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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc

Y20 DLNMOT history

Y20 DLN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.

Y20 DLN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2023
Mileage
72,093 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 DLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 DLN was last recorded at 72,093 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 6,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,416 miles · 7 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,677 miles
Average per year
3,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,093 miles
  • 2021 – 65,416 miles
  • 2019 – 58,575 miles
  • 2018 – 53,870 miles
  • 2017 – 52,890 miles
  • 2016 – 52,356 miles
  • 2015 – 51,019 miles
  • 2014 – 48,015 miles
  • 2013 – 45,413 miles
  • 2012 – 40,871 miles
  • 2011 – 36,446 miles
  • 2010 – 31,745 miles
  • 2009 – 25,609 miles
  • 2008 – 19,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,093 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOs and ns headlamp images reduced almost to excess

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,093 miles (+6,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,093 miles
    Test number
    785891113012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs and ns headlamp images reduced almost to excess

  2. Pass65,416 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,416 miles
    Test number
    528063115012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,575 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,575 miles
    Test number
    580812648941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,870 miles (+980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,870 miles
    Test number
    475268199056
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre close to legal limit

  5. Pass52,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,890 miles
    Test number
    184814955490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,889 miles (+533)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    831252775019
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

  7. Pass52,356 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,356 miles
    Test number
    406787180805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,355 miles (+1,336)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,355 miles
    Test number
    176758468279
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass51,019 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,019 miles
    Test number
    549417644381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,015 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,015 miles
    Test number
    139275504240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail48,015 miles (+2,602)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,015 miles
    Test number
    317024104468
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass45,413 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,413 miles
    Test number
    729114803272
    • NoteServo hose starting to crack

  13. Fail45,413 miles (+4,542)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,413 miles
    Test number
    887984203270
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteServo hose starting to crack

  14. Pass40,871 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,871 miles
    Test number
    158018502260
    • NoteExhaust corroded but not holed
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteRear tyres split and perished

  15. Fail40,871 miles (+4,425)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,871 miles
    Test number
    349138402446
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust corroded but not holed
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteRear tyres split and perished

  16. Pass36,446 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,446 miles
    Test number
    689198101212
    • NoteN/s side repeater damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer wall cracking (advise new tyre)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

  17. Fail36,446 miles (+4,701)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,446 miles
    Test number
    227828201206
    • FailureCentre Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s side repeater damaged
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

  18. Pass31,745 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,745 miles
    Test number
    864521910297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s side repeater damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer wall damaged & cracking

  19. Fail31,745 miles (+6,136)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,745 miles
    Test number
    321260910488
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s side repeater damaged
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer wall damaged & cracking
    • NoteRear number plate damaged & held on with tape

  20. Pass25,609 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,609 miles
    Test number
    214294699185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,804 miles
    Test number
    464568998135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,804 miles1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,804 miles
    Test number
    673978298188
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y20 DLN

Does Y20 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y20 DLN expired on 8 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y20 DLN?
The MOT on Y20 DLN expired on 8 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y20 DLN done?
Y20 DLN was recorded at 72,093 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 3,832 miles a year.
Has Y20 DLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 DLN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on Y20 DLN 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 Y20 DLN find?
Y20 DLN passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; os and ns headlamp images reduced almost to excess.

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