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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y265 TGCMOT history

Y265 TGC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

Y265 TGC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2025
Mileage
70,425 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 TGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y265 TGC was last recorded at 70,425 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 5,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2020: 63,393 miles, lower than 64,033 miles on 20 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,355 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,070 miles
Average per year
1,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,425 miles
  • 2023 – 65,355 miles
  • 2022 – 65,046 miles
  • 2021 – 64,595 miles
  • 2020 – 63,393 miles
  • 2019 – 64,033 miles
  • 2018 – 63,787 miles
  • 2017 – 63,329 miles
  • 2016 – 62,946 miles
  • 2015 – 62,509 miles
  • 2014 – 61,995 miles
  • 2013 – 61,238 miles
  • 2012 – 59,524 miles
  • 2011 – 57,452 miles
  • 2010 – 55,372 miles
  • 2009 – 52,354 miles
  • 2008 – 49,173 miles
  • 2007 – 45,581 miles
  • 2006 – 42,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,425 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,425 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,425 miles
    Test number
    475220674254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,355 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,355 miles
    Test number
    861042656284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,046 miles
    Test number
    345615309497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,046 miles (+451)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,046 miles
    Test number
    126163449521
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass64,595 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,595 miles
    Test number
    125055879338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,393 miles
    Test number
    541605792832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,393 miles (-640)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,393 miles
    Test number
    911100927923
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass64,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,033 miles
    Test number
    122324421144
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Fail64,033 miles (+246)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,033 miles
    Test number
    207219155299
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass63,787 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,787 miles
    Test number
    713408310465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,329 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,329 miles
    Test number
    952299536088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,946 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,946 miles
    Test number
    838723888317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,509 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,509 miles
    Test number
    787908045079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,995 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,995 miles
    Test number
    428839344087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    745724943090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail61,238 miles (+1,714)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    127133943489
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass59,524 miles (+2,072)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,524 miles
    Test number
    529914842055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front wipers split at end of blade
    • NoteExhaust front pipe mount starting to crack
  18. Pass57,452 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,452 miles
    Test number
    617809231043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,372 miles (+3,018)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,372 miles
    Test number
    221443840015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  20. Pass52,354 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,354 miles
    Test number
    550811549006
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteO/s/f seat easy access handle broken
  21. Fail52,354 miles (+3,181)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,354 miles
    Test number
    262931349096
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteO/s/f seat easy access handle broken
  22. Pass49,173 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,173 miles
    Test number
    980676448046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,581 miles (+3,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,581 miles
    Test number
    110058437434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass42,307 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,307 miles
    Test number
    484762766095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y265 TGC

Does Y265 TGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y265 TGC expired on 3 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y265 TGC?
The MOT on Y265 TGC expired on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y265 TGC done?
Y265 TGC was recorded at 70,425 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 1,562 miles a year.
Has Y265 TGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 TGC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y265 TGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y265 TGC find?
Y265 TGC passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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