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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y226 HYCMOT history

Y226 HYC is a green diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

Y226 HYC green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2024
Mileage
148,892 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 HYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 HYC was last recorded at 148,892 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,889 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,892 miles
  • 2022 – 142,263 miles
  • 2021 – 134,900 miles
  • 2020 – 124,895 miles
  • 2019 – 119,739 miles
  • 2018 – 113,439 miles
  • 2017 – 109,909 miles
  • 2016 – 109,131 miles
  • 2015 – 106,983 miles
  • 2014 – 104,328 miles
  • 2013 – 101,454 miles
  • 2012 – 95,751 miles
  • 2011 – 88,607 miles
  • 2010 – 82,101 miles
  • 2009 – 75,212 miles
  • 2008 – 68,785 miles
  • 2007 – 63,368 miles
  • 2006 – 56,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,892 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,892 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,892 miles
    Test number
    686644521831
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail148,889 miles (+6,626)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,889 miles
    Test number
    729224773555
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass142,263 miles (+1)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,263 miles
    Test number
    625164014016
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail142,262 miles (+7,362)1 dangerous4 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,262 miles
    Test number
    323307867045
    • DangerousNearside Front 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass134,900 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,900 miles
    Test number
    242190606114
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail134,872 miles (+9,977)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,872 miles
    Test number
    181290794269
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass124,895 miles (+5,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,895 miles
    Test number
    970924872149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass119,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,739 miles
    Test number
    421931761385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail119,739 miles (+6,300)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,739 miles
    Test number
    842632201976
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass113,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,439 miles
    Test number
    348206351264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,439 miles (+3,530)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,439 miles
    Test number
    665814258559
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass109,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,909 miles
    Test number
    360778240049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rusty (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rusty (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail109,909 miles (+778)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,909 miles
    Test number
    821836725477
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rusty (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rusty (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass109,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,131 miles
    Test number
    403319429496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail109,131 miles (+2,148)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,131 miles
    Test number
    576044908249
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass106,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,983 miles
    Test number
    249913305482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,983 miles (+2,655)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,983 miles
    Test number
    297020805403
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass104,328 miles (+2,874)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,328 miles
    Test number
    685860804186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

  19. Pass101,454 miles (+5,703)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,454 miles
    Test number
    265631083080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seats are fitted to nearside front and nearside rear
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

  20. Fail95,751 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    789529282002
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass95,751 miles (+7,144)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    855109982027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    687828881004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,607 miles (+6,506)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    975617681079
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass82,101 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,101 miles
    Test number
    733396870031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,212 miles
    Test number
    463693789029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,212 miles (+6,427)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,212 miles
    Test number
    621293489062
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  27. Pass68,785 miles (+5,417)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    333336888023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,368 miles (+7,159)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,368 miles
    Test number
    132179777413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,209 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,209 miles
    Test number
    610733396013
    • NoteFront tyres close to legal limit
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
    • NoteSlight dampness on steering pipe

Questions about Y226 HYC

Does Y226 HYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y226 HYC expired on 8 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y226 HYC?
The MOT on Y226 HYC expired on 8 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y226 HYC done?
Y226 HYC was recorded at 148,892 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 5,266 miles a year.
Has Y226 HYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 HYC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y226 HYC 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 Y226 HYC find?
Y226 HYC passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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