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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y273 TDLMOT history

Y273 TDL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

Y273 TDL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
130,211 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 TDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 TDL was last recorded at 130,211 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,197 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,211 miles
  • 2024 – 123,548 miles
  • 2023 – 110,469 miles
  • 2022 – 110,365 miles
  • 2021 – 109,913 miles
  • 2019 – 107,578 miles
  • 2018 – 105,538 miles
  • 2017 – 102,662 miles
  • 2016 – 100,199 miles
  • 2015 – 96,560 miles
  • 2014 – 90,928 miles
  • 2013 – 82,948 miles
  • 2012 – 71,352 miles
  • 2011 – 65,414 miles
  • 2010 – 56,435 miles
  • 2009 – 49,101 miles
  • 2008 – 43,821 miles
  • 2007 – 36,865 miles
  • 2006 – 29,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,211 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,211 miles (+14)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,211 miles
    Test number
    119700116082
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Fail130,197 miles (+6,649)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,197 miles
    Test number
    456704948478
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass123,548 miles (+13,079)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,548 miles
    Test number
    152221332742
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,469 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,469 miles
    Test number
    227185318669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,365 miles (+452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,365 miles
    Test number
    157187321562
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass109,913 miles (+2,335)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,913 miles
    Test number
    994709805463
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass107,578 miles (+2,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,578 miles
    Test number
    225590181511
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : slight play in both rear axle bushes
    • AdvisoryAdvise : slight play in nearside inner steering arm

  8. Pass105,538 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,538 miles
    Test number
    652208940741
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail105,530 miles (+2,868)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,530 miles
    Test number
    557073843983
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass102,662 miles (+2,463)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,662 miles
    Test number
    551049758370
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass100,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,199 miles
    Test number
    812216756105
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail100,199 miles (+3,639)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,199 miles
    Test number
    750843712582
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass96,560 miles (+5,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    689126485030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass90,928 miles (+7,980)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,928 miles
    Test number
    337621794022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass82,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,948 miles
    Test number
    228072263187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,947 miles (+11,595)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,947 miles
    Test number
    226742163162
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass71,352 miles (+5,938)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,352 miles
    Test number
    608013052100
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perrished in tread

  18. Pass65,414 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    326264161186
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres cracked and perished
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  19. Fail65,414 miles (+8,979)2 dangerous5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    985454861198
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edge very low tread (possible tracking fault)
    • NoteFront tyres cracked and perished
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteRear tyres cracked and perished

  20. Fail56,435 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,435 miles
    Test number
    270118110498
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slightly perished/cracked sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slightly perished/cracked sidewall

  21. Pass56,435 miles (+7,334)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,435 miles
    Test number
    424328810154
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slightly perished/cracked sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slightly perished/cracked sidewall

  22. Pass49,101 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,101 miles
    Test number
    152451219185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,821 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,821 miles
    Test number
    203436308481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,865 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,865 miles
    Test number
    551478477046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,533 miles
    Test number
    421558896086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 TDL

Does Y273 TDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 TDL expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 TDL?
The MOT on Y273 TDL expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 TDL done?
Y273 TDL was recorded at 130,211 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 5,169 miles a year.
Has Y273 TDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 TDL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y273 TDL 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 TDL find?
Y273 TDL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch; nearside rear tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch, and 4 more.

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