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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y274 HMXMOT history

Y274 HMX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2022.

Y274 HMX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
96,302 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 HMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 HMX was last recorded at 96,302 miles on 19 Apr 2022, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,011 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
3,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,302 miles
  • 2021 – 94,748 miles
  • 2020 – 94,225 miles
  • 2019 – 92,925 miles
  • 2018 – 91,533 miles
  • 2017 – 89,536 miles
  • 2016 – 87,136 miles
  • 2015 – 84,423 miles
  • 2014 – 81,886 miles
  • 2013 – 79,345 miles
  • 2012 – 76,157 miles
  • 2011 – 72,928 miles
  • 2010 – 68,678 miles
  • 2009 – 64,120 miles
  • 2008 – 57,817 miles
  • 2007 – 51,559 miles
  • 2006 – 46,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,302 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,302 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,302 miles
    Test number
    213011499934
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail96,302 miles (+291)1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,302 miles
    Test number
    665261398354
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail96,011 miles (+1,263)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,011 miles
    Test number
    366108655556
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,748 miles (+523)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,748 miles
    Test number
    148103827877
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both clouded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,225 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    94,225 miles
    Test number
    815600336815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,925 miles (+1,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    92,925 miles
    Test number
    225047867041
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing
    • AdvisoryPoor pattern both front head lights

  7. Pass91,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,533 miles
    Test number
    250219899836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,530 miles (+1,994)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,530 miles
    Test number
    766629787884
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  9. Pass89,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,536 miles
    Test number
    738485514122
    • AdvisoryFront tyre inner edges worn
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps clouded

  10. Fail89,534 miles (+2,398)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,534 miles
    Test number
    727506585739
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre inner edges worn
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps clouded

  11. Pass87,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    457802499925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,136 miles (+2,713)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    592611800534
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass84,423 miles (+2,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,423 miles
    Test number
    827530805198
    • 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)

  14. Pass81,886 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,886 miles
    Test number
    895769094089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,345 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,345 miles
    Test number
    849666683044
    • NotePoor pattern off side front light

  16. Fail79,345 miles (+3,188)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,345 miles
    Test number
    237699873082
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NotePoor pattern off side front light

  17. Pass76,157 miles (+3,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,157 miles
    Test number
    249235692059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,928 miles (+4,250)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,928 miles
    Test number
    765077481003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm

  19. Pass68,678 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,678 miles
    Test number
    384655900143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,120 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,120 miles
    Test number
    873447309159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,817 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,817 miles
    Test number
    392829148082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,559 miles (+5,409)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,559 miles
    Test number
    111788347442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,150 miles
    Test number
    882249146057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 HMX

Does Y274 HMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y274 HMX expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y274 HMX?
The MOT on Y274 HMX expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y274 HMX done?
Y274 HMX was recorded at 96,302 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2022, an average of 3,103 miles a year.
Has Y274 HMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 HMX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y274 HMX 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 Y274 HMX find?
Y274 HMX passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 9 more.

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