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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y238 UHRMOT history

Y238 UHR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2021.

Y238 UHR blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2022
Mileage
144,371 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 UHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 UHR was last recorded at 144,371 miles on 5 Nov 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,369 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 144,371 miles
  • 2019 – 133,057 miles
  • 2018 – 125,676 miles
  • 2017 – 125,472 miles
  • 2016 – 120,384 miles
  • 2015 – 117,479 miles
  • 2014 – 111,120 miles
  • 2013 – 104,730 miles
  • 2012 – 99,336 miles
  • 2011 – 92,860 miles
  • 2009 – 87,435 miles
  • 2008 – 76,586 miles
  • 2007 – 67,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,371 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,371 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,371 miles
    Test number
    781064781693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,369 miles (+11,312)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,369 miles
    Test number
    483001633855
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,057 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,057 miles
    Test number
    278028145186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,035 miles (+7,359)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,035 miles
    Test number
    754150263151
    • MajorCentral Front Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass125,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    326912920392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail125,676 miles (+204)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,676 miles
    Test number
    818684475322
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,472 miles (+5,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,472 miles
    Test number
    507696208757
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass120,384 miles (+2,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,384 miles
    Test number
    981071394802
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass117,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,479 miles
    Test number
    705002065054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,479 miles (+6,359)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,479 miles
    Test number
    187721255419
    • DangerousExcessive Oil leak
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEML On
    • NoteNSR Tyre perished
    • NoteOSR Tyre perished

  11. Fail111,120 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,120 miles
    Test number
    159086534083
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass111,120 miles (+6,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,120 miles
    Test number
    566886934043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass104,730 miles (+5,394)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,730 miles
    Test number
    736305463025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,336 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,336 miles
    Test number
    577955452069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,860 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    726624631092
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTemp repair made to exhaust hanger

  16. Pass92,860 miles (+5,425)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    816704731023
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTemp repair made to exhaust hanger

  17. Pass87,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,435 miles
    Test number
    481818979252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,435 miles (+10,849)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,435 miles
    Test number
    771978279214
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass76,586 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,586 miles
    Test number
    510748398168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,633 miles (+18)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,633 miles
    Test number
    313626487149
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail67,615 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,615 miles
    Test number
    821666777116
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about Y238 UHR

Does Y238 UHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 UHR expired on 4 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 UHR?
The MOT on Y238 UHR expired on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 UHR done?
Y238 UHR was recorded at 144,371 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2021, an average of 5,343 miles a year.
Has Y238 UHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 UHR has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y238 UHR 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 UHR find?
Y238 UHR passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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