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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y265 LBTMOT history

Y265 LBT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

Y265 LBT blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
55,819 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 LBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y265 LBT was last recorded at 55,819 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,802 miles · 8 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 55,819 miles
  • 2020 – 55,566 miles
  • 2019 – 55,301 miles
  • 2018 – 54,837 miles
  • 2017 – 54,415 miles
  • 2016 – 53,996 miles
  • 2015 – 53,447 miles
  • 2014 – 52,985 miles
  • 2013 – 52,510 miles
  • 2012 – 52,065 miles
  • 2011 – 51,424 miles
  • 2010 – 50,854 miles
  • 2009 – 50,242 miles
  • 2008 – 49,576 miles
  • 2007 – 48,803 miles
  • 2006 – 47,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,819 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,819 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    599089462860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail55,802 miles (+236)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,802 miles
    Test number
    432937482116
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,566 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,566 miles
    Test number
    665310524176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,557 miles (+256)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,557 miles
    Test number
    359377022543
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps not emitting beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass55,301 miles (+464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,301 miles
    Test number
    314207250374
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox has small hole on end of pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass54,837 miles (+422)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,837 miles
    Test number
    249825861360
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass54,415 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,415 miles
    Test number
    321594575478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,410 miles (+414)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,410 miles
    Test number
    286595309377
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass53,996 miles (+549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,996 miles
    Test number
    859603686153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass53,447 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,447 miles
    Test number
    133399667379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,985 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,985 miles
    Test number
    567109054238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,510 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    158979843224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,065 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,065 miles
    Test number
    365685052484
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass52,065 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,065 miles
    Test number
    728585652200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,424 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,424 miles
    Test number
    437496741272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail51,420 miles (+566)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,420 miles
    Test number
    525035541244
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,854 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,854 miles
    Test number
    503736740249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,242 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,242 miles
    Test number
    580084159228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,576 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,576 miles
    Test number
    451500758250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,803 miles (+984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,803 miles
    Test number
    751220657245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Pass47,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,819 miles
    Test number
    672984756200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,819 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,819 miles
    Test number
    893654856295
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y265 LBT

Does Y265 LBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y265 LBT expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y265 LBT?
The MOT on Y265 LBT expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y265 LBT done?
Y265 LBT was recorded at 55,819 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 528 miles a year.
Has Y265 LBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 LBT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y265 LBT 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 Y265 LBT find?
Y265 LBT passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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