682027
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass27,411 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,411 miles
    Test number
    928222981023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,424 miles (+1,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,424 miles
    Test number
    991884560079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass23,130 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,130 miles
    Test number
    402152679051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,215 miles (+989)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,215 miles
    Test number
    561079968032
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded

  29. Pass21,226 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,226 miles
    Test number
    920354877045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,385 miles
    Test number
    482275176040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y893 DTV

Does Y893 DTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y893 DTV is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y893 DTV?
The MOT on Y893 DTV is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y893 DTV done?
Y893 DTV was recorded at 74,307 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 2,795 miles a year.
Has Y893 DTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y893 DTV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y893 DTV 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 Y893 DTV find?
Y893 DTV passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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