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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y221 HGRMOT history

Y221 HGR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 111,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

Y221 HGR blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2025
Mileage
111,683 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 HGR
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
10 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 HGR was last recorded at 111,683 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 3,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,173 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,510 miles
Average per year
3,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,683 miles
  • 2023 – 108,173 miles
  • 2022 – 103,903 miles
  • 2021 – 100,630 miles
  • 2020 – 96,137 miles
  • 2019 – 91,717 miles
  • 2018 – 86,635 miles
  • 2017 – 81,500 miles
  • 2016 – 75,892 miles
  • 2015 – 70,985 miles
  • 2014 – 66,737 miles
  • 2013 – 63,745 miles
  • 2012 – 60,536 miles
  • 2011 – 57,394 miles
  • 2010 – 54,805 miles
  • 2009 – 52,200 miles
  • 2008 – 48,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,683 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine has slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Radiator has slight coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,683 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,683 miles
    Test number
    451831681247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,173 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,173 miles
    Test number
    199803263373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,903 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    302163428573
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail103,903 miles (+3,273)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    911356917190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass100,630 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,630 miles
    Test number
    221422622247
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radiator has slight coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail100,622 miles (+4,485)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,622 miles
    Test number
    342578050642
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radiator has slight coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass96,137 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    158141626176
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,137 miles (+4,420)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    214664717477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Split, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,717 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,717 miles
    Test number
    288779915466
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail91,706 miles (+5,071)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,706 miles
    Test number
    298689021759
    • DangerousNearside Rear Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass86,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,635 miles
    Test number
    437878424548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail86,634 miles (+5,134)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,634 miles
    Test number
    581985637745
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass81,500 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,500 miles
    Test number
    797125611056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,493 miles (+5,601)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,493 miles
    Test number
    157064322868
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass75,892 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,892 miles
    Test number
    978615553407
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail75,889 miles (+4,904)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    717091928930
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass70,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,985 miles
    Test number
    785169582939
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread (raised tread)

  18. Fail70,985 miles (+834)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,985 miles
    Test number
    150639431033
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread (raised tread)

  19. Pass70,151 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,151 miles
    Test number
    995140645113
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail70,132 miles (+3,395)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    457105335175
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail66,737 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    245953114446
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass66,737 miles (+2,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    497023614107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass63,745 miles (+3,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,745 miles
    Test number
    266723733447
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail60,536 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,536 miles
    Test number
    366559132125
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass60,536 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,536 miles
    Test number
    817929532110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,394 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    209001631116
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  27. Pass57,394 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,394 miles
    Test number
    895921631136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    54,805 miles
    Test number
    271350530190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail54,805 miles (+2,605)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,805 miles
    Test number
    970430830129
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass52,200 miles (+3,310)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,200 miles
    Test number
    843002639142
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteN/s head lampaim just low.

  31. Pass48,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    960864748118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 HGR

Does Y221 HGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 HGR expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 HGR?
The MOT on Y221 HGR expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 HGR done?
Y221 HGR was recorded at 111,683 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 3,798 miles a year.
Has Y221 HGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 HGR has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y221 HGR 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 HGR find?
Y221 HGR passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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