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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y237 UKRMOT history

Y237 UKR is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

Y237 UKR red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2023
Mileage
160,806 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 UKR
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
4 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 UKR was last recorded at 160,806 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 4,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2007: 12,082 miles, lower than 59,613 miles on 23 Apr 2007.

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
156,251 miles · 30 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,555 miles
Average per year
6,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 160,806 miles
  • 2021 – 156,251 miles
  • 2020 – 151,003 miles
  • 2019 – 148,573 miles
  • 2018 – 147,183 miles
  • 2017 – 144,207 miles
  • 2015 – 138,640 miles
  • 2014 – 132,247 miles
  • 2013 – 121,920 miles
  • 2011 – 112,045 miles
  • 2010 – 101,018 miles
  • 2009 – 91,425 miles
  • 2008 – 75,695 miles
  • 2007 – 12,082 miles
  • 2006 – 50,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,806 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear axle slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,806 miles
    Test number
    881692291273
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,806 miles (+4,555)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,806 miles
    Test number
    327176521907
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,251 miles (+5,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    156,251 miles
    Test number
    984965467347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,003 miles (+2,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    151,003 miles
    Test number
    675776451549
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass148,573 miles (+1,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    148,573 miles
    Test number
    230148119922
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass147,183 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,183 miles
    Test number
    411077665711
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  7. Fail147,151 miles (+2,944)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,151 miles
    Test number
    438304183105
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. Pass144,207 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,207 miles
    Test number
    334148456169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  9. Fail144,207 miles (+5,567)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,207 miles
    Test number
    655306376412
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  10. Pass138,640 miles (+6,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    138,640 miles
    Test number
    165603822485
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass132,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    132,247 miles
    Test number
    479547154383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,247 miles (+4,949)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,247 miles
    Test number
    619787254366
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass127,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    127,298 miles
    Test number
    507953504057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,298 miles (+5,378)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,298 miles
    Test number
    198072804092
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass121,920 miles (+9,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    121,920 miles
    Test number
    958424803090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail112,045 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,045 miles
    Test number
    557952561360
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass112,045 miles (+11,027)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    112,045 miles
    Test number
    919732761317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,018 miles (+9,593)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    101,018 miles
    Test number
    294645560382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,425 miles (+15,730)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    91,425 miles
    Test number
    190547259323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    811956748359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,695 miles (+63,613)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    562206148303
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass12,082 miles (-47,531)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,082 miles
    Test number
    914615057329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,613 miles (+9,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,613 miles
    Test number
    403203717175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass50,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    140423226154
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y237 UKR

Does Y237 UKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y237 UKR expired on 29 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y237 UKR?
The MOT on Y237 UKR expired on 29 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y237 UKR done?
Y237 UKR was recorded at 160,806 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 6,684 miles a year.
Has Y237 UKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 UKR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y237 UKR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y237 UKR find?
Y237 UKR passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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