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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y235 NLEMOT history

Y235 NLE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

Y235 NLE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2023
Mileage
94,558 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 NLE
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
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 NLE was last recorded at 94,558 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 12,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,333 miles · 1 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
12,225 miles
Average per year
3,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,558 miles
  • 2021 – 82,333 miles
  • 2020 – 69,586 miles
  • 2019 – 64,224 miles
  • 2018 – 61,501 miles
  • 2016 – 59,812 miles
  • 2015 – 59,086 miles
  • 2014 – 57,932 miles
  • 2013 – 57,199 miles
  • 2012 – 55,724 miles
  • 2011 – 54,142 miles
  • 2010 – 50,379 miles
  • 2009 – 47,868 miles
  • 2008 – 44,067 miles
  • 2007 – 42,351 miles
  • 2006 – 37,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,558 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,558 miles (+12,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,558 miles
    Test number
    405403494395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,333 miles (+243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    247286234176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail82,090 miles (+12,504)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,090 miles
    Test number
    777056245537
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,586 miles (+5,362)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    351503152427
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion present underside of vehicle

  5. Pass64,224 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,224 miles
    Test number
    844949281300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,342 miles (+1,841)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,342 miles
    Test number
    112966579451
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass61,501 miles (+1,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,501 miles
    Test number
    124105403664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass59,812 miles (+726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,812 miles
    Test number
    969908357244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass59,086 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,086 miles
    Test number
    726011295179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteCentre part of exhaust starting to deteriorate
    • NoteEngine light on

  10. Fail59,086 miles (+1,154)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,086 miles
    Test number
    918301595184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteCentre part of exhaust starting to deteriorate
    • NoteEngine light on

  11. Pass57,932 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,932 miles
    Test number
    855832544062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,199 miles (+1,475)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,199 miles
    Test number
    115028853443
    • NoteVarious oil seeps

  13. Pass55,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,724 miles
    Test number
    318888342076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,724 miles (+1,582)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,724 miles
    Test number
    909038742099
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass54,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,142 miles
    Test number
    419636251036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,142 miles (+3,763)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,142 miles
    Test number
    186626951411
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,379 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,379 miles
    Test number
    121659740409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,868 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,868 miles
    Test number
    634831759088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,067 miles
    Test number
    600347548052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,067 miles (+1,716)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,067 miles
    Test number
    133047048011
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass42,351 miles (+4,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,351 miles
    Test number
    332121557016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass37,595 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,595 miles
    Test number
    510629106011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y235 NLE

Does Y235 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 NLE expired on 16 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 NLE?
The MOT on Y235 NLE expired on 16 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 NLE done?
Y235 NLE was recorded at 94,558 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 3,466 miles a year.
Has Y235 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 NLE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y235 NLE 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 Y235 NLE find?
Y235 NLE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive, and 1 more.

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