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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y256 TGDMOT history

Y256 TGD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2020 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

Y256 TGD silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2020
Mileage
88,773 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 TGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2020
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y256 TGD was last recorded at 88,773 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 11,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,214 miles · 9 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
11,559 miles
Average per year
3,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 88,773 miles
  • 2019 – 77,214 miles
  • 2017 – 69,802 miles
  • 2016 – 62,135 miles
  • 2015 – 54,984 miles
  • 2014 – 53,603 miles
  • 2013 – 51,943 miles
  • 2012 – 50,820 miles
  • 2011 – 48,727 miles
  • 2010 – 46,406 miles
  • 2009 – 41,462 miles
  • 2008 – 37,394 miles
  • 2007 – 33,808 miles
  • 2006 – 28,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,773 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed at N/S around steering rack boot area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • AdvisoryBolt missing from fuel filler neck
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose Bolt missing at rear of tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUpper Gearbox mounting defective Bolt missing mounting insecure

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail88,773 miles (+11,559)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,773 miles
    Test number
    675748694499
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed at N/S around steering rack boot area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryBolt missing from fuel filler neck
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose Bolt missing at rear of tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Gearbox mounting defective Bolt missing mounting insecure

  2. Pass77,214 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,214 miles
    Test number
    699033228824
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  3. Fail77,214 miles (+7,412)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,214 miles
    Test number
    590197234855
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  4. Pass69,802 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,802 miles
    Test number
    543235423928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,801 miles (+7,666)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,801 miles
    Test number
    960728326797
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Pass62,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,135 miles
    Test number
    890002811795
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Fail62,135 miles (+7,151)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,135 miles
    Test number
    710978057178
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass54,984 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,984 miles
    Test number
    775842085017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,603 miles (+1)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,603 miles
    Test number
    526167204146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteSlight bind at front brakes

  10. Fail53,602 miles (+1,659)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,602 miles
    Test number
    637935104174
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteSlight bind at front brakes

  11. Pass51,943 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,943 miles
    Test number
    377995013194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail51,943 miles (+1,123)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,943 miles
    Test number
    927284913162
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass50,820 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,820 miles
    Test number
    907034012176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,816 miles (+2,089)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    217064502139
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION.

  15. Pass48,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,727 miles
    Test number
    347159401136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,727 miles (+2,321)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,727 miles
    Test number
    915179101190
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade slightly torn
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

  17. Pass46,406 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,406 miles
    Test number
    761576900197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,462 miles
    Test number
    180649279493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,462 miles (+4,068)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,462 miles
    Test number
    703699279075
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  20. Pass37,394 miles (+3,586)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,394 miles
    Test number
    842048088031
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDiscs starting to corrode pads wearing thin

  21. Pass33,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,808 miles
    Test number
    741499287069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,806 miles (+4,917)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,806 miles
    Test number
    523589287049
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass28,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,889 miles
    Test number
    962332086063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 TGD

Does Y256 TGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 TGD expired on 8 Aug 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 TGD?
The MOT on Y256 TGD expired on 8 Aug 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 TGD done?
Y256 TGD was recorded at 88,773 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 3,811 miles a year.
Has Y256 TGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 TGD has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y256 TGD 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 Y256 TGD find?
Y256 TGD failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with 6 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed at n/s around steering rack boot area; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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