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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y229 UKRMOT history

Y229 UKR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

Y229 UKR blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,834 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 UKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 UKR was last recorded at 78,834 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 4,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,844 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,990 miles
Average per year
2,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,834 miles
  • 2025 – 73,844 miles
  • 2024 – 69,070 miles
  • 2023 – 66,072 miles
  • 2022 – 61,719 miles
  • 2021 – 60,973 miles
  • 2019 – 59,855 miles
  • 2018 – 56,656 miles
  • 2017 – 56,139 miles
  • 2016 – 55,370 miles
  • 2015 – 54,368 miles
  • 2014 – 53,500 miles
  • 2013 – 52,112 miles
  • 2012 – 49,906 miles
  • 2011 – 46,134 miles
  • 2010 – 42,988 miles
  • 2009 – 39,111 miles
  • 2008 – 36,054 miles
  • 2007 – 32,809 miles
  • 2006 – 28,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,834 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,834 miles (+4,990)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,834 miles
    Test number
    846536318000
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Pass73,844 miles (+4,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,844 miles
    Test number
    885881193463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,070 miles (+2,998)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,070 miles
    Test number
    794664883276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded

  4. Pass66,072 miles (+4,353)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,072 miles
    Test number
    485154633386
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass61,719 miles (+746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,719 miles
    Test number
    886072877489
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  6. Pass60,973 miles (+11)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,973 miles
    Test number
    828501978170
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail60,962 miles (+1,107)1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,962 miles
    Test number
    231002786944
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine overheating when at idle

  8. Pass59,855 miles (+3,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,855 miles
    Test number
    237463333705
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slight binding
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy

  9. Pass56,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,656 miles
    Test number
    939482341773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,656 miles (+517)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,656 miles
    Test number
    824115022472
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass56,139 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    247443241010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,370 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,370 miles
    Test number
    906823878100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    107263135165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,368 miles (+868)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    268583135414
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass53,500 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,500 miles
    Test number
    965897124100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,112 miles (+2,206)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,112 miles
    Test number
    616458723165
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded.

  17. Fail49,906 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    147749322102
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  18. Pass49,906 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    947329022116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,134 miles (+3,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,134 miles
    Test number
    286539921133
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass42,988 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    234769030112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,111 miles (+3,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,111 miles
    Test number
    440194339175
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass36,054 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,054 miles
    Test number
    951378728154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,809 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,809 miles
    Test number
    743083947100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,894 miles
    Test number
    180472746119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 UKR

Does Y229 UKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 UKR is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 UKR?
The MOT on Y229 UKR is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 UKR done?
Y229 UKR was recorded at 78,834 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,511 miles a year.
Has Y229 UKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 UKR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y229 UKR 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 UKR find?
Y229 UKR passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.

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