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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y229 TGOMOT history

Y229 TGO is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 48,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

Y229 TGO red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
48,871 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 TGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 TGO was last recorded at 48,871 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,131 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
740 miles
Average per year
773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,871 miles
  • 2024 – 48,131 miles
  • 2023 – 47,735 miles
  • 2022 – 47,339 miles
  • 2021 – 46,994 miles
  • 2020 – 46,778 miles
  • 2019 – 46,479 miles
  • 2018 – 45,783 miles
  • 2017 – 45,013 miles
  • 2016 – 44,235 miles
  • 2015 – 43,321 miles
  • 2014 – 42,416 miles
  • 2013 – 41,579 miles
  • 2012 – 40,864 miles
  • 2011 – 40,068 miles
  • 2010 – 39,165 miles
  • 2009 – 38,365 miles
  • 2008 – 36,796 miles
  • 2007 – 35,568 miles
  • 2006 – 34,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,871 miles
  • 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,871 miles (+740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    48,871 miles
    Test number
    420557268157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass48,131 miles (+396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,131 miles
    Test number
    976802513139
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    47,735 miles
    Test number
    376257029935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,733 miles (+394)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,733 miles
    Test number
    162933820590
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  5. Pass47,339 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    252459267475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,994 miles (+216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,994 miles
    Test number
    230947169838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge & to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass46,778 miles (+299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,778 miles
    Test number
    901861062993
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted worn and scored
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  8. Pass46,479 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,479 miles
    Test number
    932189323079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,783 miles (+770)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,783 miles
    Test number
    843898828572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  10. Pass45,013 miles (+778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    464860789673
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

  11. Pass44,235 miles (+914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,235 miles
    Test number
    239742532940
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

  12. Pass43,321 miles (+905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    125571535642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass42,416 miles (+837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,416 miles
    Test number
    415044204343
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass41,579 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,579 miles
    Test number
    747978813303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Fail41,577 miles (+713)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,577 miles
    Test number
    348908713337
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked & in very poor condition around the tread & side wall
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass40,864 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,864 miles
    Test number
    435431022448
    • NoteRear tyres perrished

  17. Fail40,864 miles (+796)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,864 miles
    Test number
    666370722351
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteRear tyres perrished

  18. Pass40,068 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,068 miles
    Test number
    547902021310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail40,067 miles (+902)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,067 miles
    Test number
    976741821351
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass39,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,165 miles
    Test number
    340307910395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,165 miles (+800)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,165 miles
    Test number
    882357510375
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass38,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,365 miles
    Test number
    900657329362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,365 miles (+1,569)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,365 miles
    Test number
    433534729387
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Fail36,796 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    402790818320
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass36,796 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    990440018302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,568 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,568 miles
    Test number
    440153327368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,212 miles
    Test number
    880627826304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 TGO

Does Y229 TGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 TGO is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y229 TGO?
The MOT on Y229 TGO is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 TGO done?
Y229 TGO was recorded at 48,871 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 773 miles a year.
Has Y229 TGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 TGO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y229 TGO 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 Y229 TGO find?
Y229 TGO passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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