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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y198 SUDMOT history

Y198 SUD is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2024.

Y198 SUD black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
148,564 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y198 SUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y198 SUD was last recorded at 148,564 miles on 19 Oct 2024, 1,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,103 miles · 28 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,461 miles
Average per year
5,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,564 miles
  • 2023 – 147,103 miles
  • 2022 – 144,912 miles
  • 2020 – 141,211 miles
  • 2018 – 140,876 miles
  • 2017 – 138,445 miles
  • 2016 – 131,661 miles
  • 2015 – 125,790 miles
  • 2014 – 118,332 miles
  • 2012 – 103,454 miles
  • 2011 – 75,771 miles
  • 2010 – 72,353 miles
  • 2009 – 64,406 miles
  • 2008 – 58,059 miles
  • 2007 – 54,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,564 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle mounting.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive sump area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,564 miles (+1,461)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,564 miles
    Test number
    423362590295
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass147,103 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,103 miles
    Test number
    854488933635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle mounting. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail147,103 miles (+2,191)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,103 miles
    Test number
    315089457860
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged excessively frayed. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle mounting. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,912 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,912 miles
    Test number
    749661659522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable corroded

  5. Fail144,910 miles (+3,699)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,910 miles
    Test number
    425472131357
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable corroded

  6. Pass141,211 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    141,211 miles
    Test number
    951336762590
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm, rear bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail141,210 miles (+334)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,210 miles
    Test number
    776317304459
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm, rear bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass140,876 miles (+2,431)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,876 miles
    Test number
    351228649620
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  9. Pass138,445 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,445 miles
    Test number
    967317251236
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake application slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail138,445 miles (+6,784)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,445 miles
    Test number
    896620781571
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested NSR brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bind on manual rotation
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass131,661 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,661 miles
    Test number
    336656217683
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre getting low on inside edge & damage inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer door handle missing, still able to open door
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail131,656 miles (+5,866)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,656 miles
    Test number
    827776715585
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play offside inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Fronts (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass125,790 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    125,790 miles
    Test number
    947131125007
    • NoteEng mil on

  14. Fail125,786 miles (+7,454)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,786 miles
    Test number
    957773015048
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEng mil on

  15. Pass118,332 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    118,332 miles
    Test number
    656115214054
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  16. Fail118,332 miles (+14,878)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,332 miles
    Test number
    807170214099
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  17. Pass103,454 miles (+5)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,454 miles
    Test number
    967602442318
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAftermarket fuel cap fittted
    • NoteEngine MIL on
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail103,449 miles (+27,678)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,449 miles
    Test number
    165238332346
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAftermarket fuel cap fittted
    • NoteEngine MIL on
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass75,771 miles (+3,418)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,771 miles
    Test number
    169899341042
    • Note1/ front & rear brake disc's in poor condition/corroded & slight front brake fluctuation.2/ both offside tyres wearing on edges.

  20. Pass72,353 miles (+7,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,353 miles
    Test number
    762120260091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass64,406 miles (+6,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,406 miles
    Test number
    211377579099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass58,059 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,059 miles
    Test number
    512358678018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,243 miles
    Test number
    881110697049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y198 SUD

Does Y198 SUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y198 SUD expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y198 SUD?
The MOT on Y198 SUD expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y198 SUD done?
Y198 SUD was recorded at 148,564 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2024, an average of 5,373 miles a year.
Has Y198 SUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y198 SUD has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y198 SUD 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 SUD find?
Y198 SUD failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2024 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 12 more.

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