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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y896 ERGMOT history

Y896 ERG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 69,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

Y896 ERG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,987 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 ERG
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
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 ERG was last recorded at 69,987 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 4,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,109 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,878 miles
Average per year
2,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,987 miles
  • 2025 – 65,109 miles
  • 2024 – 63,079 miles
  • 2023 – 59,384 miles
  • 2022 – 56,987 miles
  • 2021 – 51,562 miles
  • 2020 – 49,366 miles
  • 2019 – 48,807 miles
  • 2018 – 47,781 miles
  • 2017 – 46,676 miles
  • 2016 – 45,514 miles
  • 2015 – 44,009 miles
  • 2014 – 41,644 miles
  • 2013 – 39,117 miles
  • 2012 – 36,583 miles
  • 2011 – 33,383 miles
  • 2010 – 30,450 miles
  • 2009 – 27,462 miles
  • 2008 – 23,886 miles
  • 2007 – 20,698 miles
  • 2006 – 16,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,987 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front wishbones corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,987 miles (+4,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,987 miles
    Test number
    339484829437
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,109 miles (+2,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,109 miles
    Test number
    765049463336
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass63,079 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,079 miles
    Test number
    483870217932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe end . (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail63,079 miles (+3,695)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,079 miles
    Test number
    830826563841
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe end . (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass59,384 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,384 miles
    Test number
    875403897531
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail59,304 miles (+2,317)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,304 miles
    Test number
    214837300901
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed . (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel hose insecure fuel cooler and pipe insecure . (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass56,987 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,987 miles
    Test number
    497513370083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,983 miles (+5,421)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,983 miles
    Test number
    731515272333
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass51,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,562 miles
    Test number
    664776941107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,562 miles (+2,196)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,562 miles
    Test number
    529941651516
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  11. Pass49,366 miles (+559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,366 miles
    Test number
    634124081616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass48,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,807 miles
    Test number
    566851716977
    • AdvisoryFront both wish bones corroded

  13. Fail48,807 miles (+1,026)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,807 miles
    Test number
    200924911163
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both wish bones corroded

  14. Pass47,781 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    749072897955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,780 miles (+1,104)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,780 miles
    Test number
    911196071634
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass46,676 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,676 miles
    Test number
    813131248748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake sticking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail46,676 miles (+1,162)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,676 miles
    Test number
    314170218791
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake sticking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass45,514 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    612187018848
    • AdvisoryFront wishbones corroded

  19. Fail45,513 miles (+1,504)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,513 miles
    Test number
    976301589253
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wishbones corroded

  20. Pass44,009 miles (+2,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    668778775098
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass41,644 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    715213884069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack arm

  22. Fail41,644 miles (+2,527)5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    586379374073
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack arm

  23. Pass39,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,117 miles
    Test number
    816699073094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,117 miles (+2,534)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,117 miles
    Test number
    216795573003
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  25. Pass36,583 miles (+3,200)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,583 miles
    Test number
    458029062064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  26. Pass33,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,383 miles
    Test number
    956524071001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,383 miles (+2,933)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,383 miles
    Test number
    936524671049
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

  28. Pass30,450 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    230548560014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail27,462 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,462 miles
    Test number
    113736389470
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge.

  30. Pass27,462 miles (+3,576)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,462 miles
    Test number
    752666589000
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge.

  31. Pass23,886 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,886 miles
    Test number
    180399178415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass20,698 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,698 miles
    Test number
    703288177074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass16,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,969 miles
    Test number
    751909876026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 ERG

Does Y896 ERG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 ERG is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y896 ERG?
The MOT on Y896 ERG is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 ERG done?
Y896 ERG was recorded at 69,987 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,615 miles a year.
Has Y896 ERG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 ERG has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y896 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 Y896 ERG find?
Y896 ERG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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