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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y228 XNRMOT history

Y228 XNR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

Y228 XNR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,064 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 XNR
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
13 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 XNR was last recorded at 77,064 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,284 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
780 miles
Average per year
2,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,064 miles
  • 2025 – 76,284 miles
  • 2024 – 75,149 miles
  • 2023 – 73,671 miles
  • 2022 – 71,619 miles
  • 2021 – 69,349 miles
  • 2020 – 67,870 miles
  • 2019 – 66,172 miles
  • 2018 – 64,001 miles
  • 2017 – 61,738 miles
  • 2016 – 60,535 miles
  • 2015 – 59,532 miles
  • 2014 – 57,413 miles
  • 2013 – 56,382 miles
  • 2012 – 54,939 miles
  • 2011 – 52,608 miles
  • 2010 – 49,937 miles
  • 2009 – 45,073 miles
  • 2008 – 39,541 miles
  • 2007 – 32,868 miles
  • 2006 – 25,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,064 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,064 miles (+780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,064 miles
    Test number
    140659670659
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass76,284 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,284 miles
    Test number
    365212013647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,149 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,149 miles
    Test number
    719796994836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,671 miles (+2,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,671 miles
    Test number
    753838049364
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass71,619 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,619 miles
    Test number
    721421045141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,349 miles (+1,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,349 miles
    Test number
    698860510139
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass67,870 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,870 miles
    Test number
    702236431167
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail67,813 miles (+1,641)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,813 miles
    Test number
    272769807851
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,172 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    227089251787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,001 miles (+2,263)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,001 miles
    Test number
    556765074256
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass61,738 miles (+1,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,738 miles
    Test number
    772852506356
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass60,535 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    544762226204
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail60,533 miles (+1,001)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,533 miles
    Test number
    630283256195
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,532 miles
    Test number
    176074384426
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail59,532 miles (+2,119)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,532 miles
    Test number
    436503734052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass57,413 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,413 miles
    Test number
    727751734258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,382 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,382 miles
    Test number
    755421943219
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail56,380 miles (+1,441)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,380 miles
    Test number
    257840243249
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass54,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,939 miles
    Test number
    805345642267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,938 miles (+2,330)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,938 miles
    Test number
    325245242441
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs a bit worn.

  21. Pass52,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,608 miles
    Test number
    936346731255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,608 miles (+2,671)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,608 miles
    Test number
    668086531249
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

  23. Pass49,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,937 miles
    Test number
    164407530257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,937 miles (+4,864)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,937 miles
    Test number
    271467530278
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  25. Pass45,073 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,073 miles
    Test number
    141492669145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,541 miles
    Test number
    321504068139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,541 miles (+6,673)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,541 miles
    Test number
    343624668158
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass32,868 miles (+7,469)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,868 miles
    Test number
    291648217406
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked on outer wall.

  29. Pass25,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,399 miles
    Test number
    133899136197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 XNR

Does Y228 XNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 XNR is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y228 XNR?
The MOT on Y228 XNR is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y228 XNR done?
Y228 XNR was recorded at 77,064 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,542 miles a year.
Has Y228 XNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 XNR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y228 XNR 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 XNR find?
Y228 XNR passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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