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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y218 KDGMOT history

Y218 KDG is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

Y218 KDG black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2023
Mileage
132,278 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 KDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y218 KDG was last recorded at 132,278 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,974 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
304 miles
Average per year
4,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,278 miles
  • 2022 – 131,974 miles
  • 2021 – 131,459 miles
  • 2020 – 130,122 miles
  • 2019 – 126,416 miles
  • 2018 – 122,426 miles
  • 2017 – 117,828 miles
  • 2016 – 113,546 miles
  • 2015 – 110,463 miles
  • 2014 – 106,308 miles
  • 2013 – 101,360 miles
  • 2012 – 95,160 miles
  • 2011 – 90,233 miles
  • 2010 – 83,976 miles
  • 2009 – 78,288 miles
  • 2008 – 71,279 miles
  • 2007 – 64,522 miles
  • 2006 – 54,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,278 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,278 miles (+304)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,278 miles
    Test number
    714507799683
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,974 miles (+515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,974 miles
    Test number
    574467832198
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass131,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,459 miles
    Test number
    104324420301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,457 miles (+1,335)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,457 miles
    Test number
    675171697751
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,122 miles
    Test number
    950293037523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,122 miles (+3,706)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,122 miles
    Test number
    405407406637
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,416 miles
    Test number
    180701413287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,416 miles (+3,990)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,416 miles
    Test number
    849615370294
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass122,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,426 miles
    Test number
    148529859111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,426 miles (+4,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,426 miles
    Test number
    690973938262
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  11. Pass117,828 miles (+4,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,828 miles
    Test number
    305483389892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass113,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,546 miles
    Test number
    609767706033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,546 miles (+3,083)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,546 miles
    Test number
    836190559367
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass110,463 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,463 miles
    Test number
    358341775032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,308 miles
    Test number
    355503774090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,308 miles (+4,948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,308 miles
    Test number
    527922474044
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass101,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,360 miles
    Test number
    416938073056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail101,360 miles (+6,200)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,360 miles
    Test number
    106018073419
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail95,160 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,160 miles
    Test number
    417764872011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass95,160 miles (+4,927)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,160 miles
    Test number
    847624572092
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass90,233 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    356438361052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,976 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,976 miles
    Test number
    600218370012
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass83,976 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,976 miles
    Test number
    824548870066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,288 miles (+7,009)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    720295779000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,279 miles (+6,757)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    133262878448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,522 miles (+9,839)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,522 miles
    Test number
    192212887497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,683 miles
    Test number
    373402476068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 KDG

Does Y218 KDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 KDG expired on 19 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 KDG?
The MOT on Y218 KDG expired on 19 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 KDG done?
Y218 KDG was recorded at 132,278 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 4,582 miles a year.
Has Y218 KDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 KDG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y218 KDG 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 Y218 KDG find?
Y218 KDG failed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 4 major defects: offside front brake hose excessively damaged; offside parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel; offside rear service brake lagging in operation, and 1 more.

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