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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y203 OACMOT history

Y203 OAC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 134,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

Y203 OAC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
134,975 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y203 OAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y203 OAC was last recorded at 134,975 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 5,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,329 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,646 miles
Average per year
5,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,975 miles
  • 2024 – 129,329 miles
  • 2023 – 125,015 miles
  • 2022 – 120,384 miles
  • 2021 – 114,389 miles
  • 2020 – 111,389 miles
  • 2019 – 104,875 miles
  • 2018 – 99,304 miles
  • 2017 – 93,753 miles
  • 2016 – 88,336 miles
  • 2015 – 81,029 miles
  • 2014 – 75,666 miles
  • 2013 – 70,214 miles
  • 2012 – 64,225 miles
  • 2011 – 58,108 miles
  • 2010 – 52,117 miles
  • 2009 – 45,395 miles
  • 2008 – 39,372 miles
  • 2007 – 33,019 miles
  • 2006 – 27,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,975 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Advise o/s/r tyre is worn down to the wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,975 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,975 miles
    Test number
    802676563269
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail134,974 miles (+5,645)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,974 miles
    Test number
    655130324977
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass129,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,329 miles
    Test number
    855508548781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,329 miles (+4,314)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,329 miles
    Test number
    449389582147
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass125,015 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,015 miles
    Test number
    922571932404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,010 miles (+4,626)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,010 miles
    Test number
    441875890660
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass120,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,384 miles
    Test number
    148123446032
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre is worn down to the wear bars
  8. Fail120,384 miles (+5,995)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,384 miles
    Test number
    364739374547
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre is worn down to the wear bars
  9. Pass114,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,389 miles
    Test number
    437700931673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,389 miles (+3,000)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,389 miles
    Test number
    912289457355
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass111,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,389 miles
    Test number
    995162462965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,389 miles (+6,514)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,389 miles
    Test number
    846875218775
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass104,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,875 miles
    Test number
    245050354576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,875 miles (+5,571)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,875 miles
    Test number
    604991738188
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lenses deteriated with no defining image (4.1.2 (c))
  15. Pass99,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,304 miles
    Test number
    632643328397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,304 miles (+5,551)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,304 miles
    Test number
    854589616066
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r brake hose ferule very rusty
  17. Pass93,753 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,753 miles
    Test number
    407865994617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,336 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,336 miles
    Test number
    719605426345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,029 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,029 miles
    Test number
    196173685455
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass81,029 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,029 miles
    Test number
    659983385048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,666 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,666 miles
    Test number
    147503394022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,656 miles (+5,442)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,656 miles
    Test number
    257978684095
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  23. Pass70,214 miles (+5,989)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,214 miles
    Test number
    178716693475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,225 miles
    Test number
    725753092080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,225 miles (+6,117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,225 miles
    Test number
    117814282000
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  26. Pass58,108 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,108 miles
    Test number
    327808081029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,103 miles (+5,986)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    725795881044
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  28. Pass52,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,117 miles
    Test number
    380620190078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail52,117 miles (+6,722)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,117 miles
    Test number
    371606280012
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  30. Pass45,395 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,395 miles
    Test number
    514174599092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,372 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,372 miles
    Test number
    323266298081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass33,019 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,019 miles
    Test number
    231933587050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass27,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,191 miles
    Test number
    880048896038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y203 OAC

Does Y203 OAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y203 OAC expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y203 OAC?
The MOT on Y203 OAC expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y203 OAC done?
Y203 OAC was recorded at 134,975 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,515 miles a year.
Has Y203 OAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y203 OAC has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y203 OAC 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 Y203 OAC find?
Y203 OAC passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded, and 1 more.

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