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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,400 cc

Y218 OANMOT history

Y218 OAN is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2023.

Y218 OAN green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2024
Mileage
86,723 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 OAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 OAN was last recorded at 86,723 miles on 2 Dec 2023, 2,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,336 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,387 miles
Average per year
4,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,723 miles
  • 2022 – 84,336 miles
  • 2021 – 81,481 miles
  • 2020 – 79,974 miles
  • 2019 – 74,306 miles
  • 2017 – 73,830 miles
  • 2016 – 67,132 miles
  • 2015 – 60,366 miles
  • 2013 – 53,356 miles
  • 2012 – 46,395 miles
  • 2011 – 31,855 miles
  • 2010 – 27,628 miles
  • 2009 – 23,760 miles
  • 2008 – 20,016 miles
  • 2007 – 16,245 miles
  • 2006 – 12,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp corroded rear subframe corroded

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,723 miles (+2,387)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    916027875784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp corroded rear subframe corroded

  2. Pass84,336 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,336 miles
    Test number
    139043089609
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail84,330 miles (+2,849)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,330 miles
    Test number
    590396964115
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass81,481 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,481 miles
    Test number
    501211088615
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  5. Fail81,481 miles (+1,507)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,481 miles
    Test number
    545001503979
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment both securing nuts loose (1.1.15 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  6. Pass79,974 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,974 miles
    Test number
    977699097874
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded. Slight leak at back box. May require replacement in the near future.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,942 miles (+5,636)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,942 miles
    Test number
    143287106635
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake lever bolts loose (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  8. Pass74,306 miles (+10)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,306 miles
    Test number
    239292892949
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure wiring around auxiliary belt and driveshaft (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail74,296 miles (+466)1 dangerous3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,296 miles
    Test number
    615984296785
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear & front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses ferules corroded / require attention (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both require attention (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy / requires attention
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to steering components
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components
    • AdvisoryDamage to sills
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel flap missing
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to brake components

  10. Pass73,830 miles (+6,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,830 miles
    Test number
    124086498499
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs badly corroded and worn on inner faces. Would advise replacement.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight bind to o/s/r wheel. Some imbalance rear brakes. Further investigation advised.

  11. Pass67,132 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    738215820389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,366 miles (+7,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,366 miles
    Test number
    338363015008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass53,356 miles (+6,961)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,356 miles
    Test number
    438038943440
    • NoteDiscs worn
    • NoteSill covers

  14. Pass46,395 miles (+4,340)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,395 miles
    Test number
    515563652341
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass42,055 miles (+10,200)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    619254312090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  16. Pass31,855 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,855 miles
    Test number
    226430811016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,628 miles (+3,868)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,628 miles
    Test number
    112859340047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres different size

  18. Pass23,760 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,760 miles
    Test number
    581821159017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Fail23,758 miles (+3,742)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,758 miles
    Test number
    883250959083
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  20. Pass20,016 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,016 miles
    Test number
    260226938053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,245 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,245 miles
    Test number
    913109837023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    12,628 miles
    Test number
    444324856073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 OAN

Does Y218 OAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 OAN expired on 1 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 OAN?
The MOT on Y218 OAN expired on 1 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 OAN done?
Y218 OAN was recorded at 86,723 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2023, an average of 4,169 miles a year.
Has Y218 OAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 OAN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y218 OAN 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 OAN find?
Y218 OAN passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2023 with 12 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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