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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y198 GDUMOT history

Y198 GDU is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

Y198 GDU white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
57,537 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y198 GDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y198 GDU was last recorded at 57,537 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,537 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,537 miles
  • 2024 – 57,393 miles
  • 2020 – 55,948 miles
  • 2019 – 55,145 miles
  • 2018 – 54,318 miles
  • 2017 – 53,558 miles
  • 2016 – 52,653 miles
  • 2015 – 52,632 miles
  • 2012 – 45,962 miles
  • 2011 – 39,918 miles
  • 2010 – 35,544 miles
  • 2009 – 32,505 miles
  • 2008 – 28,345 miles
  • 2007 – 23,508 miles
  • 2006 – 19,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,537 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass57,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,537 miles
    Test number
    619827869165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail57,537 miles (+144)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,537 miles
    Test number
    281426273632
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass57,393 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,393 miles
    Test number
    746346871011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,948 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,948 miles
    Test number
    613294368570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  5. Fail55,938 miles (+793)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,938 miles
    Test number
    580950065091
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm area flat spotted 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  6. Pass55,145 miles (+827)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,145 miles
    Test number
    255443648540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass54,318 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,318 miles
    Test number
    365464401706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail54,284 miles (+726)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,284 miles
    Test number
    405175487672
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass53,558 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    529799273939
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres feathering on inner edge

  10. Fail53,558 miles (+905)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    370875629186
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres feathering on inner edge

  11. Pass52,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,653 miles
    Test number
    111701161917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,651 miles (+19)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,651 miles
    Test number
    906941401189
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass52,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,632 miles
    Test number
    506325215173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,632 miles (+6,670)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,632 miles
    Test number
    957823415129
    • FailureFront Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass45,962 miles (+6,044)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,962 miles
    Test number
    595983142150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass39,918 miles (+4,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,918 miles
    Test number
    569119581072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass35,544 miles (+3,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,544 miles
    Test number
    584368540007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass32,505 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,505 miles
    Test number
    800053749062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,345 miles (+4,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,345 miles
    Test number
    614660858053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass23,508 miles (+4,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,508 miles
    Test number
    242221457009
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass19,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,260 miles
    Test number
    680622456018
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail19,260 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,260 miles
    Test number
    671252456062
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y198 GDU

Does Y198 GDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y198 GDU expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y198 GDU?
The MOT on Y198 GDU expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y198 GDU done?
Y198 GDU was recorded at 57,537 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 2,001 miles a year.
Has Y198 GDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y198 GDU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y198 GDU 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 Y198 GDU find?
Y198 GDU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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