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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y238 OANMOT history

Y238 OAN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

Y238 OAN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,374 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 OAN
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
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 OAN was last recorded at 71,374 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,577 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
797 miles
Average per year
2,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,374 miles
  • 2025 – 70,577 miles
  • 2024 – 69,040 miles
  • 2023 – 66,678 miles
  • 2022 – 64,693 miles
  • 2021 – 62,084 miles
  • 2020 – 60,322 miles
  • 2019 – 58,619 miles
  • 2018 – 56,427 miles
  • 2017 – 53,676 miles
  • 2016 – 51,347 miles
  • 2015 – 47,751 miles
  • 2014 – 45,463 miles
  • 2013 – 43,931 miles
  • 2012 – 42,508 miles
  • 2011 – 40,881 miles
  • 2010 – 39,535 miles
  • 2009 – 37,729 miles
  • 2008 – 35,253 miles
  • 2007 – 31,876 miles
  • 2006 – 28,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,374 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,374 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,374 miles
    Test number
    936702887945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,577 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,577 miles
    Test number
    565774563633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,040 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,040 miles
    Test number
    384622445969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,678 miles (+1,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,678 miles
    Test number
    236048947018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass64,693 miles (+2,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,693 miles
    Test number
    250041447663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass62,084 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,084 miles
    Test number
    231072233971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,322 miles
    Test number
    371121140835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,322 miles (+1,703)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,322 miles
    Test number
    235099781455
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass58,619 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,619 miles
    Test number
    293065693922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    990856357473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,427 miles (+2,751)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    356365143112
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass53,676 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,676 miles
    Test number
    869024183920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,347 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,347 miles
    Test number
    167092355747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,751 miles (+2,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,751 miles
    Test number
    977750255038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  15. Pass45,463 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,463 miles
    Test number
    606416654077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,931 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,931 miles
    Test number
    819205263057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,508 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,508 miles
    Test number
    918231052018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,881 miles (+1,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,881 miles
    Test number
    938457551098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,535 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,535 miles
    Test number
    202910860022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,729 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,729 miles
    Test number
    532118359038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,253 miles (+3,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,253 miles
    Test number
    713066458042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,876 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,876 miles
    Test number
    453844357056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    322643256056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 OAN

Does Y238 OAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y238 OAN is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y238 OAN?
The MOT on Y238 OAN is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y238 OAN done?
Y238 OAN was recorded at 71,374 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,177 miles a year.
Has Y238 OAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 OAN has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y238 OAN 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 Y238 OAN find?
Y238 OAN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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