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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

Y9 WHMMOT history

Y9 WHM is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 36,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

Y9 WHM red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
36,875 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 WHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 WHM was last recorded at 36,875 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,873 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,875 miles
  • 2025 – 35,459 miles
  • 2024 – 34,018 miles
  • 2023 – 31,982 miles
  • 2022 – 30,178 miles
  • 2021 – 27,784 miles
  • 2020 – 24,704 miles
  • 2019 – 22,240 miles
  • 2018 – 19,826 miles
  • 2017 – 17,368 miles
  • 2016 – 14,475 miles
  • 2015 – 10,921 miles
  • 2014 – 8,121 miles
  • 2013 – 6,734 miles
  • 2012 – 5,056 miles
  • 2010 – 4,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,875 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Fuel cap seal detrioted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,875 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    36,875 miles
    Test number
    646705183439
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked

  2. Fail36,873 miles (+1,414)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,873 miles
    Test number
    926073896303
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked

  3. Pass35,459 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    35,459 miles
    Test number
    883109244207
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal detrioted

  4. Fail35,457 miles (+1,439)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,457 miles
    Test number
    102913890720
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed bec of leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal detrioted

  5. Pass34,018 miles (+2,036)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    34,018 miles
    Test number
    140561012837
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal detrioted

  6. Pass31,982 miles (+1,804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    31,982 miles
    Test number
    611802960449
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Pass30,178 miles (+2,394)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,178 miles
    Test number
    591774219382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass27,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,784 miles
    Test number
    427925806700
    • AdvisoryAll under body suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail27,782 miles (+3,078)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,782 miles
    Test number
    579432612568
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under body suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass24,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    24,704 miles
    Test number
    141324667756
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroding

  11. Fail24,703 miles (+2,463)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,703 miles
    Test number
    873463458923
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working door repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroding

  12. Pass22,240 miles (+2,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,240 miles
    Test number
    838893823671
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin

  13. Pass19,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    19,826 miles
    Test number
    617994403810
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail19,825 miles (+2,457)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,825 miles
    Test number
    527689361722
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass17,368 miles (+2,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,368 miles
    Test number
    623030653208
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have stress cracks

  16. Pass14,475 miles (+3,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,475 miles
    Test number
    250685286817
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass10,921 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    10,921 miles
    Test number
    457287455032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,121 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    8,121 miles
    Test number
    945077254027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,734 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    6,734 miles
    Test number
    129460373414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,056 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    5,056 miles
    Test number
    906632672052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    4,792 miles
    Test number
    601674140355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 WHM

Does Y9 WHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 WHM is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 WHM?
The MOT on Y9 WHM is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 WHM done?
Y9 WHM was recorded at 36,875 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,109 miles a year.
Has Y9 WHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 WHM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y9 WHM 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 WHM find?
Y9 WHM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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