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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y901 TDOMOT history

Y901 TDO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

Y901 TDO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,220 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y901 TDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y901 TDO was last recorded at 100,220 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 3,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,888 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,332 miles
Average per year
4,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,220 miles
  • 2025 – 96,888 miles
  • 2024 – 92,109 miles
  • 2023 – 89,823 miles
  • 2022 – 88,425 miles
  • 2021 – 87,092 miles
  • 2020 – 86,037 miles
  • 2018 – 79,679 miles
  • 2017 – 74,863 miles
  • 2016 – 67,823 miles
  • 2015 – 60,497 miles
  • 2014 – 53,207 miles
  • 2013 – 45,321 miles
  • 2012 – 37,118 miles
  • 2011 – 33,364 miles
  • 2010 – 32,788 miles
  • 2009 – 30,870 miles
  • 2008 – 27,250 miles
  • 2007 – 23,484 miles
  • 2006 – 19,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,220 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine management light indicates a fault

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,220 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    163270677052
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail100,220 miles (+3,332)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    734038541373
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass96,888 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,888 miles
    Test number
    225319865250
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail96,888 miles (+4,779)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,888 miles
    Test number
    800440822813
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass92,109 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,109 miles
    Test number
    584674288259
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,109 miles (+2,286)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,109 miles
    Test number
    209722054757
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,823 miles (+1,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,823 miles
    Test number
    861519805858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,425 miles (+25)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,425 miles
    Test number
    474994916430
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,400 miles (+1,308)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,400 miles
    Test number
    691191954315
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,092 miles (+1,055)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,092 miles
    Test number
    934287717240
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass86,037 miles (+6,358)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,037 miles
    Test number
    137381075588
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass79,679 miles (+4,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,679 miles
    Test number
    284565846037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass74,863 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    189099872892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,823 miles (+7,326)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,823 miles
    Test number
    899273659725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,497 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    858653115969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,339 miles (+7,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    852081098337
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  17. Pass53,207 miles (+61)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,207 miles
    Test number
    278512654240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail53,146 miles (+7,825)5 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,146 miles
    Test number
    395067444206
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass45,321 miles (+8,203)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,321 miles
    Test number
    838530043293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass37,118 miles (+3,754)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,118 miles
    Test number
    237954242220
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  21. Pass33,364 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,364 miles
    Test number
    295398041296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,788 miles (+1,918)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,788 miles
    Test number
    270740060114
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  23. Pass30,870 miles (+3,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,870 miles
    Test number
    703315459197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass27,250 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,250 miles
    Test number
    304354858143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,484 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,484 miles
    Test number
    851104547188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,554 miles
    Test number
    523302056134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y901 TDO

Does Y901 TDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y901 TDO is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y901 TDO?
The MOT on Y901 TDO is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y901 TDO done?
Y901 TDO was recorded at 100,220 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,076 miles a year.
Has Y901 TDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y901 TDO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y901 TDO 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 Y901 TDO find?
Y901 TDO passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 5 more.

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