YF07BYL - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 06 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 169,525 mi
Expires: 05 August 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner+outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner +outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 25 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 164,031 mi
Expires: 24 May 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 05 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,005 mi
Expires: 04 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 05 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,005 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 22 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,279 mi
Expires: 22 September 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 22 September 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,275 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 23 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,763 mi
Expires: 22 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 22 September 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,755 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
- Major Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 20 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,471 mi
Expires: 19 September 2020
Failed - 19 September 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,471 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed - 17 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,036 mi
Expires: 16 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 25 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,834 mi
Expires: 24 August 2018
Failed - 25 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,833 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Passed - 17 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,431 mi
Expires: 16 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread
Passed - 14 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,702 mi
Expires: 13 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 13 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,698 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 13 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,827 mi
Expires: 12 August 2015
Failed - 13 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,827 mi
Passed - 31 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,037 mi
Expires: 30 July 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 09 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,512 mi
Expires: 08 July 2013
Failed - 09 July 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,512 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed - 03 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,579 mi
Expires: 16 May 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 08 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,749 mi
Expires: 16 May 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for YF07BYL?
The MOT expires on 05 August 2026.
What is the tax status of YF07BYL?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2026.
What are the specifications of YF07BYL?
This is a 2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1422cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of YF07BYL?
This vehicle produces 119 g/km of CO2 emissions.