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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y243 DDJMOT history

Y243 DDJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

Y243 DDJ grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
84,190 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 DDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 DDJ was last recorded at 84,190 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 17,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,585 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
17,605 miles
Average per year
3,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,190 miles
  • 2022 – 66,585 miles
  • 2021 – 52,994 miles
  • 2019 – 48,962 miles
  • 2018 – 41,882 miles
  • 2015 – 41,740 miles
  • 2014 – 40,088 miles
  • 2013 – 39,223 miles
  • 2012 – 37,915 miles
  • 2011 – 36,594 miles
  • 2010 – 35,328 miles
  • 2009 – 33,758 miles
  • 2008 – 31,903 miles
  • 2007 – 29,387 miles
  • 2006 – 26,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,190 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,190 miles (+17,605)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,190 miles
    Test number
    448629792955
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,585 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    935993095666
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail66,580 miles (+13,586)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    627756034125
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,994 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,994 miles
    Test number
    281696330587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,982 miles (+4,020)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,982 miles
    Test number
    349895314387
    • DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass48,962 miles (+7,080)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,962 miles
    Test number
    480817869856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,882 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,882 miles
    Test number
    795901321476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,740 miles (+1,652)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,740 miles
    Test number
    946675465097
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  9. Pass40,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    147429664427
    • 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)

  10. Fail40,088 miles (+865)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    819526664038
    • DangerousO/s/f and n/s/f tyres have cracks in side walls
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  11. Pass39,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,223 miles
    Test number
    249710873049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,223 miles (+1,308)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,223 miles
    Test number
    487250173025
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass37,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,915 miles
    Test number
    238855962000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,915 miles (+1,321)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,915 miles
    Test number
    748865962072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass36,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,594 miles
    Test number
    106212061483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,594 miles (+1,266)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,594 miles
    Test number
    335742861058
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

  17. Fail35,328 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,328 miles
    Test number
    111585950430
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,328 miles (+1,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,328 miles
    Test number
    132455950017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,758 miles
    Test number
    182793349444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,758 miles (+1,855)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,758 miles
    Test number
    821013449024
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass31,903 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,903 miles
    Test number
    631549658061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,387 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,387 miles
    Test number
    981163057082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,937 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,937 miles
    Test number
    340105556085
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  24. Pass26,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,937 miles
    Test number
    522085056016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 DDJ

Does Y243 DDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 DDJ expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 DDJ?
The MOT on Y243 DDJ expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 DDJ done?
Y243 DDJ was recorded at 84,190 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 3,248 miles a year.
Has Y243 DDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 DDJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y243 DDJ 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 Y243 DDJ find?
Y243 DDJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect: central front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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