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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y243 TRVMOT history

Y243 TRV is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

Y243 TRV green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2023
Mileage
98,046 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 TRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 TRV was last recorded at 98,046 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2017: 69,226 miles, lower than 69,473 miles on 14 Apr 2016.
  • 30 Oct 2020: 74,662 miles, lower than 75,662 miles on 29 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,046 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,046 miles
  • 2021 – 84,178 miles
  • 2020 – 74,662 miles
  • 2019 – 72,285 miles
  • 2018 – 71,230 miles
  • 2017 – 69,226 miles
  • 2016 – 69,473 miles
  • 2015 – 64,221 miles
  • 2014 – 63,381 miles
  • 2013 – 62,072 miles
  • 2012 – 60,725 miles
  • 2011 – 58,238 miles
  • 2010 – 55,208 miles
  • 2009 – 53,086 miles
  • 2008 – 49,417 miles
  • 2007 – 44,803 miles
  • 2006 – 38,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,046 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi aged (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • O/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Ex blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,046 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,046 miles
    Test number
    446060588458
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi aged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,046 miles (+13,868)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,046 miles
    Test number
    692404838961
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edges wires and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBraking system leaking Leak from vacuum supply hose to servo (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens condition poor (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens condition poor (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi aged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,178 miles
    Test number
    351920921880
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

  4. Fail84,178 miles (+9,516)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,178 miles
    Test number
    775629267128
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

  5. Pass74,662 miles (-1,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    586248863152
    • AdvisoryEx blowing

  6. Fail75,662 miles (+3,377)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,662 miles
    Test number
    236520020974
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and o/s/f (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEx blowing

  7. Pass72,285 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,285 miles
    Test number
    900931475965
    • AdvisoryRusty exhaust

  8. Pass71,230 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    567023838608
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust section corroded

  9. Fail71,230 miles (+2,004)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    734538795821
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust section corroded

  10. Pass69,226 miles (-247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    925878217340
    • AdvisoryCentral And rear exhaust corroaded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass69,473 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,473 miles
    Test number
    271942908613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,221 miles (+840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,221 miles
    Test number
    267626005150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass63,381 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,381 miles
    Test number
    969434404139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,072 miles (+1,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,072 miles
    Test number
    717131703121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,725 miles (+2,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,725 miles
    Test number
    169317902194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,238 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,238 miles
    Test number
    249584301437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,208 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,208 miles
    Test number
    542753600147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,086 miles (+3,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,086 miles
    Test number
    383048599096
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass49,417 miles (+4,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,417 miles
    Test number
    150045908149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass44,803 miles (+5,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,803 miles
    Test number
    260052107126
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,863 miles
    Test number
    114377196032
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y243 TRV

Does Y243 TRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 TRV expired on 13 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 TRV?
The MOT on Y243 TRV expired on 13 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 TRV done?
Y243 TRV was recorded at 98,046 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 3,564 miles a year.
Has Y243 TRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 TRV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y243 TRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y243 TRV find?
Y243 TRV passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi aged; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face worn and corroded; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged, and 2 more.

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