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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

Y17 BORMOT history

Y17 BOR is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

Y17 BOR black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2024
Mileage
104,492 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 BOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 BOR was last recorded at 104,492 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 1,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Oct 2011: 46,133 miles, lower than 73,079 miles on 15 Dec 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,976 miles · 22 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,516 miles
Average per year
2,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,492 miles
  • 2022 – 102,976 miles
  • 2021 – 101,609 miles
  • 2020 – 94,379 miles
  • 2019 – 88,230 miles
  • 2018 – 84,868 miles
  • 2017 – 80,351 miles
  • 2016 – 79,771 miles
  • 2015 – 76,058 miles
  • 2014 – 69,987 miles
  • 2013 – 55,470 miles
  • 2012 – 46,185 miles
  • 2011 – 46,133 miles
  • 2010 – 73,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,492 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,492 miles (+1,516)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,492 miles
    Test number
    386128613910
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass102,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,976 miles
    Test number
    897004647261
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.

  3. Fail102,973 miles (+1,364)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,973 miles
    Test number
    659511617962
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished.

  4. Pass101,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,609 miles
    Test number
    845315052650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,609 miles (+80)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,609 miles
    Test number
    497278932537
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Fail101,529 miles (+7,150)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,529 miles
    Test number
    621569689644
    • DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned both side (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear doesn't readily open as should be / set belt not tested

  7. Pass94,379 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    251120652420
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryCoolant level slightly below minimum

  8. Fail94,378 miles (+6,148)1 dangerous6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,378 miles
    Test number
    234242498264
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror body damaged, sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryCoolant level slightly below minimum

  9. Pass88,230 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    861009104070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside

  10. Fail88,211 miles (+3,343)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,211 miles
    Test number
    254679421347
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside

  11. Pass84,868 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,868 miles
    Test number
    515616549855
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail84,856 miles (+4,505)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,856 miles
    Test number
    706967773437
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass80,351 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,351 miles
    Test number
    597042561836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,771 miles (+3,713)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,771 miles
    Test number
    286516575511
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  15. Pass76,058 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,058 miles
    Test number
    657909146348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,987 miles (+14,517)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,987 miles
    Test number
    827354374225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,470 miles (+9,285)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,470 miles
    Test number
    616205483241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,185 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,185 miles
    Test number
    888221862225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail46,182 miles (+49)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,182 miles
    Test number
    987057952242
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,133 miles
    Test number
    615280381266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail46,133 miles (-26,946)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,133 miles
    Test number
    995040181258
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass73,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    304959640349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,079 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,079 miles
    Test number
    782307840386
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about Y17 BOR

Does Y17 BOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y17 BOR expired on 21 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y17 BOR?
The MOT on Y17 BOR expired on 21 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y17 BOR done?
Y17 BOR was recorded at 104,492 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
Has Y17 BOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 BOR has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y17 BOR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y17 BOR find?
Y17 BOR passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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