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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

Y17 PLSMOT history

Y17 PLS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2022.

Y17 PLS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2023
Mileage
130,446 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 PLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 PLS was last recorded at 130,446 miles on 15 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,446 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,446 miles
  • 2021 – 126,747 miles
  • 2020 – 119,086 miles
  • 2019 – 111,093 miles
  • 2018 – 99,815 miles
  • 2017 – 87,983 miles
  • 2016 – 76,756 miles
  • 2015 – 69,971 miles
  • 2014 – 62,217 miles
  • 2013 – 54,587 miles
  • 2012 – 50,603 miles
  • 2011 – 44,445 miles
  • 2010 – 30,059 miles
  • 2009 – 10,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,446 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront direction indicators slightly whiteRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryReverse light inoperativeRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,446 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,446 miles
    Test number
    358114015990
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront direction indicators slightly white
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative
  2. Fail130,446 miles (+3,699)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,446 miles
    Test number
    765630897968
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront direction indicators slightly white
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative
  3. Pass126,747 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,747 miles
    Test number
    248488799359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,726 miles (+7,640)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,726 miles
    Test number
    120615816992
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  5. Pass119,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,086 miles
    Test number
    751655206166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail119,085 miles (+7,992)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,085 miles
    Test number
    585415162069
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass111,093 miles (+147)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,093 miles
    Test number
    290266978733
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail110,946 miles (+11,131)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,946 miles
    Test number
    733415966176
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass99,815 miles (+11,832)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,815 miles
    Test number
    941428532480
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass87,983 miles (+11,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,983 miles
    Test number
    342621684752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass76,756 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,756 miles
    Test number
    433224391586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,755 miles (+6,784)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,755 miles
    Test number
    509308086382
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass69,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,971 miles
    Test number
    288983844866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,971 miles (+7,754)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,971 miles
    Test number
    958382541005
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass62,217 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,217 miles
    Test number
    339879664465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    259560963270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,587 miles (+3,984)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    706800563243
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass50,603 miles (+6,158)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    327725962243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
  19. Pass44,445 miles (+14,386)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,445 miles
    Test number
    159446961216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,059 miles (+19,401)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,059 miles
    Test number
    511402830211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,658 miles
    Test number
    953594659223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 PLS

Does Y17 PLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y17 PLS expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y17 PLS?
The MOT on Y17 PLS expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y17 PLS done?
Y17 PLS was recorded at 130,446 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2022, an average of 9,149 miles a year.
Has Y17 PLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 PLS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y17 PLS 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 Y17 PLS find?
Y17 PLS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section; front direction indicators slightly white; reverse light inoperative.

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