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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y278 TSUMOT history

Y278 TSU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2022.

Y278 TSU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2023
Mileage
73,184 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 TSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2023
Latest MOT test
3 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 TSU was last recorded at 73,184 miles on 3 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,184 miles · 20 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,184 miles
  • 2019 – 69,149 miles
  • 2018 – 57,280 miles
  • 2017 – 57,079 miles
  • 2016 – 49,602 miles
  • 2015 – 43,414 miles
  • 2014 – 40,930 miles
  • 2013 – 38,498 miles
  • 2012 – 35,750 miles
  • 2011 – 32,719 miles
  • 2010 – 29,280 miles
  • 2009 – 25,990 miles
  • 2008 – 22,291 miles
  • 2007 – 19,788 miles
  • 2006 – 16,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,184 miles
  • AdvisoryENGINE MIL LAMP ONRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    121918907581
    • AdvisoryENGINE MIL LAMP ON
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail73,184 miles5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    898739763251
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel EXCESSIVE TRAVEL (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE MIL LAMP ON
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail73,184 miles (+4,035)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    731884198342
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryENGINE MIL LAMP ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,149 miles (+11,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,149 miles
    Test number
    185092571475
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear brake slightly binding

  5. Pass57,280 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,280 miles
    Test number
    621706769554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,272 miles (+193)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,272 miles
    Test number
    550394917575
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass57,079 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,079 miles
    Test number
    744972764242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,077 miles (+151)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,077 miles
    Test number
    354819375355
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Fail56,926 miles (+7,324)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,926 miles
    Test number
    425045403438
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass49,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,602 miles
    Test number
    235478597464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,602 miles (+6,188)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,602 miles
    Test number
    707460429818
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass43,414 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,414 miles
    Test number
    609104815145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail43,412 miles (+2,482)5 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,412 miles
    Test number
    316495465098
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass40,930 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    326546444039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,928 miles (+2,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    606035444051
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass38,498 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,498 miles
    Test number
    696363253025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,750 miles (+3,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,750 miles
    Test number
    679189742092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass32,719 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,719 miles
    Test number
    848419151096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,280 miles (+3,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,280 miles
    Test number
    502672360056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass25,990 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,990 miles
    Test number
    292171469007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,291 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,291 miles
    Test number
    840483168019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,788 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,788 miles
    Test number
    131441667063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,480 miles
    Test number
    241781666081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 TSU

Does Y278 TSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 TSU expired on 2 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 TSU?
The MOT on Y278 TSU expired on 2 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 TSU done?
Y278 TSU was recorded at 73,184 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2022, an average of 3,507 miles a year.
Has Y278 TSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 TSU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 TSU 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 TSU find?
Y278 TSU passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2022 with 2 advisories: engine mil lamp on; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.

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