Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y243 GEPMOT history
Y243 GEP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,984 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 85,984 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y243 GEP
- 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
- 13 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y243 GEP was last recorded at 85,984 miles on 15 Jun 2024, 2,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 83,289 miles · 20 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,695 miles
- Average per year
- 3,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 85,984 miles
- 2023 – 83,289 miles
- 2022 – 80,696 miles
- 2021 – 78,221 miles
- 2019 – 75,236 miles
- 2017 – 70,693 miles
- 2016 – 68,649 miles
- 2015 – 65,508 miles
- 2014 – 62,333 miles
- 2013 – 60,001 miles
- 2012 – 57,766 miles
- 2011 – 55,041 miles
- 2010 – 52,119 miles
- 2009 – 47,749 miles
- 2008 – 43,723 miles
- 2007 – 37,416 miles
- 2006 – 31,486 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,984 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Both Catch Deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Tread Also Low. Monitor and Replace
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,984 miles (+2,695)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 85,984 miles
- Test number
- 954944979736
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,289 miles (+2,593)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 83,289 miles
- Test number
- 805457802951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,696 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 80,696 miles
- Test number
- 252516785900
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Starting To Perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,696 miles (+2,475)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,696 miles
- Test number
- 539216114664
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Starting To Perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,221 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 78,221 miles
- Test number
- 500592484766
- MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth Catch Deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Tread Also Low. Monitor and Replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail78,221 miles (+2,985)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,221 miles
- Test number
- 506987643404
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth Catch Deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Tread Also Low. Monitor and Replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,236 miles (+4,543)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 75,236 miles
- Test number
- 921178363293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,693 miles (+2,044)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 70,693 miles
- Test number
- 418938266593
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOil leak minor
- AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on
Pass68,649 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 68,649 miles
- Test number
- 199290839138
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced output slightly reduced only just make out beam image needs attention (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced output slightly reduced only just make out beam image needs attention (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on
Fail68,648 miles (+3,140)2 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,648 miles
- Test number
- 309998997546
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced output slightly reduced only just make out beam image needs attention (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced output slightly reduced only just make out beam image needs attention (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on
Pass65,508 miles (+3,175)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 65,508 miles
- Test number
- 581787897295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
Pass62,333 miles (+2,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 62,333 miles
- Test number
- 978797044218
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,001 miles (+2,235)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 60,001 miles
- Test number
- 778585923295
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
Pass57,766 miles (+2,725)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 57,766 miles
- Test number
- 727817322272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust system deteriorated
Pass55,041 miles (+2,922)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 55,041 miles
- Test number
- 548561631205
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine management warning lamp on
Pass52,119 miles (+4,370)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 52,119 miles
- Test number
- 190347130288
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteInner sidewall deteriorated to offside front tyre
Pass47,749 miles (+20)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 47,749 miles
- Test number
- 851596769103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOffside front tyre slightly deteriorated
Fail47,729 miles (+4,006)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,729 miles
- Test number
- 622223169117
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s/f tyre inner sidewall started to deteriorate.
Pass43,723 miles (+6,307)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 43,723 miles
- Test number
- 940631568192
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge 175/65 13T
- NoteNsr number plate bulb dim
Pass37,416 miles (+5,930)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 37,416 miles
- Test number
- 190029257131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 31,486 miles
- Test number
- 860917956137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y243 GEP
- Does Y243 GEP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y243 GEP expired on 14 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y243 GEP?
- The MOT on Y243 GEP expired on 14 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y243 GEP done?
- Y243 GEP was recorded at 85,984 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2024, an average of 3,023 miles a year.
- Has Y243 GEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y243 GEP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y243 GEP 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 GEP find?
- Y243 GEP passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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