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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y242 RPOMOT history

Y242 RPO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

Y242 RPO silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2022
Mileage
125,440 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 RPO
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
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y242 RPO was last recorded at 125,440 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 2,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,336 miles · 6 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,104 miles
Average per year
6,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,440 miles
  • 2021 – 123,336 miles
  • 2020 – 123,238 miles
  • 2019 – 119,753 miles
  • 2018 – 116,720 miles
  • 2017 – 109,224 miles
  • 2016 – 106,289 miles
  • 2015 – 98,070 miles
  • 2014 – 89,440 miles
  • 2013 – 80,160 miles
  • 2012 – 72,865 miles
  • 2011 – 64,550 miles
  • 2010 – 58,502 miles
  • 2009 – 52,088 miles
  • 2008 – 45,406 miles
  • 2007 – 37,747 miles
  • 2006 – 30,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,440 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,440 miles (+2,104)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,440 miles
    Test number
    370538013499
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass123,336 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,336 miles
    Test number
    479420741914
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail123,238 miles (+3,485)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,238 miles
    Test number
    675169372165
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,753 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,753 miles
    Test number
    164869575081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail119,744 miles (+3,024)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,744 miles
    Test number
    491361597928
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass116,720 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,720 miles
    Test number
    717794479661
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail116,717 miles (+7,493)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,717 miles
    Test number
    268132448783
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass109,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,224 miles
    Test number
    442054427695
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail109,224 miles (+2,935)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,224 miles
    Test number
    855905606802
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass106,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,289 miles
    Test number
    703617505147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,289 miles (+8,219)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,289 miles
    Test number
    291695276661
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass98,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,070 miles
    Test number
    985860745154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,067 miles (+8,627)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,067 miles
    Test number
    709440745198
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass89,440 miles (+9,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,440 miles
    Test number
    766174634149
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,160 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,160 miles
    Test number
    669713923132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,865 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    907323342160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,550 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,550 miles
    Test number
    335988231130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,502 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,502 miles
    Test number
    363286740133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,088 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,088 miles
    Test number
    252613639410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,406 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,406 miles
    Test number
    712171348127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,747 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,747 miles
    Test number
    282271047487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,746 miles
    Test number
    432376936173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 RPO

Does Y242 RPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 RPO expired on 5 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 RPO?
The MOT on Y242 RPO expired on 5 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 RPO done?
Y242 RPO was recorded at 125,440 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 6,038 miles a year.
Has Y242 RPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 RPO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y242 RPO 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 Y242 RPO find?
Y242 RPO failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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