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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y279 NPPMOT history

Y279 NPP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 24,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2024.

Y279 NPP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2025
Mileage
24,430 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 NPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 NPP was last recorded at 24,430 miles on 14 Sept 2024, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,272 miles · 2 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 24,430 miles
  • 2023 – 24,272 miles
  • 2022 – 24,005 miles
  • 2021 – 23,603 miles
  • 2020 – 23,277 miles
  • 2019 – 22,647 miles
  • 2018 – 22,049 miles
  • 2017 – 21,146 miles
  • 2016 – 20,040 miles
  • 2015 – 18,679 miles
  • 2014 – 17,425 miles
  • 2013 – 16,253 miles
  • 2012 – 14,888 miles
  • 2011 – 13,919 miles
  • 2010 – 13,039 miles
  • 2009 – 11,925 miles
  • 2008 – 10,795 miles
  • 2007 – 9,094 miles
  • 2006 – 7,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,430 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,430 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    24,430 miles
    Test number
    430649474146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,272 miles (+267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    24,272 miles
    Test number
    673793271966
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy in brake tester

  3. Pass24,005 miles (+402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    24,005 miles
    Test number
    213762348392
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear back box outer skin corroded

  4. Pass23,603 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    23,603 miles
    Test number
    233786789409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,277 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,277 miles
    Test number
    268098504749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail23,258 miles (+611)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,258 miles
    Test number
    793585812985
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass22,647 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    22,647 miles
    Test number
    100681287634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,049 miles (+903)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,049 miles
    Test number
    868884484734
    • AdvisoryEML on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak Gearbox/engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Back bush (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Back bush (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass21,146 miles (+1,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,146 miles
    Test number
    179689801773
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass20,040 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,040 miles
    Test number
    863108191920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,679 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,679 miles
    Test number
    977528015163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,425 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,425 miles
    Test number
    658931924166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,253 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,253 miles
    Test number
    729000923158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,888 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,888 miles
    Test number
    246051522182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,919 miles
    Test number
    358172431154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail13,919 miles (+880)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,919 miles
    Test number
    775452831174
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass13,039 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,039 miles
    Test number
    920291730180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,925 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,925 miles
    Test number
    851454839155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,795 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,795 miles
    Test number
    231166238475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,094 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,094 miles
    Test number
    821441837129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    7,143 miles
    Test number
    582320836135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 NPP

Does Y279 NPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 NPP expired on 27 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 NPP?
The MOT on Y279 NPP expired on 27 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 NPP done?
Y279 NPP was recorded at 24,430 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2024, an average of 942 miles a year.
Has Y279 NPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 NPP has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y279 NPP 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 Y279 NPP find?
Y279 NPP passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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