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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y226 TLHMOT history

Y226 TLH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

Y226 TLH silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
119,087 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 TLH
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
19 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 TLH was last recorded at 119,087 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 6,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,789 miles · 1 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,298 miles
Average per year
5,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,087 miles
  • 2021 – 112,789 miles
  • 2019 – 102,395 miles
  • 2018 – 96,004 miles
  • 2017 – 94,330 miles
  • 2016 – 87,996 miles
  • 2015 – 83,375 miles
  • 2014 – 78,808 miles
  • 2013 – 76,081 miles
  • 2012 – 74,149 miles
  • 2011 – 68,752 miles
  • 2010 – 60,185 miles
  • 2009 – 51,941 miles
  • 2008 – 45,108 miles
  • 2007 – 38,612 miles
  • 2006 – 31,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,087 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Both front tyres have abnormal wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,087 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,087 miles
    Test number
    351328032939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,789 miles (+10,394)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,789 miles
    Test number
    680015658294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass102,395 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,395 miles
    Test number
    968757800385
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,395 miles (+6,391)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,395 miles
    Test number
    779398312542
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,004 miles (+1,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,004 miles
    Test number
    786611104288
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have abnormal wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass94,330 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,330 miles
    Test number
    371395332293
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have abnormal wear
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail94,330 miles (+6,334)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,330 miles
    Test number
    370332099305
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have abnormal wear
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass87,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,996 miles
    Test number
    298670162540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail87,995 miles (+4,620)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    698593821180
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass83,375 miles (+4,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,375 miles
    Test number
    248735295197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass78,808 miles (+2,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,808 miles
    Test number
    958031794132
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass76,081 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,081 miles
    Test number
    359743283178
    • NoteFront and centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

  13. Fail76,081 miles (+1,932)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,081 miles
    Test number
    715663683135
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront and centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail74,149 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,149 miles
    Test number
    445493892134
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe deteriorating

  15. Pass74,149 miles (+5,397)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,149 miles
    Test number
    808433892177
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe deteriorating

  16. Pass68,752 miles (+8,567)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,752 miles
    Test number
    577485781169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,185 miles
    Test number
    133477680124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,185 miles (+8,244)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,185 miles
    Test number
    281877780145
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass51,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,941 miles
    Test number
    293291209290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,941 miles (+6,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,941 miles
    Test number
    913031209251
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass45,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,108 miles
    Test number
    662340998168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,108 miles (+6,496)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,108 miles
    Test number
    994380398128
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Fail38,612 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    513489877190
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass38,612 miles (+7,577)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    730429377123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,035 miles
    Test number
    824218686171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y226 TLH

Does Y226 TLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y226 TLH expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y226 TLH?
The MOT on Y226 TLH expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y226 TLH done?
Y226 TLH was recorded at 119,087 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 5,624 miles a year.
Has Y226 TLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 TLH has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y226 TLH 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 TLH find?
Y226 TLH passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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