Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y198 NLEMOT history
Y198 NLE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,755 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 113,755 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,565 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y198 NLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y198 NLE was last recorded at 113,755 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 2,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 111,599 miles · 22 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,156 miles
- Average per year
- 5,565 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 113,755 miles
- 2021 – 111,599 miles
- 2020 – 103,178 miles
- 2019 – 99,404 miles
- 2018 – 91,888 miles
- 2017 – 84,668 miles
- 2016 – 77,023 miles
- 2015 – 72,179 miles
- 2014 – 65,673 miles
- 2013 – 61,141 miles
- 2012 – 54,064 miles
- 2011 – 45,165 miles
- 2010 – 34,499 miles
- 2009 – 28,884 miles
- 2008 – 28,479 miles
- 2007 – 27,556 miles
- 2006 – 24,163 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,755 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,755 miles (+2,156)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 113,755 miles
- Test number
- 194853356370
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass111,599 miles (+8,421)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 111,599 miles
- Test number
- 675649239117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 103,178 miles
- Test number
- 237893620574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,178 miles (+3,774)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,178 miles
- Test number
- 611405780307
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,404 miles (+7,516)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 99,404 miles
- Test number
- 383257785268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,888 miles (+7,220)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 91,888 miles
- Test number
- 222159578658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,668 miles (+7,645)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 84,668 miles
- Test number
- 469958451203
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Thermostat housing area.
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroding. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat runner worn
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine.
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass77,023 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 77,023 miles
- Test number
- 467257021110
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak. sump area
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight play offside seat runner.
Fail77,023 miles (+4,844)1 failure10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,023 miles
- Test number
- 557062188039
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak. sump area
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight play offside seat runner.
Pass72,179 miles (+6,506)7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 72,179 miles
- Test number
- 228372585145
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Note175/65R1380T
- NoteBoth front wiperblades split but clearing screen
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in offside seat runner
Fail65,673 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,673 miles
- Test number
- 439483564134
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Pass65,673 miles (+4,532)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 65,673 miles
- Test number
- 765293164173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,141 miles (+7,077)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 61,141 miles
- Test number
- 496035383139
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass54,064 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 54,064 miles
- Test number
- 788902772192
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail54,064 miles (+8,899)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,064 miles
- Test number
- 846212172184
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass45,165 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 45,165 miles
- Test number
- 965788771118
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWipers slightly smearing screen
Fail45,165 miles (+10,666)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,165 miles
- Test number
- 777108171195
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWipers slightly smearing screen
Pass34,499 miles (+5,615)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 34,499 miles
- Test number
- 884904780143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,884 miles (+405)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 28,884 miles
- Test number
- 593958369193
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly
Pass28,479 miles (+923)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 28,479 miles
- Test number
- 281893188114
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass27,556 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 27,556 miles
- Test number
- 564457377129
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail27,556 miles (+3,393)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,556 miles
- Test number
- 614177277132
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,163 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 24,163 miles
- Test number
- 764059376168
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y198 NLE
- Does Y198 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y198 NLE expired on 12 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y198 NLE?
- The MOT on Y198 NLE expired on 12 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y198 NLE done?
- Y198 NLE was recorded at 113,755 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 5,565 miles a year.
- Has Y198 NLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y198 NLE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y198 NLE 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 NLE find?
- Y198 NLE passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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