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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y231 HMXMOT history

Y231 HMX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

Y231 HMX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2023
Mileage
93,058 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 HMX
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 HMX was last recorded at 93,058 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2021: 86,480 miles, lower than 795,559 miles on 25 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,050 miles · 15 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,058 miles
  • 2021 – 86,480 miles
  • 2019 – 795,559 miles
  • 2018 – 72,182 miles
  • 2017 – 68,458 miles
  • 2016 – 68,427 miles
  • 2015 – 66,756 miles
  • 2014 – 63,265 miles
  • 2013 – 58,313 miles
  • 2012 – 55,500 miles
  • 2011 – 51,720 miles
  • 2010 – 47,380 miles
  • 2009 – 40,858 miles
  • 2008 – 34,850 miles
  • 2007 – 29,286 miles
  • 2006 – 23,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,058 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high - advise adjustmentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,058 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,058 miles
    Test number
    105816555462
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high - advise adjustment
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail93,050 miles (+6,570)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,050 miles
    Test number
    193097440199
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high - advise adjustment
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,480 miles (-709,079)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,480 miles
    Test number
    741766589049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass795,559 miles (+723,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    795,559 miles
    Test number
    212260819485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,182 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,182 miles
    Test number
    801089044194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,458 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,458 miles
    Test number
    627223454517
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass68,427 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,427 miles
    Test number
    611770913685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,756 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    118233205139
    • NoteEngine management light stays on

  9. Fail66,756 miles (+3,491)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    836892005179
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteEngine management light stays on

  10. Pass63,265 miles (+4,952)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,265 miles
    Test number
    716031304184
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass58,313 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,313 miles
    Test number
    168358493474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,500 miles (+3,780)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,500 miles
    Test number
    297662302197
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on innier and outer.
    • NoteExhaust flex pipe corrision.

  13. Pass51,720 miles (+4,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,720 miles
    Test number
    968546571067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass47,380 miles (+6,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,380 miles
    Test number
    364363560040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass40,858 miles (+6,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,858 miles
    Test number
    823756679078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass34,850 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,850 miles
    Test number
    261817468029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,286 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,286 miles
    Test number
    424337067071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,829 miles
    Test number
    403762466057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 HMX

Does Y231 HMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 HMX expired on 15 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 HMX?
The MOT on Y231 HMX expired on 15 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 HMX done?
Y231 HMX was recorded at 93,058 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 4,250 miles a year.
Has Y231 HMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 HMX has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y231 HMX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y231 HMX find?
Y231 HMX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: handbrake lever high - advise adjustment; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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