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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y278 ERUMOT history

Y278 ERU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

Y278 ERU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
100,898 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 ERU was last recorded at 100,898 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,896 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,898 miles
  • 2020 – 96,425 miles
  • 2019 – 89,380 miles
  • 2018 – 82,471 miles
  • 2017 – 75,256 miles
  • 2016 – 66,814 miles
  • 2015 – 59,990 miles
  • 2014 – 54,452 miles
  • 2013 – 48,626 miles
  • 2012 – 43,634 miles
  • 2011 – 31,317 miles
  • 2010 – 26,508 miles
  • 2009 – 23,746 miles
  • 2008 – 22,196 miles
  • 2007 – 21,095 miles
  • 2006 – 19,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,898 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryReverse lights not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,898 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,898 miles
    Test number
    171662922394
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  2. Fail100,896 miles (+4,471)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,896 miles
    Test number
    592166919512
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  3. Pass96,425 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,425 miles
    Test number
    377818529398
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail96,425 miles (+7,045)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,425 miles
    Test number
    139352673223
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass89,380 miles (+11)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,380 miles
    Test number
    994204145204
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail89,369 miles (+6,898)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,369 miles
    Test number
    301853703316
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,471 miles (+7,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    539148071802
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass75,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    558408273585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also fitted in rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn/wearing lumpy
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail75,249 miles (+8,435)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,249 miles
    Test number
    991065529574
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also fitted in rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn/wearing lumpy
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass66,814 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,814 miles
    Test number
    743330168292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv gaiter loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing lumpy/stepped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a nail in
    • AdvisoryHt lead is arcing causing a spark in engine bay
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail66,807 miles (+6,817)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,807 miles
    Test number
    113359566658
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv gaiter loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing lumpy/stepped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a nail in
    • AdvisoryHt lead is arcing causing a spark in engine bay
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass59,990 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    806807605141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,452 miles (+5,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    208334504429
    • AdvisoryFront 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. Pass48,626 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,626 miles
    Test number
    639908273096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,634 miles (+12,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    719576122286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass31,317 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,317 miles
    Test number
    678343421222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,508 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,508 miles
    Test number
    273539500213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,746 miles (+1,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,746 miles
    Test number
    402334309208
    • NoteRear brake imbalance 20%

  19. Pass22,196 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,196 miles
    Test number
    720949918207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,095 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,095 miles
    Test number
    600911787148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,009 miles
    Test number
    594605986161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,009 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,009 miles
    Test number
    251094486465
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about Y278 ERU

Does Y278 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 ERU expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 ERU?
The MOT on Y278 ERU expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 ERU done?
Y278 ERU was recorded at 100,898 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 5,202 miles a year.
Has Y278 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 ERU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 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 Y278 ERU find?
Y278 ERU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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