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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,000 cc

W344 RYCMOT history

W344 RYC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

W344 RYC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2023
Mileage
79,873 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W344 RYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W344 RYC was last recorded at 79,873 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,721 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
2,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,873 miles
  • 2021 – 75,481 miles
  • 2020 – 74,419 miles
  • 2019 – 74,367 miles
  • 2018 – 74,101 miles
  • 2017 – 73,561 miles
  • 2016 – 72,177 miles
  • 2015 – 69,968 miles
  • 2014 – 66,899 miles
  • 2013 – 64,218 miles
  • 2012 – 60,770 miles
  • 2011 – 55,506 miles
  • 2010 – 50,843 miles
  • 2009 – 46,114 miles
  • 2008 – 42,914 miles
  • 2007 – 41,889 miles
  • 2006 – 39,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,873 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 YEAR OLD / APPROX. 3.0MM / SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,873 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,873 miles
    Test number
    234183718720
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 YEAR OLD / APPROX. 3.0MM / SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail79,721 miles (+4,240)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,721 miles
    Test number
    303336920799
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKED / WORN INNER EDGE / WIRES EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 YEAR OLD / APPROX. 3.0MM / SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,481 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,481 miles
    Test number
    479825530977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,419 miles (+52)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,419 miles
    Test number
    483084910511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,367 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,367 miles
    Test number
    981713320224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,367 miles (+266)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,367 miles
    Test number
    324135426501
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,101 miles (+540)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,101 miles
    Test number
    230009338981
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low inside edges/step tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,561 miles (+1,384)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,561 miles
    Test number
    247215430174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge,stepped tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Patterns weak (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Patterns weak (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge,stepped tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy

  9. Pass72,177 miles (+2,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,177 miles
    Test number
    110632556388
    • AdvisoryHeadlight glass,s dull/poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass69,968 miles (+3,069)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,968 miles
    Test number
    565179105230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • Note1/both headlight glass,s dull
    • Note2/rear washer inop
    • Note3/n/s/r tyre perishing

  11. Pass66,899 miles (+2,681)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,899 miles
    Test number
    739880314238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1/rear washer
    • Note2/slight wear front brake discs
    • Note3/headlight glass's dull

  12. Pass64,218 miles (+3,448)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    145190123237
    • Note1/slight wear front brake discs
    • Note2/front & rear no.plates poor condition

  13. Pass60,770 miles (+5,264)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,770 miles
    Test number
    127413612221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1/wipers poor
    • Note2/tracking adjustment
    • Note3/front no.plate poor
    • Note4/engine noise ?

  14. Pass55,506 miles (+4,663)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    867708601221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail50,843 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,843 miles
    Test number
    484166310289
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • Note1/o/s headlamp aim distorted

  16. Pass50,843 miles (+4,729)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,843 miles
    Test number
    882546210206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • Note1/o/s headlamp aim distorted

  17. Pass46,114 miles (+3,200)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,114 miles
    Test number
    992503309262
    • Note1/Rear brake hose ferrules corroding 2/Minor oil leak from engine

  18. Pass42,914 miles (+1,025)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,914 miles
    Test number
    603855508282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note1/Service light on 2/o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded 3/Minor oil leak from engine

  19. Pass41,889 miles (+2,601)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    912440927237
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Note1/rear wiperblade split †2/slight gearbox/engine oil leaks

  20. Pass39,288 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,288 miles
    Test number
    324520926201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1/Minor oil leak from engine †2/Minor damage to front no plate

  21. Fail39,288 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,288 miles
    Test number
    800390326285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note1/Minor oil leak from engine †2/Minor damage to front no plate

Questions about W344 RYC

Does W344 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W344 RYC expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W344 RYC?
The MOT on W344 RYC expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W344 RYC done?
W344 RYC was recorded at 79,873 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 2,494 miles a year.
Has W344 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W344 RYC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on W344 RYC 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 W344 RYC find?
W344 RYC passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 year old / approx. 3.0mm / slightly perished.

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