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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y261 TGDMOT history

Y261 TGD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2023.

Y261 TGD silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
96,628 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 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
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 TGD was last recorded at 96,628 miles on 25 Nov 2023, 3,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,462 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,166 miles
Average per year
4,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,628 miles
  • 2022 – 93,462 miles
  • 2021 – 89,554 miles
  • 2020 – 85,580 miles
  • 2019 – 80,895 miles
  • 2018 – 74,724 miles
  • 2017 – 71,278 miles
  • 2016 – 70,760 miles
  • 2015 – 67,630 miles
  • 2014 – 64,338 miles
  • 2013 – 60,288 miles
  • 2012 – 57,985 miles
  • 2011 – 55,435 miles
  • 2010 – 49,642 miles
  • 2009 – 40,350 miles
  • 2008 – 32,766 miles
  • 2007 – 24,872 miles
  • 2006 – 19,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,628 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,628 miles (+3,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,628 miles
    Test number
    270683893978
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,462 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,462 miles
    Test number
    249866839906
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail93,449 miles (+3,895)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,449 miles
    Test number
    211391113716
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass89,554 miles (+3,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,554 miles
    Test number
    859245335893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill damaged no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body

  5. Pass85,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,580 miles
    Test number
    372651063298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail85,575 miles (+4,680)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,575 miles
    Test number
    429596197624
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    943812485330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,895 miles (+6,171)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    653586104796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass74,724 miles (+3,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    253771794764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass71,278 miles (+518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,278 miles
    Test number
    990228374545
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall worn

  11. Pass70,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,760 miles
    Test number
    212786372226
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail70,760 miles (+3,130)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,760 miles
    Test number
    603217027129
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass67,630 miles (+7)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,630 miles
    Test number
    247902885100
    • NoteBoth front suspension arms starting to corrode and bushes splitting away
    • NoteBoth rear brakes slight bind
    • NoteN/s/r metal brake pipes slight corrosion
    • NoteRear brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteRear suspension strut upper support bearings corroded

  14. Fail67,623 miles (+3,285)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,623 miles
    Test number
    145711885112
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBoth front suspension arms starting to corrode and bushes splitting away
    • NoteBoth rear brakes slight bind
    • NoteN/s/r metal brake pipes slight corrosion
    • NoteRear brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteRear suspension strut upper support bearings corroded

  15. Pass64,338 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,338 miles
    Test number
    236213684465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section poor - slight blow
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs rusted
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f wishbones rusted and bushes splitting away

  16. Fail64,338 miles (+4,050)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,338 miles
    Test number
    118951684188
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section poor - slight blow
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs rusted
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f wishbones rusted and bushes splitting away

  17. Pass60,288 miles (+2,303)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,288 miles
    Test number
    436082683150
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN S R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

  18. Pass57,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,985 miles
    Test number
    126733072139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail57,985 miles (+2,550)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,985 miles
    Test number
    798783172178
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,435 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    387464071198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    324110860199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,642 miles (+9,292)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    940240360107
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  23. Pass40,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,350 miles
    Test number
    264490369494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,350 miles (+7,584)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,350 miles
    Test number
    630700269195
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass32,766 miles (+7,894)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,766 miles
    Test number
    290289868110
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT NO

  26. Pass24,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    970207877148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail24,872 miles (+5,224)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    513306377120
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  28. Pass19,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,648 miles
    Test number
    561493876115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail19,648 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,648 miles
    Test number
    552991376111
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y261 TGD

Does Y261 TGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 TGD expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 TGD?
The MOT on Y261 TGD expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 TGD done?
Y261 TGD was recorded at 96,628 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2023, an average of 4,416 miles a year.
Has Y261 TGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 TGD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y261 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 Y261 TGD find?
Y261 TGD passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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