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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y281 HGXMOT history

Y281 HGX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 38,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2023.

Y281 HGX blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2024
Mileage
38,244 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 HGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 HGX was last recorded at 38,244 miles on 10 Aug 2023, 708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2018: 22,018 miles, lower than 187,841 miles on 16 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,536 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
708 miles
Average per year
1,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 38,244 miles
  • 2022 – 37,536 miles
  • 2021 – 28,291 miles
  • 2020 – 24,332 miles
  • 2019 – 22,396 miles
  • 2018 – 22,018 miles
  • 2017 – 187,841 miles
  • 2016 – 21,355 miles
  • 2015 – 20,513 miles
  • 2014 – 19,082 miles
  • 2013 – 17,696 miles
  • 2012 – 16,700 miles
  • 2011 – 15,853 miles
  • 2010 – 14,438 miles
  • 2009 – 13,076 miles
  • 2008 – 12,117 miles
  • 2007 – 11,023 miles
  • 2006 – 9,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,244 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,244 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,244 miles
    Test number
    625442467727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,536 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    37,536 miles
    Test number
    883072064099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,380 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    33,380 miles
    Test number
    885957259332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,291 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    28,291 miles
    Test number
    438085961026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,332 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    24,332 miles
    Test number
    984196646335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,396 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    22,396 miles
    Test number
    652239004371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    22,018 miles
    Test number
    333422046331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail22,018 miles (-165,823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,018 miles
    Test number
    455808317188
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  9. Pass187,841 miles (+166,486)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    187,841 miles
    Test number
    887240382745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,355 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,355 miles
    Test number
    454203926278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,513 miles (+1,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,513 miles
    Test number
    666403815098
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass19,082 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,082 miles
    Test number
    419064814076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,696 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    17,696 miles
    Test number
    695335013050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,700 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,700 miles
    Test number
    357167812035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,853 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,853 miles
    Test number
    908207421036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,438 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,438 miles
    Test number
    944832020099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,076 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,076 miles
    Test number
    484539619090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail13,063 miles (+946)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,063 miles
    Test number
    284307319045
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  19. Pass12,117 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,117 miles
    Test number
    823620438095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,023 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,023 miles
    Test number
    653812917062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    9,391 miles
    Test number
    661344716064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 HGX

Does Y281 HGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 HGX expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 HGX?
The MOT on Y281 HGX expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 HGX done?
Y281 HGX was recorded at 38,244 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2023, an average of 1,642 miles a year.
Has Y281 HGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 HGX has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on Y281 HGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y281 HGX find?
Y281 HGX passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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