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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y238 NLWMOT history

Y238 NLW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 60,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2024.

Y238 NLW silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2025
Mileage
60,902 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 NLW
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
23 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 NLW was last recorded at 60,902 miles on 26 Jun 2024, 799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2016: 53,702 miles, lower than 54,623 miles on 17 Jun 2015.

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
60,103 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
799 miles
Average per year
1,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 60,902 miles
  • 2023 – 60,103 miles
  • 2022 – 59,484 miles
  • 2021 – 59,238 miles
  • 2020 – 58,591 miles
  • 2019 – 57,918 miles
  • 2018 – 57,281 miles
  • 2017 – 56,405 miles
  • 2016 – 53,702 miles
  • 2015 – 54,623 miles
  • 2014 – 53,594 miles
  • 2013 – 52,315 miles
  • 2012 – 50,319 miles
  • 2011 – 47,323 miles
  • 2010 – 43,616 miles
  • 2009 – 40,062 miles
  • 2008 – 35,251 miles
  • 2007 – 30,247 miles
  • 2006 – 25,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,902 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,902 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,902 miles
    Test number
    171311079972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,103 miles
    Test number
    429004954760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail60,103 miles (+619)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,103 miles
    Test number
    411250705711
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass59,484 miles (+246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,484 miles
    Test number
    665180845854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake long travel long range

  5. Pass59,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,238 miles
    Test number
    669690477037
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long range

  6. Fail59,238 miles (+647)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,238 miles
    Test number
    727390906663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long range

  7. Pass58,591 miles (+673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,591 miles
    Test number
    819585121275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass57,918 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    57,918 miles
    Test number
    156883046414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    940158041248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,281 miles (+876)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    967229206124
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    960795461045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail56,405 miles (+2,703)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    130291826437
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass53,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    191963857645
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail53,702 miles (-921)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    423360593063
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced cloudy (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced cloudy (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass54,623 miles (+1,029)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,623 miles
    Test number
    515048765199
    • NoteEml on
    • NoteExhaust pipe flex worn
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisy

  16. Pass53,594 miles (+1,279)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,594 miles
    Test number
    558818264195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteE M Light on

  17. Pass52,315 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    179170673111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,319 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    596010682119
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass50,319 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    606810982161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,323 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    525535671151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,616 miles (+3,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,616 miles
    Test number
    832269860183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,062 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,062 miles
    Test number
    313524179135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,251 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,251 miles
    Test number
    280857478443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    240530757153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,247 miles (+5,211)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    282660957173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass25,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,036 miles
    Test number
    392289876107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 NLW

Does Y238 NLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 NLW expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 NLW?
The MOT on Y238 NLW expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 NLW done?
Y238 NLW was recorded at 60,902 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2024, an average of 1,993 miles a year.
Has Y238 NLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 NLW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y238 NLW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y238 NLW find?
Y238 NLW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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