Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc
Y278 TGCMOT history
Y278 TGC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,721 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 160,721 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,645 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 TGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 TGC was last recorded at 160,721 miles on 8 Oct 2022, 2,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 157,878 miles · 1 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,843 miles
- Average per year
- 7,645 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 160,721 miles
- 2021 – 157,878 miles
- 2020 – 152,683 miles
- 2019 – 145,848 miles
- 2018 – 139,557 miles
- 2017 – 134,129 miles
- 2016 – 126,097 miles
- 2015 – 113,650 miles
- 2014 – 99,786 miles
- 2013 – 93,879 miles
- 2012 – 84,859 miles
- 2011 – 77,545 miles
- 2010 – 72,210 miles
- 2009 – 67,928 miles
- 2008 – 59,931 miles
- 2007 – 47,862 miles
- 2006 – 33,699 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,721 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine and gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,721 miles (+2,843)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 160,721 miles
- Test number
- 803616509862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,878 miles (+5,195)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 157,878 miles
- Test number
- 466326430239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,683 miles (+6,835)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 152,683 miles
- Test number
- 912488601681
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass145,848 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 145,848 miles
- Test number
- 671190345291
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive lower engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail145,828 miles (+6,271)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,828 miles
- Test number
- 452387737064
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2.5 mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive lower engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,557 miles (+5,428)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 139,557 miles
- Test number
- 306757256049
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Pass134,129 miles (+8,032)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 134,129 miles
- Test number
- 521044685663
- AdvisoryGear change very stiff
- AdvisoryRefit engine beather
Pass126,097 miles (+12,447)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 126,097 miles
- Test number
- 199632230058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,650 miles (+13,864)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 113,650 miles
- Test number
- 873998634492
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst and rear silencer (7.1.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,786 miles (+5,907)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 99,786 miles
- Test number
- 379886164255
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly distorted
Pass93,879 miles (+9,020)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 93,879 miles
- Test number
- 808091913221
- NoteWipers smear screen slightly
Pass84,859 miles (+7,314)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 84,859 miles
- Test number
- 826912412232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,545 miles (+5,335)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 77,545 miles
- Test number
- 707038621251
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre has a small nick in wall
Pass72,210 miles (+4,282)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 72,210 miles
- Test number
- 651921610278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,928 miles (+7,997)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 67,928 miles
- Test number
- 303721439239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,931 miles (+12,069)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 59,931 miles
- Test number
- 324309138267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,862 miles (+3,015)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 47,862 miles
- Test number
- 194458497111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,847 miles (+11,148)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 44,847 miles
- Test number
- 432749957046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,699 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 33,699 miles
- Test number
- 281156056095
- NoteRear exhaust box outer casing corroded to excess
Fail33,699 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,699 miles
- Test number
- 621136856008
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteRear exhaust box outer casing corroded to excess
Questions about Y278 TGC
- Does Y278 TGC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y278 TGC expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 TGC?
- The MOT on Y278 TGC expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y278 TGC done?
- Y278 TGC was recorded at 160,721 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2022, an average of 7,645 miles a year.
- Has Y278 TGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 TGC has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y278 TGC 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 TGC find?
- Y278 TGC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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