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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y243 HGRMOT history

Y243 HGR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

Y243 HGR blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
100,098 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 HGR
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
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 HGR was last recorded at 100,098 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 1,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,172 miles · 16 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,926 miles
Average per year
3,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,098 miles
  • 2021 – 92,830 miles
  • 2020 – 91,301 miles
  • 2019 – 90,291 miles
  • 2018 – 88,747 miles
  • 2017 – 87,926 miles
  • 2016 – 86,198 miles
  • 2015 – 84,222 miles
  • 2014 – 82,956 miles
  • 2013 – 80,396 miles
  • 2012 – 78,080 miles
  • 2011 – 74,219 miles
  • 2010 – 70,002 miles
  • 2009 – 65,437 miles
  • 2008 – 60,640 miles
  • 2007 – 49,774 miles
  • 2006 – 34,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,098 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,098 miles (+1,926)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,098 miles
    Test number
    365896101445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail98,172 miles (+5,342)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,172 miles
    Test number
    429432178617
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass92,830 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,830 miles
    Test number
    708831906459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,301 miles (+1,010)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,301 miles
    Test number
    627425081728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass90,291 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,291 miles
    Test number
    552233680037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,747 miles
    Test number
    304037977271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,747 miles (+821)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,747 miles
    Test number
    637011258139
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass87,926 miles (+1,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,926 miles
    Test number
    149611535191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass86,198 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,198 miles
    Test number
    198303923989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail86,198 miles (+1,976)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,198 miles
    Test number
    472528913414
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass84,222 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,222 miles
    Test number
    597905117655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail84,222 miles (+1,266)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,222 miles
    Test number
    374637384230
    • 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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass82,956 miles (+2,560)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,956 miles
    Test number
    768978414293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass80,396 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,396 miles
    Test number
    135785203200
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvise both front headlights, lenses dull
    • NoteDrive belt slightly cracked
    • NotePower steering pipes into rack corroded

  15. Fail80,395 miles (+2,315)1 failure4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,395 miles
    Test number
    928595803236
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteAdvise both front headlights, lenses dull
    • NoteDrive belt slightly cracked
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp on cat. deteriorated
    • NotePower steering pipes into rack corroded
    • NoteSpare flat!

  16. Pass78,080 miles (+3,861)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,080 miles
    Test number
    235273482136
    • Note**LARGER INTERIOR REAR VEIW MIRROR PLACED OVER EXISTING MANUFACTURERES STANDARD MIRROR**
    • Note**REAR SERVICE BRAKE(FOOT BRAKE)HAS HIGH DEGREE OF IMBALANCE**

  17. Pass74,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,219 miles
    Test number
    955681811152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,219 miles (+4,217)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,219 miles
    Test number
    336694401105
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass70,002 miles (+4,565)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,002 miles
    Test number
    190042010124
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bump stop worn

  20. Pass65,437 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    932431619158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    383510318121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,640 miles (+10,866)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    271090418426
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass49,774 miles (+15,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,774 miles
    Test number
    693939907113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass34,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,727 miles
    Test number
    984961016154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 HGR

Does Y243 HGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 HGR expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 HGR?
The MOT on Y243 HGR expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 HGR done?
Y243 HGR was recorded at 100,098 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 3,954 miles a year.
Has Y243 HGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 HGR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y243 HGR 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 HGR find?
Y243 HGR passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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