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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y228 KUBMOT history

Y228 KUB is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

Y228 KUB green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
136,944 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 KUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 KUB was last recorded at 136,944 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 6,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,914 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,030 miles
Average per year
4,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,944 miles
  • 2021 – 130,914 miles
  • 2020 – 127,183 miles
  • 2019 – 124,325 miles
  • 2018 – 118,459 miles
  • 2017 – 117,760 miles
  • 2016 – 109,772 miles
  • 2015 – 102,005 miles
  • 2014 – 97,390 miles
  • 2013 – 89,738 miles
  • 2012 – 88,248 miles
  • 2011 – 86,981 miles
  • 2010 – 85,740 miles
  • 2009 – 83,619 miles
  • 2008 – 79,010 miles
  • 2007 – 73,806 miles
  • 2006 – 67,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,944 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded underneath protection coating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,944 miles (+6,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,944 miles
    Test number
    427078114516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,914 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,914 miles
    Test number
    479019177973
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded underneath protection coating (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail130,914 miles (+3,731)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,914 miles
    Test number
    969343477970
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded underneath protection coating (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass127,183 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,183 miles
    Test number
    866896688609
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Fail127,183 miles (+2,858)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,183 miles
    Test number
    998233012265
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass124,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,325 miles
    Test number
    220574236210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,325 miles (+5,866)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,325 miles
    Test number
    482257766751
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake reading fluctuating when applied

  8. Pass118,459 miles (+699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,459 miles
    Test number
    962279948680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV gator deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear Rean no plate deteriated / Fadded

  9. Pass117,760 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,760 miles
    Test number
    877973627217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,496 miles (+7,724)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,496 miles
    Test number
    906824774427
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  11. Pass109,772 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,772 miles
    Test number
    391311667733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,005 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,005 miles
    Test number
    296779785101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,390 miles (+7,652)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,390 miles
    Test number
    648354174114
    • NoteNearside rear brake is slightly binding

  14. Pass89,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,738 miles
    Test number
    376091293152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,738 miles (+1,490)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,738 miles
    Test number
    489171293143
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass88,248 miles (+1,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    215642192486
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass86,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,981 miles
    Test number
    177992991192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,981 miles (+1,241)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,981 miles
    Test number
    697665381146
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass85,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,740 miles
    Test number
    254829870454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,740 miles (+2,121)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,740 miles
    Test number
    630939170123
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass83,619 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    741420389165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,010 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,010 miles
    Test number
    881984788100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    73,806 miles
    Test number
    890435587111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,806 miles (+6,763)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,806 miles
    Test number
    672895587180
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

  25. Pass67,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,043 miles
    Test number
    643554186121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about Y228 KUB

Does Y228 KUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 KUB expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 KUB?
The MOT on Y228 KUB expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 KUB done?
Y228 KUB was recorded at 136,944 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 4,052 miles a year.
Has Y228 KUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 KUB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y228 KUB 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 Y228 KUB find?
Y228 KUB passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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