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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y229 ULFMOT history

Y229 ULF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 43,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

Y229 ULF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
43,745 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 ULF
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
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 ULF was last recorded at 43,745 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,364 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
1,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,745 miles
  • 2025 – 43,364 miles
  • 2024 – 42,854 miles
  • 2023 – 41,495 miles
  • 2022 – 39,742 miles
  • 2021 – 38,595 miles
  • 2020 – 37,972 miles
  • 2019 – 36,672 miles
  • 2018 – 35,216 miles
  • 2017 – 33,432 miles
  • 2016 – 32,036 miles
  • 2015 – 30,875 miles
  • 2014 – 29,775 miles
  • 2013 – 28,557 miles
  • 2012 – 27,377 miles
  • 2011 – 26,119 miles
  • 2010 – 24,288 miles
  • 2009 – 20,181 miles
  • 2008 – 14,479 miles
  • 2007 – 12,652 miles
  • 2006 – 10,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,745 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,745 miles (+381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    43,745 miles
    Test number
    958681410998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass43,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    43,364 miles
    Test number
    501856349067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes slightly deteriorated

  3. Fail43,364 miles (+510)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,364 miles
    Test number
    650212825081
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes slightly deteriorated

  4. Pass42,854 miles (+1,359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    42,854 miles
    Test number
    590635718112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass41,495 miles (+1,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,495 miles
    Test number
    610377274434
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass39,742 miles (+1,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,742 miles
    Test number
    965653503396
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brakes binding slightly

  7. Pass38,595 miles (+623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    962236400800
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass37,972 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,972 miles
    Test number
    906490048244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,672 miles (+1,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,672 miles
    Test number
    889891668623
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass35,216 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,216 miles
    Test number
    610479426638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,432 miles (+1,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,432 miles
    Test number
    167140197624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass32,036 miles (+1,161)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,036 miles
    Test number
    681401814595
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight bind from nsr brake

  13. Pass30,875 miles (+1,100)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,875 miles
    Test number
    763776914657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  14. Pass29,775 miles (+1,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,775 miles
    Test number
    839987994251
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated.

  15. Pass28,557 miles (+1,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,557 miles
    Test number
    429719183257
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated.

  16. Pass27,377 miles (+1,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,377 miles
    Test number
    185947892249
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition,

  17. Pass26,119 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,119 miles
    Test number
    567884391278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail24,288 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,288 miles
    Test number
    341682890445
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass24,288 miles (+4,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,288 miles
    Test number
    372802790244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass20,181 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,181 miles
    Test number
    284660209364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,479 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,479 miles
    Test number
    971920948133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,652 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    12,652 miles
    Test number
    990941647133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    10,805 miles
    Test number
    142264746156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 ULF

Does Y229 ULF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 ULF is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 ULF?
The MOT on Y229 ULF is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 ULF done?
Y229 ULF was recorded at 43,745 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,613 miles a year.
Has Y229 ULF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 ULF has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y229 ULF 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 ULF find?
Y229 ULF passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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