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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y221 DGOMOT history

Y221 DGO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2022.

Y221 DGO blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2023
Mileage
110,253 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 DGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 DGO was last recorded at 110,253 miles on 8 Jul 2022, 3,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,759 miles · 22 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,494 miles
Average per year
4,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,253 miles
  • 2021 – 106,759 miles
  • 2020 – 106,517 miles
  • 2019 – 102,720 miles
  • 2018 – 98,709 miles
  • 2017 – 95,411 miles
  • 2016 – 92,032 miles
  • 2015 – 87,949 miles
  • 2014 – 84,368 miles
  • 2013 – 82,195 miles
  • 2012 – 78,207 miles
  • 2011 – 71,206 miles
  • 2010 – 65,334 miles
  • 2009 – 61,007 miles
  • 2008 – 56,914 miles
  • 2007 – 49,184 miles
  • 2006 – 40,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,253 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,253 miles (+3,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,253 miles
    Test number
    577254981888
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,759 miles (+242)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    310276194421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary (Front)

  3. Pass106,517 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,517 miles
    Test number
    809824255070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,517 miles (+3,797)1 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,517 miles
    Test number
    957731629131
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,720 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    220119469671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,709 miles (+3,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,709 miles
    Test number
    469078999683
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,411 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,411 miles
    Test number
    518905407061
    • AdvisoryFront both front lowering springs loose on full suspension travel but correctly locate when returned to normal running height
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail95,406 miles (+3,374)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,406 miles
    Test number
    883823953980
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront both front lowering springs loose on full suspension travel but correctly locate when returned to normal running height
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass92,032 miles (+4,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,032 miles
    Test number
    771908249328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  10. Pass87,949 miles (+3,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,949 miles
    Test number
    829259755134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass84,368 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,368 miles
    Test number
    807904354136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre silencer casing corroded

  12. Fail84,364 miles (+2,169)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,364 miles
    Test number
    317744354116
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre silencer casing corroded

  13. Pass82,195 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,195 miles
    Test number
    246231573160
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front tyre exessivly worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront suspension very soft due incorrectly matched coil spring to shock absorber

  14. Fail82,195 miles (+3,988)2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,195 miles
    Test number
    425011373105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front tyre exessivly worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront suspension very soft due incorrectly matched coil spring to shock absorber

  15. Pass78,207 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,207 miles
    Test number
    235691082415
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Fail78,207 miles (+7,001)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,207 miles
    Test number
    288749872445
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass71,206 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,206 miles
    Test number
    137208671164
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteN/s/f cv boot taped on inner clip

  18. Fail71,206 miles (+5,872)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,206 miles
    Test number
    439988071126
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteN/s/f cv boot taped on inner clip

  19. Pass65,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,334 miles
    Test number
    251983370167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,334 miles (+4,327)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,334 miles
    Test number
    890773470128
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass61,007 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    632135079130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,914 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,914 miles
    Test number
    182926578141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,184 miles (+8,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,184 miles
    Test number
    371738277179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail40,896 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    473357176119
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass40,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    713287376163
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about Y221 DGO

Does Y221 DGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 DGO expired on 7 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 DGO?
The MOT on Y221 DGO expired on 7 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 DGO done?
Y221 DGO was recorded at 110,253 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2022, an average of 4,326 miles a year.
Has Y221 DGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 DGO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on Y221 DGO 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 Y221 DGO find?
Y221 DGO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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