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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,200 cc

Y24 ALSMOT history

Y24 ALS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

Y24 ALS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
96,217 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y24 ALS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y24 ALS was last recorded at 96,217 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,215 miles · 15 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,217 miles
  • 2021 – 90,912 miles
  • 2020 – 88,394 miles
  • 2018 – 83,562 miles
  • 2017 – 80,850 miles
  • 2016 – 80,699 miles
  • 2015 – 79,831 miles
  • 2014 – 78,269 miles
  • 2013 – 76,811 miles
  • 2012 – 75,115 miles
  • 2011 – 71,845 miles
  • 2010 – 63,806 miles
  • 2009 – 56,132 miles
  • 2008 – 48,366 miles
  • 2007 – 41,511 miles
  • 2006 – 30,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,217 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,217 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,217 miles
    Test number
    583954935461
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail96,215 miles (+5,303)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,215 miles
    Test number
    420712161150
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass90,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,912 miles
    Test number
    687569418105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,911 miles (+2,517)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,911 miles
    Test number
    722139396550
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,394 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    367286363543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  6. Fail88,394 miles (+4,832)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,394 miles
    Test number
    199439134977
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  7. Pass83,562 miles (+2,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,562 miles
    Test number
    931470806956
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/head light deteriorated

  8. Pass80,850 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,850 miles
    Test number
    423823509550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass80,699 miles (+868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,699 miles
    Test number
    201353765699
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass79,831 miles (+1,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,831 miles
    Test number
    495831641270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail78,269 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    197456054274
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass78,269 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    646346754256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,811 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,811 miles
    Test number
    498009333241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,115 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,115 miles
    Test number
    417613332260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,845 miles (+8,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,845 miles
    Test number
    396643241273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail63,806 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,806 miles
    Test number
    172833340234
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass63,806 miles (+7,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,806 miles
    Test number
    843623840204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass56,132 miles (+7,766)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,132 miles
    Test number
    370254749474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    702093348293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,366 miles (+6,855)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    834163648203
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  21. Pass41,511 miles (+11,045)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,511 miles
    Test number
    152884847207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,466 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,466 miles
    Test number
    831783646235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail30,463 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,463 miles
    Test number
    332897736284
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y24 ALS

Does Y24 ALS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y24 ALS expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y24 ALS?
The MOT on Y24 ALS expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y24 ALS done?
Y24 ALS was recorded at 96,217 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
Has Y24 ALS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y24 ALS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y24 ALS 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 Y24 ALS find?
Y24 ALS passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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