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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y223 SUGMOT history

Y223 SUG is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

Y223 SUG red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,471 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 SUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 SUG was last recorded at 87,471 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 4,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,865 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,606 miles
Average per year
3,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,471 miles
  • 2025 – 82,865 miles
  • 2024 – 78,155 miles
  • 2023 – 73,221 miles
  • 2022 – 67,217 miles
  • 2021 – 63,385 miles
  • 2019 – 52,883 miles
  • 2018 – 49,301 miles
  • 2017 – 43,537 miles
  • 2016 – 36,434 miles
  • 2015 – 30,586 miles
  • 2014 – 29,704 miles
  • 2013 – 28,869 miles
  • 2012 – 28,241 miles
  • 2011 – 27,588 miles
  • 2010 – 26,922 miles
  • 2009 – 26,215 miles
  • 2008 – 25,410 miles
  • 2007 – 24,785 miles
  • 2006 – 24,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,471 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arches 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,471 miles (+4,606)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,471 miles
    Test number
    958842402615
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  2. Pass82,865 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,865 miles
    Test number
    660123355849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear axle pivot bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,864 miles (+4,709)1 dangerous3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,864 miles
    Test number
    146563424906
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear axle pivot bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,155 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,155 miles
    Test number
    779066744099
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail78,154 miles (+4,933)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,154 miles
    Test number
    239333199332
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass73,221 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    671453980894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail73,221 miles (+6,004)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    559252620277
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass67,217 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,217 miles
    Test number
    880146915482
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail67,217 miles (+3,832)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,217 miles
    Test number
    729612585588
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,385 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,385 miles
    Test number
    777007672524
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail63,384 miles (+10,501)6 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,384 miles
    Test number
    598599451452
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass52,883 miles (+3,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    175783579710
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass49,301 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,301 miles
    Test number
    844746958643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,537 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,537 miles
    Test number
    675488675149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,507 miles (+7,073)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,507 miles
    Test number
    900922555294
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass36,434 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,434 miles
    Test number
    616902799241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,586 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,586 miles
    Test number
    559320889135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,704 miles (+835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,704 miles
    Test number
    625903234297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,869 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,869 miles
    Test number
    285029933249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,241 miles (+653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,241 miles
    Test number
    327761052452
    • NoteExhaust back box badly coroded

  21. Pass27,588 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,588 miles
    Test number
    475986051294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,922 miles
    Test number
    554595180206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,919 miles (+704)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,919 miles
    Test number
    802165980225
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass26,215 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,215 miles
    Test number
    912208289298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,410 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,410 miles
    Test number
    864864288248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,785 miles
    Test number
    680771597255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,784 miles (+645)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,784 miles
    Test number
    254561497261
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass24,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,139 miles
    Test number
    392443586406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y223 SUG

Does Y223 SUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y223 SUG is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y223 SUG?
The MOT on Y223 SUG is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y223 SUG done?
Y223 SUG was recorded at 87,471 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,284 miles a year.
Has Y223 SUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 SUG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y223 SUG 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 Y223 SUG find?
Y223 SUG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into flexible hose; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge, and 5 more.

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