Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y211 MDYMOT history

Y211 MDY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2022.

Y211 MDY red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2023
Mileage
107,573 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y211 MDY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y211 MDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y211 MDY was last recorded at 107,573 miles on 24 Jan 2022, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,446 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,573 miles
  • 2021 – 100,230 miles
  • 2020 – 94,093 miles
  • 2019 – 87,121 miles
  • 2018 – 80,387 miles
  • 2017 – 72,560 miles
  • 2016 – 68,186 miles
  • 2014 – 65,090 miles
  • 2013 – 60,626 miles
  • 2012 – 54,370 miles
  • 2011 – 47,143 miles
  • 2010 – 41,831 miles
  • 2009 – 36,452 miles
  • 2008 – 31,477 miles
  • 2007 – 25,521 miles
  • 2006 – 21,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,573 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,573 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,573 miles
    Test number
    613329188638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail107,446 miles (+7,216)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,446 miles
    Test number
    506248216510
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass100,230 miles (+6,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,230 miles
    Test number
    761952329587
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass94,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,093 miles
    Test number
    647632505011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,093 miles (+6,972)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,093 miles
    Test number
    291462052894
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,121 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,121 miles
    Test number
    804212788868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,971 miles (+6,584)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,971 miles
    Test number
    640782332717
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass80,387 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,387 miles
    Test number
    398685558944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail80,319 miles (+7,759)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,319 miles
    Test number
    481151656252
    • 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)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass72,560 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,560 miles
    Test number
    292397184117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,556 miles (+4,370)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,556 miles
    Test number
    358837790336
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  12. Pass68,186 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,186 miles
    Test number
    570942637322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,090 miles
    Test number
    785867704125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail65,080 miles (+4,454)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,080 miles
    Test number
    325717504165
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass60,626 miles (+6,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    367043613122
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,370 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,370 miles
    Test number
    248526792025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,143 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    247833201462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,831 miles (+5,379)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    100772810192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,452 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,452 miles
    Test number
    541791819126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,477 miles (+5,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,477 miles
    Test number
    981645018192
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass25,521 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,521 miles
    Test number
    161790917102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,277 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,277 miles
    Test number
    563732116112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,273 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,273 miles
    Test number
    140451916173
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about Y211 MDY

Does Y211 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y211 MDY expired on 25 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y211 MDY?
The MOT on Y211 MDY expired on 25 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y211 MDY done?
Y211 MDY was recorded at 107,573 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2022, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has Y211 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y211 MDY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y211 MDY 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 Y211 MDY find?
Y211 MDY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Related registrations

Browse all Y211 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.