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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y273 ERUMOT history

Y273 ERU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

Y273 ERU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
116,519 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 ERU
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
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 ERU was last recorded at 116,519 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 4,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,829 miles · 5 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,690 miles
Average per year
6,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,519 miles
  • 2021 – 111,829 miles
  • 2020 – 110,794 miles
  • 2019 – 104,748 miles
  • 2018 – 97,891 miles
  • 2017 – 89,891 miles
  • 2016 – 84,672 miles
  • 2015 – 78,372 miles
  • 2014 – 69,692 miles
  • 2013 – 62,199 miles
  • 2012 – 54,209 miles
  • 2011 – 44,255 miles
  • 2010 – 37,908 miles
  • 2009 – 31,514 miles
  • 2008 – 25,141 miles
  • 2007 – 16,777 miles
  • 2006 – 15,750 miles
  • 2005 – 12,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,519 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded / slight blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,519 miles (+4,690)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,519 miles
    Test number
    632837738018
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,829 miles
    Test number
    717603586430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail111,828 miles (+1,034)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,828 miles
    Test number
    896157709518
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,794 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,794 miles
    Test number
    990223807796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded / slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail110,789 miles (+6,041)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,789 miles
    Test number
    973533725875
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens' faded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded / slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass104,748 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,748 miles
    Test number
    260352907952
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail104,742 miles (+6,851)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,742 miles
    Test number
    575741722321
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass97,891 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,891 miles
    Test number
    696383066289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,885 miles (+7,994)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,885 miles
    Test number
    607075559781
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass89,891 miles (+5,219)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,891 miles
    Test number
    823795937452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass84,672 miles (+6,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,672 miles
    Test number
    948166202198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass78,372 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    765633685049
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light staying on

  13. Fail78,349 miles (+8,657)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,349 miles
    Test number
    709742685002
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light staying on

  14. Pass69,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    619409774063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,692 miles (+7,493)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    377468574029
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • 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)

  16. Pass62,199 miles (+7,990)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,199 miles
    Test number
    756715383021
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteEngine check light ,on

  17. Pass54,209 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,209 miles
    Test number
    375461482095
    • NoteRear tyres close to wear indicators. o/s/r tyre perished on inner wall.

  18. Fail54,209 miles (+9,954)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,209 miles
    Test number
    818091582064
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres close to wear indicators. o/s/r tyre perished on inner wall.

  19. Pass44,255 miles (+6,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,255 miles
    Test number
    535165371015
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  20. Pass37,908 miles (+6,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    523951760068
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass31,514 miles (+6,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,514 miles
    Test number
    722056979085
    • NoteRear silencer corroded. Oil leak evident.

  22. Pass25,141 miles (+8,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,141 miles
    Test number
    101057778095
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass16,777 miles (+1,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,777 miles
    Test number
    840157487022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass15,750 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,750 miles
    Test number
    283651696415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    12,592 miles
    Test number
    164310885105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 ERU

Does Y273 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 ERU expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 ERU?
The MOT on Y273 ERU expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 ERU done?
Y273 ERU was recorded at 116,519 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 6,024 miles a year.
Has Y273 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 ERU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y273 ERU 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 Y273 ERU find?
Y273 ERU passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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