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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y256 YOLMOT history

Y256 YOL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

Y256 YOL red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2021
Mileage
134,509 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 YOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y256 YOL was last recorded at 134,509 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 7,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,299 miles · 20 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
7,210 miles
Average per year
5,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 134,509 miles
  • 2020 – 127,299 miles
  • 2019 – 118,973 miles
  • 2018 – 112,097 miles
  • 2017 – 105,931 miles
  • 2016 – 98,179 miles
  • 2015 – 94,237 miles
  • 2014 – 89,006 miles
  • 2013 – 82,164 miles
  • 2011 – 75,704 miles
  • 2010 – 68,627 miles
  • 2009 – 57,612 miles
  • 2008 – 51,488 miles
  • 2007 – 46,665 miles
  • 2006 – 43,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,509 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damagedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,509 miles (+7,210)2 dangerous11 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,509 miles
    Test number
    865615339510
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass127,299 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,299 miles
    Test number
    697342878783
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail127,297 miles (+8,324)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,297 miles
    Test number
    531789223347
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass118,973 miles (+6,876)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,973 miles
    Test number
    783625689862
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lense damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass112,097 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    569281924040
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box slightly corroded

  6. Fail112,097 miles (+6,166)2 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    358319422845
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box slightly corroded

  7. Pass105,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,931 miles
    Test number
    276746677329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,931 miles (+7,752)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,931 miles
    Test number
    579713069454
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass98,179 miles (+3,942)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,179 miles
    Test number
    742661005621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass94,237 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,237 miles
    Test number
    799966945183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside and offside rearwheel bearings noisy when spun

  11. Fail94,237 miles (+5,231)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,237 miles
    Test number
    346548835130
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside & offside rear wheel bearings noisey when rotated

  12. Pass89,006 miles (+6,842)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    915635634154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass82,164 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,164 miles
    Test number
    108000853106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,704 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,704 miles
    Test number
    698373941367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,627 miles
    Test number
    331144260349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,627 miles (+11,015)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,627 miles
    Test number
    402994260462
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,612 miles (+6,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,612 miles
    Test number
    653243449338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass51,488 miles (+4,823)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,488 miles
    Test number
    842962688256
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gear select rod oil seal on gearbox

  19. Pass46,665 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,665 miles
    Test number
    263408437102
    • NoteOffside rear road wheel slightly distorted

  20. Fail46,663 miles (+3,423)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    440338337102
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass43,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,240 miles
    Test number
    144706756105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,240 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,240 miles
    Test number
    694800056194
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about Y256 YOL

Does Y256 YOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y256 YOL expired on 19 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y256 YOL?
The MOT on Y256 YOL expired on 19 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y256 YOL done?
Y256 YOL was recorded at 134,509 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 5,899 miles a year.
Has Y256 YOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 YOL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y256 YOL 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 YOL find?
Y256 YOL failed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 11 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers likely to become detached; offside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail; brake fluid contaminated, and 20 more.

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