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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y254 YAPMOT history

Y254 YAP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

Y254 YAP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2022
Mileage
128,906 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 YAP
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
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y254 YAP was last recorded at 128,906 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 4,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,672 miles · 20 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,234 miles
Average per year
6,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,906 miles
  • 2021 – 124,672 miles
  • 2020 – 117,979 miles
  • 2019 – 109,495 miles
  • 2018 – 102,010 miles
  • 2017 – 95,164 miles
  • 2016 – 90,759 miles
  • 2015 – 83,789 miles
  • 2014 – 79,672 miles
  • 2013 – 74,045 miles
  • 2012 – 67,396 miles
  • 2011 – 61,228 miles
  • 2010 – 55,213 miles
  • 2009 – 47,044 miles
  • 2008 – 38,227 miles
  • 2007 – 32,564 miles
  • 2006 – 27,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,906 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in very poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,906 miles (+4,234)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,906 miles
    Test number
    711328681591
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,672 miles (+6,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,672 miles
    Test number
    142191102481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover also slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,979 miles (+8,484)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,979 miles
    Test number
    384168968607
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,495 miles (+7,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    541295841418
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  5. Pass102,010 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,010 miles
    Test number
    641646840942
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail102,010 miles (+6,846)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,010 miles
    Test number
    875312900681
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass95,164 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,164 miles
    Test number
    298359277013
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake discs corroded

  8. Fail95,161 miles (+4,402)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,161 miles
    Test number
    246042430531
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake discs corroded

  9. Pass90,759 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,759 miles
    Test number
    609092745301
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine manegment light on

  10. Fail90,759 miles (+6,970)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,759 miles
    Test number
    265141302033
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine manegment light on

  11. Pass83,789 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    518258665163
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyre treads split

  12. Fail83,789 miles (+4,117)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    695837965141
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear tyre treads split

  13. Pass79,672 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,672 miles
    Test number
    846129864156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,669 miles (+5,624)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    577356254189
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass74,045 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,045 miles
    Test number
    606689293117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on

  16. Fail74,045 miles (+6,649)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,045 miles
    Test number
    185339893140
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on

  17. Pass67,396 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,396 miles
    Test number
    586090732264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail67,371 miles (+6,143)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,371 miles
    Test number
    529839022293
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass61,228 miles (+6,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    478790131275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension 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. Pass55,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,213 miles
    Test number
    221635130265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,213 miles (+8,169)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,213 miles
    Test number
    924653330223
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn and pitted

  22. Pass47,044 miles (+8,817)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,044 miles
    Test number
    484967939296
    • NoteCorossion to front and rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight brake bind on all four brakes

  23. Pass38,227 miles (+5,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,227 miles
    Test number
    723724338102
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass32,564 miles (+5,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,564 miles
    Test number
    903428327112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass27,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,126 miles
    Test number
    600489116119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y254 YAP

Does Y254 YAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y254 YAP expired on 19 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y254 YAP?
The MOT on Y254 YAP expired on 19 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y254 YAP done?
Y254 YAP was recorded at 128,906 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
Has Y254 YAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 YAP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y254 YAP 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 YAP find?
Y254 YAP failed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with 7 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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