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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

Y9 DCNMOT history

Y9 DCN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 83,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

Y9 DCN black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,725 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 DCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 DCN was last recorded at 83,725 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 3,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,797 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,928 miles
Average per year
6,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,725 miles
  • 2025 – 79,797 miles
  • 2024 – 66,936 miles
  • 2023 – 65,129 miles
  • 2022 – 60,098 miles
  • 2021 – 54,902 miles
  • 2020 – 48,977 miles
  • 2019 – 37,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,725 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Travel on handbrake lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 7 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,725 miles (+3,928)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,725 miles
    Test number
    756048091374
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass79,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    532823256754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail79,793 miles (+12,857)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,793 miles
    Test number
    815079369035
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flixie pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass66,936 miles (+1,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,936 miles
    Test number
    920976384989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass65,129 miles (+5,031)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    394861888520
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass60,098 miles (+5,196)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,098 miles
    Test number
    808024524430
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass54,902 miles (+5,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,902 miles
    Test number
    792899075974
    • 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))
  8. Pass48,977 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,977 miles
    Test number
    134469111301
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake lever
  9. Fail48,977 miles (+11,091)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,977 miles
    Test number
    566526460174
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake lever
  10. Pass37,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,886 miles
    Test number
    520296857783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 DCN

Does Y9 DCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 DCN is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 DCN?
The MOT on Y9 DCN is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 DCN done?
Y9 DCN was recorded at 83,725 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 6,335 miles a year.
Has Y9 DCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 DCN has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y9 DCN 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 Y9 DCN find?
Y9 DCN passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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