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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y223 TGHMOT history

Y223 TGH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 63,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

Y223 TGH red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2026
Mileage
63,772 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 TGH
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
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y223 TGH was last recorded at 63,772 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,520 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
252 miles
Average per year
2,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,772 miles
  • 2025 – 63,520 miles
  • 2024 – 62,356 miles
  • 2023 – 61,667 miles
  • 2022 – 60,770 miles
  • 2021 – 59,697 miles
  • 2020 – 58,325 miles
  • 2019 – 57,128 miles
  • 2018 – 55,895 miles
  • 2017 – 54,609 miles
  • 2016 – 52,281 miles
  • 2015 – 49,215 miles
  • 2014 – 46,425 miles
  • 2013 – 43,345 miles
  • 2012 – 40,603 miles
  • 2011 – 36,981 miles
  • 2010 – 33,088 miles
  • 2009 – 29,456 miles
  • 2008 – 26,908 miles
  • 2007 – 23,106 miles
  • 2006 – 22,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail63,772 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/beam

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail63,772 miles (+252)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,772 miles
    Test number
    732531480276
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass63,520 miles (+1,164)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,520 miles
    Test number
    315995253194
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes- nearside and offside inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass62,356 miles (+689)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,356 miles
    Test number
    891331240461
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake lazy
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,667 miles (+897)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,667 miles
    Test number
    946770819003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,770 miles (+1,073)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,770 miles
    Test number
    186548653268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass59,697 miles (+1,372)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,697 miles
    Test number
    652789859908
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,325 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,325 miles
    Test number
    907296108640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,317 miles (+1,189)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,317 miles
    Test number
    846992025755
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass57,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    624013474665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,128 miles (+1,233)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    225503468124
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass55,895 miles (+1,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    276200177091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,609 miles (+2,328)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,609 miles
    Test number
    143025557402
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass52,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,281 miles
    Test number
    269715570040
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

  14. Fail52,281 miles (+3,066)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,281 miles
    Test number
    636998590438
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryDeep cut on nearside front tyre outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

  15. Pass49,215 miles (+2,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,215 miles
    Test number
    706141061710
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail46,425 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,425 miles
    Test number
    395881134473
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on outer wall

  17. Pass46,425 miles (+3,080)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,425 miles
    Test number
    878771134284
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on outer wall

  18. Pass43,345 miles (+2,742)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,345 miles
    Test number
    986874023294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on outer wall

  19. Pass40,603 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,603 miles
    Test number
    328568522261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,981 miles (+3,893)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,981 miles
    Test number
    247959941064
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass33,088 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,088 miles
    Test number
    272966450010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,456 miles
    Test number
    544784659046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail29,456 miles (+2,548)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,456 miles
    Test number
    651974259017
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass26,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,908 miles
    Test number
    430193558086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,908 miles (+3,802)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,908 miles
    Test number
    753583858082
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  26. Pass23,106 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,106 miles
    Test number
    143702637470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,038 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,038 miles
    Test number
    684894146222
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSmall cut to the nearside rear outer tyre wall, and is also approching the legal minimum.

  28. Pass22,038 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,038 miles
    Test number
    804934846288
    • NoteSmall cut to the nearside rear outer tyre wall, and is also approching the legal minimum.

Questions about Y223 TGH

Does Y223 TGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 TGH expired on 24 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 TGH?
The MOT on Y223 TGH expired on 24 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 TGH done?
Y223 TGH was recorded at 63,772 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 2,071 miles a year.
Has Y223 TGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 TGH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y223 TGH 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 TGH find?
Y223 TGH failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 8 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 8 more.

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