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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y254 GWOMOT history

Y254 GWO is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 36,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

Y254 GWO green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2024
Mileage
36,089 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 GWO
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
10 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 GWO was last recorded at 36,089 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,084 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 36,089 miles
  • 2021 – 24,307 miles
  • 2020 – 24,063 miles
  • 2019 – 23,908 miles
  • 2018 – 23,687 miles
  • 2017 – 23,365 miles
  • 2016 – 23,055 miles
  • 2015 – 22,162 miles
  • 2014 – 21,653 miles
  • 2013 – 21,024 miles
  • 2012 – 20,145 miles
  • 2011 – 19,645 miles
  • 2010 – 18,710 miles
  • 2009 – 17,720 miles
  • 2008 – 16,666 miles
  • 2007 – 15,371 miles
  • 2006 – 13,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,089 miles
  • AdvisoryEML light on.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEPC light on.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear wiper missing.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,089 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    36,089 miles
    Test number
    446359025077
    • AdvisoryEML light on.
    • AdvisoryEPC light on.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing.

  2. Fail36,084 miles (+11,777)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,084 miles
    Test number
    761756987080
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on.
    • AdvisoryEPC light on.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing.

  3. Pass24,307 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    24,307 miles
    Test number
    650904020266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust rear axle

  4. Fail24,307 miles (+244)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,307 miles
    Test number
    952521905790
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust rear axle

  5. Pass24,063 miles (+155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    24,063 miles
    Test number
    995828308888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODED

  6. Pass23,908 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,908 miles
    Test number
    271529901020
    • AdvisoryBRAKE FLUID BLACK
    • AdvisoryKNOCK FROM INSIDE STEERING RACK?
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WASHER JET N/W
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail23,908 miles (+221)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,908 miles
    Test number
    240253745736
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE FLUID BLACK
    • AdvisoryKNOCK FROM INSIDE STEERING RACK?
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WASHER JET N/W
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass23,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,687 miles
    Test number
    210166617198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail23,687 miles (+322)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,687 miles
    Test number
    198442979593
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass23,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,365 miles
    Test number
    361366592074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,365 miles (+310)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,365 miles
    Test number
    238094793063
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass23,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,055 miles
    Test number
    199615495049
    • AdvisoryKNOCK FROM STEERING RACK
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail23,055 miles (+893)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,055 miles
    Test number
    586167991332
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryKNOCK FROM STEERING RACK
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass22,162 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,162 miles
    Test number
    897879935168
    • NoteCentre brake lamp not working,unable to see if connected.

  15. Fail22,162 miles (+509)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,162 miles
    Test number
    368259935125
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCentre brake lamp not working,unable to see if connected.

  16. Pass21,653 miles (+629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,653 miles
    Test number
    275802444471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass21,024 miles (+879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,024 miles
    Test number
    787640733173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass20,145 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,145 miles
    Test number
    797510132122
    • NoteEML
    • NoteREAR BRAKES NOISY

  19. Fail20,415 miles (+770)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,415 miles
    Test number
    178090832107
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEML
    • NoteREAR BRAKES NOISY

  20. Fail19,645 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,645 miles
    Test number
    335526721118
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass19,645 miles (+935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,645 miles
    Test number
    357326521147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass18,710 miles (+990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,710 miles
    Test number
    132930820170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass17,720 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,720 miles
    Test number
    114298329193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,666 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,666 miles
    Test number
    610021338107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,371 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,371 miles
    Test number
    871481537167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,920 miles
    Test number
    390202836128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail13,920 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,920 miles
    Test number
    974792236199
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y254 GWO

Does Y254 GWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y254 GWO expired on 19 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y254 GWO?
The MOT on Y254 GWO expired on 19 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y254 GWO done?
Y254 GWO was recorded at 36,089 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 1,321 miles a year.
Has Y254 GWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 GWO has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y254 GWO 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 Y254 GWO find?
Y254 GWO passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: eml light on.; epc light on.; offside front nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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