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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y246 OGYMOT history

Y246 OGY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

Y246 OGY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
64,809 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 OGY
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
17 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 OGY was last recorded at 64,809 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,532 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
2,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,809 miles
  • 2021 – 60,907 miles
  • 2020 – 56,361 miles
  • 2019 – 53,403 miles
  • 2018 – 49,935 miles
  • 2017 – 48,127 miles
  • 2016 – 44,753 miles
  • 2015 – 42,245 miles
  • 2014 – 39,730 miles
  • 2013 – 36,567 miles
  • 2012 – 34,304 miles
  • 2011 – 31,978 miles
  • 2010 – 29,403 miles
  • 2009 – 26,067 miles
  • 2008 – 23,197 miles
  • 2007 – 20,840 miles
  • 2006 – 16,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,809 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corrodedRecorded at 2 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,809 miles (+277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,809 miles
    Test number
    926831867019
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
  2. Fail64,532 miles (+3,625)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,532 miles
    Test number
    565572057552
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
  3. Pass60,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,907 miles
    Test number
    111148029094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail60,907 miles (+4,546)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,907 miles
    Test number
    908636993270
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass56,361 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,361 miles
    Test number
    222816986787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,403 miles (+3,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,403 miles
    Test number
    848481065912
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass49,935 miles (+1,808)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,935 miles
    Test number
    553942699222
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass48,127 miles (+3,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    804344218954
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Pass44,753 miles (+2,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,753 miles
    Test number
    407451156234
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre tread getting low on edges
  10. Pass42,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,245 miles
    Test number
    329349965101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,245 miles (+2,515)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,245 miles
    Test number
    306099665105
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  12. Pass39,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,730 miles
    Test number
    838570964130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,730 miles (+3,163)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,730 miles
    Test number
    165090364107
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  14. Pass36,567 miles (+2,263)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,567 miles
    Test number
    179817953130
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust slightly corroded
  15. Pass34,304 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,304 miles
    Test number
    845673372142
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust join is badly corroded
  16. Fail34,304 miles (+2,326)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,304 miles
    Test number
    728683272135
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust join is badly corroded
  17. Pass31,978 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,978 miles
    Test number
    957163971118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,403 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,403 miles
    Test number
    253833270461
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass29,403 miles (+3,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,403 miles
    Test number
    954753070194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass26,067 miles (+2,870)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,067 miles
    Test number
    290516579165
    • NoteTyres showing signes of age
  21. Pass23,197 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,197 miles
    Test number
    260131578139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,840 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,840 miles
    Test number
    271882477198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,180 miles
    Test number
    120708876171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 OGY

Does Y246 OGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y246 OGY expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y246 OGY?
The MOT on Y246 OGY expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y246 OGY done?
Y246 OGY was recorded at 64,809 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 2,999 miles a year.
Has Y246 OGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 OGY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y246 OGY 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 Y246 OGY find?
Y246 OGY passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear axle beam corroded.

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