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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,043 cc

K45 LYJMOT history

K45 LYJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Nov 1992. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2023
Mileage
131,233 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K45 LYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K45 LYJ was last recorded at 131,233 miles on 29 Jun 2022, 5,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,609 miles · 20 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
5,624 miles
Average per year
1,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,233 miles
  • 2021 – 125,609 miles
  • 2017 – 125,544 miles
  • 2016 – 125,204 miles
  • 2015 – 124,381 miles
  • 2014 – 123,957 miles
  • 2012 – 123,814 miles
  • 2011 – 123,040 miles
  • 2010 – 121,915 miles
  • 2009 – 120,916 miles
  • 2008 – 118,582 miles
  • 2007 – 115,171 miles
  • 2006 – 106,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,233 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,233 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,233 miles
    Test number
    643397280965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,609 miles (+65)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    125,609 miles
    Test number
    809585906497
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,544 miles (+340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,544 miles
    Test number
    191242906307
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine bay

  4. Pass125,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,204 miles
    Test number
    704568251286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,204 miles (+823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,204 miles
    Test number
    485077774155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  6. Pass124,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,381 miles
    Test number
    306844485051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  7. Fail124,381 miles (+424)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,381 miles
    Test number
    116993785007
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  8. Pass123,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,957 miles
    Test number
    138073074414
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Fail123,957 miles (+143)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,957 miles
    Test number
    198792774017
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass123,814 miles (+774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,814 miles
    Test number
    327002312387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass123,040 miles (+1,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    123,040 miles
    Test number
    508867001319
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass121,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    121,915 miles
    Test number
    882024210397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail121,915 miles (+999)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,915 miles
    Test number
    310763310312
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass120,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    120,916 miles
    Test number
    542898379250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,916 miles (+2,334)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,916 miles
    Test number
    570878679249
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass118,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    118,582 miles
    Test number
    183101688239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,582 miles (+3,411)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,582 miles
    Test number
    721760188264
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass115,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    115,171 miles
    Test number
    981298477207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Fail115,171 miles (+8,207)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,171 miles
    Test number
    430336277238
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  20. Pass106,964 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    106,964 miles
    Test number
    612080686294
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAlternator wire loom insecure

  21. Fail106,964 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,964 miles
    Test number
    874150186259
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAlternator wire loom insecure

Questions about K45 LYJ

Does K45 LYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K45 LYJ expired on 28 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K45 LYJ?
The MOT on K45 LYJ expired on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K45 LYJ done?
K45 LYJ was recorded at 131,233 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2022, an average of 1,543 miles a year.
Has K45 LYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K45 LYJ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on K45 LYJ 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 K45 LYJ find?
K45 LYJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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