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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y271 CKLMOT history

Y271 CKL is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 124,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2022.

Y271 CKL green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2022
Mileage
124,354 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 CKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y271 CKL was last recorded at 124,354 miles on 22 Jun 2022, 12,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jun 2009: 77,024 miles, lower than 92,445 miles on 4 Jun 2008.

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
112,100 miles · 13 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
12,254 miles
Average per year
3,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,354 miles
  • 2021 – 112,100 miles
  • 2020 – 109,547 miles
  • 2019 – 108,245 miles
  • 2018 – 107,319 miles
  • 2017 – 106,442 miles
  • 2016 – 104,186 miles
  • 2015 – 97,766 miles
  • 2014 – 94,416 miles
  • 2013 – 91,218 miles
  • 2012 – 86,978 miles
  • 2011 – 83,979 miles
  • 2010 – 80,174 miles
  • 2009 – 77,024 miles
  • 2008 – 92,445 miles
  • 2007 – 68,939 miles
  • 2006 – 60,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,354 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering column slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail124,354 miles (+12,254)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,354 miles
    Test number
    112027455502
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass112,100 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,100 miles
    Test number
    738076782170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,839 miles (+2,292)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,839 miles
    Test number
    775560343066
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass109,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,547 miles
    Test number
    968982252919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,547 miles (+1,302)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,547 miles
    Test number
    308176487226
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass108,245 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    108,245 miles
    Test number
    993503235113
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail108,245 miles (+926)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,245 miles
    Test number
    516399400155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass107,319 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,319 miles
    Test number
    283207636870
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column slight play

  9. Fail107,319 miles (+877)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,319 miles
    Test number
    379469317962
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column slight play

  10. Pass106,442 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,442 miles
    Test number
    640709966320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,440 miles (+2,254)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,440 miles
    Test number
    783540531918
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CAT (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass104,186 miles (+6,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,186 miles
    Test number
    744576691205
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass97,766 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,766 miles
    Test number
    207112445464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on

  14. Fail97,766 miles (+3,350)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,766 miles
    Test number
    686352145198
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on

  15. Pass94,416 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    155764054146
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail94,415 miles (+3,197)5 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,415 miles
    Test number
    769204054126
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass91,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,218 miles
    Test number
    919126953173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail91,218 miles (+4,240)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,218 miles
    Test number
    358596953155
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass86,978 miles (+2,999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,978 miles
    Test number
    777918052189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,979 miles
    Test number
    398479751193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,979 miles (+3,805)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,979 miles
    Test number
    657789851150
    • Repaired at testCentre registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass80,174 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    953100660189
    • NoteFront outer antiroll bar bushes slight wear/play
    • NoteO/s rear sidelight slightly dim
    • NoteSlight play /movement in steering column bushes

  23. Fail80,174 miles (+3,150)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    742570460173
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront outer antiroll bar bushes slight wear/play
    • NoteO/s rear sidelight slightly dim
    • NoteSlight play /movement in steering column bushes

  24. Pass77,024 miles (-15,421)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    672256359186
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside mirror casing damaged

  25. Pass92,445 miles (+23,506)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    92,445 miles
    Test number
    362756358173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,939 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    68,939 miles
    Test number
    291699257174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,909 miles (+8,233)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,909 miles
    Test number
    114376257118
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall has small splits, but not showing cords yet
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin rotten , but exhaust not blowing

  28. Pass60,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    971915746126
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y271 CKL

Does Y271 CKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y271 CKL expired on 12 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y271 CKL?
The MOT on Y271 CKL expired on 12 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y271 CKL done?
Y271 CKL was recorded at 124,354 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2022, an average of 3,961 miles a year.
Has Y271 CKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 CKL has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y271 CKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y271 CKL find?
Y271 CKL failed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2022 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; emissions not tested; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy, and 7 more.

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