Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y226 SLCMOT history
Y226 SLC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,454 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 105,454 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,355 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y226 SLC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y226 SLC was last recorded at 105,454 miles on 25 Aug 2022, 3,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 102,265 miles · 11 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,189 miles
- Average per year
- 5,355 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 105,454 miles
- 2021 – 102,265 miles
- 2020 – 98,943 miles
- 2019 – 96,431 miles
- 2018 – 95,713 miles
- 2016 – 93,687 miles
- 2015 – 87,397 miles
- 2014 – 76,927 miles
- 2013 – 73,524 miles
- 2012 – 63,590 miles
- 2011 – 48,294 miles
- 2010 – 44,758 miles
- 2009 – 35,368 miles
- 2008 – 27,426 miles
- 2007 – 23,381 miles
- 2006 – 17,412 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,454 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,454 miles (+3,189)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 105,454 miles
- Test number
- 541878305922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,265 miles (+3,322)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 102,265 miles
- Test number
- 603507295942
- AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
Pass98,943 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 98,943 miles
- Test number
- 890016307059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEpc light on
Fail98,943 miles (+2,512)1 dangerous1 major3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,943 miles
- Test number
- 863309571448
- DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached back box (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust box hanging off (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEpc light on
Pass96,431 miles (+718)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 96,431 miles
- Test number
- 936644317522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,713 miles (+2,026)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 95,713 miles
- Test number
- 906468688904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,687 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 93,687 miles
- Test number
- 942920081568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,681 miles (+6,284)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,681 miles
- Test number
- 700578586497
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,397 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 87,397 miles
- Test number
- 332272417182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail87,397 miles (+10,470)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,397 miles
- Test number
- 551943439452
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass76,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 76,927 miles
- Test number
- 158916634366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,927 miles (+3,403)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,927 miles
- Test number
- 709715834321
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear washers don't reach the screen.
Pass73,524 miles (+9,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 73,524 miles
- Test number
- 116038673436
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,590 miles (+15,296)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,590 miles
- Test number
- 419102572094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 48,294 miles
- Test number
- 237467061015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,294 miles (+3,536)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,294 miles
- Test number
- 179827561411
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass44,758 miles (+9,390)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 44,758 miles
- Test number
- 932547470049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,368 miles (+7,942)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 35,368 miles
- Test number
- 350435979030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,426 miles (+4,045)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 27,426 miles
- Test number
- 980910978005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,381 miles (+5,969)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 23,381 miles
- Test number
- 972413577074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass17,412 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 17,412 miles
- Test number
- 394406376004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y226 SLC
- Does Y226 SLC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y226 SLC expired on 24 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y226 SLC?
- The MOT on Y226 SLC expired on 24 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y226 SLC done?
- Y226 SLC was recorded at 105,454 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2022, an average of 5,355 miles a year.
- Has Y226 SLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y226 SLC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y226 SLC 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 SLC find?
- Y226 SLC passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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