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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y218 HGRMOT history

Y218 HGR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

Y218 HGR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2024
Mileage
65,044 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 HGR
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
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 HGR was last recorded at 65,044 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 7,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2007: 14,033 miles, lower than 125,576 miles on 15 May 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,207 miles · 22 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,044 miles
  • 2022 – 57,207 miles
  • 2021 – 47,657 miles
  • 2020 – 39,884 miles
  • 2019 – 28,553 miles
  • 2018 – 25,485 miles
  • 2017 – 24,730 miles
  • 2016 – 23,903 miles
  • 2015 – 22,871 miles
  • 2014 – 21,385 miles
  • 2013 – 19,814 miles
  • 2012 – 18,645 miles
  • 2011 – 16,954 miles
  • 2010 – 16,530 miles
  • 2009 – 15,669 miles
  • 2008 – 14,816 miles
  • 2007 – 14,033 miles
  • 2006 – 125,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,044 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight underside corrosion

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush mounting bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush mounting bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,044 miles (+7,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,044 miles
    Test number
    629593617972
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underside corrosion

  2. Pass57,207 miles (+91)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,207 miles
    Test number
    741718270014
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail57,116 miles (+9,459)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,116 miles
    Test number
    132253168984
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to rear silencer snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer snapped from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass47,657 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    638513458393
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail47,657 miles (+7,773)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    743519404625
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle beam bush mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass39,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,884 miles
    Test number
    536777800722
    • AdvisoryAxle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail39,884 miles (+11,331)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,884 miles
    Test number
    822071905325
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAxle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass28,553 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,553 miles
    Test number
    675635922407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,485 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,485 miles
    Test number
    333293444157
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels corroded heavily on insides

  10. Fail25,484 miles (+754)1 dangerous7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,484 miles
    Test number
    436255610352
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure and glass broken (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels corroded heavily on insides

  11. Pass24,730 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,730 miles
    Test number
    822359456976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryVarious components under vehicle corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail24,730 miles (+827)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,730 miles
    Test number
    854640581029
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryVarious components under vehicle corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass23,903 miles (+1,032)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,903 miles
    Test number
    857408801089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers on wheels/unable to inspect wheel bolts/nuts

  14. Pass22,871 miles (+1,486)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,871 miles
    Test number
    196846945185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVarious suspension components corroded

  15. Pass21,385 miles (+1,571)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,385 miles
    Test number
    275937354407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight cracking in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteSlight cracking in o/s/f tyre
    • NoteSlight cracking in o/s/r tyre

  16. Pass19,814 miles (+1,169)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,814 miles
    Test number
    459483363122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight cracking in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteSlight cracking in o/s/f tyre
    • NoteSlight cracking in o/s/r tyre

  17. Pass18,645 miles (+1,691)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,645 miles
    Test number
    929705432108
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside front lower arm bush split

  18. Pass16,954 miles (+424)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,954 miles
    Test number
    748690831185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note2 door mirrors damaged

  19. Pass16,530 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,530 miles
    Test number
    734385040185
    • NoteN/s mirror cover missing
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked not effecting view

  20. Fail16,528 miles (+859)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,528 miles
    Test number
    511242840186
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s mirror cover missing
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked not effecting view

  21. Pass15,669 miles (+853)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,669 miles
    Test number
    220192139441
    • NoteDoor mirrors damaged

  22. Pass14,816 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,816 miles
    Test number
    281764438131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,033 miles (-111,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,033 miles
    Test number
    130874737109
    • NoteREAR BRAKES UNEVEN OPERATION

  24. Pass125,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    125,576 miles
    Test number
    780435636125
    • NoteFRONT TYRE WALLS CRACKED RECOMMEND NEW TYRES

Questions about Y218 HGR

Does Y218 HGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 HGR expired on 10 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 HGR?
The MOT on Y218 HGR expired on 10 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 HGR done?
Y218 HGR was recorded at 65,044 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023.
Has Y218 HGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 HGR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y218 HGR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y218 HGR find?
Y218 HGR passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; slight underside corrosion.

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