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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

YA16 PUKMOT history

YA16 PUK is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 56,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,094 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

YA16 PUK was last recorded at 56,094 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,053 miles · 18 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
3,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,094 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush parting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,094 miles (+41)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    688348088823
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Fail56,053 miles (+3,398)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,053 miles
    Test number
    951187174443
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  3. Pass52,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,655 miles
    Test number
    714161909480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,653 miles (+2,839)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,653 miles
    Test number
    890534319040
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass49,814 miles (+3,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,814 miles
    Test number
    290612602954
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  6. Pass46,568 miles (+3,787)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    622502877607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisorySlight grab/hold on offside rear brake may require service/adjustment
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  7. Pass42,781 miles (+4,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    359581575660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  8. Pass37,881 miles (+4,150)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    37,881 miles
    Test number
    114320650675
    • 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 Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPark brake high may require service or adjustment
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass33,731 miles (+5,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    33,731 miles
    Test number
    616803127062
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper split
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Pass28,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,424 miles
    Test number
    696843917663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YA16 PUK

When is the MOT due on YA16 PUK?
The MOT on YA16 PUK is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YA16 PUK done?
YA16 PUK was recorded at 56,094 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,923 miles a year.
Has YA16 PUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YA16 PUK has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on YA16 PUK 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 YA16 PUK find?
YA16 PUK passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid silencer, and 1 more.

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