Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y285 NGXMOT history
Y285 NGX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 38,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 38,288 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,798 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y285 NGX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 23 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y285 NGX was last recorded at 38,288 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 11,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 27,231 miles · 3 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 11,057 miles
- Average per year
- 1,798 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 38,288 miles
- 2021 – 27,231 miles
- 2019 – 18,117 miles
- 2018 – 12,605 miles
- 2016 – 9,914 miles
- 2015 – 9,687 miles
- 2014 – 9,306 miles
- 2013 – 8,503 miles
- 2012 – 7,393 miles
- 2011 – 6,695 miles
- 2010 – 5,825 miles
- 2009 – 5,208 miles
- 2008 – 4,467 miles
- 2007 – 3,796 miles
- 2006 – 2,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass38,288 miles
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,288 miles (+11,057)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 38,288 miles
- Test number
- 704012520964
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass27,231 miles (+70)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 27,231 miles
- Test number
- 345799700954
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail27,161 miles (+9,044)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,161 miles
- Test number
- 112074842713
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass18,117 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 18,117 miles
- Test number
- 607126198130
- AdvisoryExhaust pipe leaking, between the muffler and the pipe.
Fail18,108 miles (+5,503)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,108 miles
- Test number
- 882096510887
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass12,605 miles (+2,691)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 12,605 miles
- Test number
- 799560839925
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass9,914 miles (+227)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 9,914 miles
- Test number
- 184176534603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,687 miles (+381)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 9,687 miles
- Test number
- 935534855166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,306 miles (+803)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 9,306 miles
- Test number
- 636684954151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,503 miles (+1,110)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 8,503 miles
- Test number
- 599401263102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,393 miles (+698)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 7,393 miles
- Test number
- 727463202117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,695 miles (+870)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 6,695 miles
- Test number
- 488652201156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,825 miles (+617)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 5,825 miles
- Test number
- 503314600118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,208 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 5,208 miles
- Test number
- 793957909174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail5,208 miles (+741)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,208 miles
- Test number
- 200747109147
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Fail4,467 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,467 miles
- Test number
- 302877508110
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass4,467 miles (+671)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 4,467 miles
- Test number
- 970827208160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,796 miles (+1,039)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 3,796 miles
- Test number
- 531332107179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 2,757 miles
- Test number
- 294111206404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y285 NGX
- Does Y285 NGX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 NGX is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y285 NGX?
- The MOT on Y285 NGX is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y285 NGX done?
- Y285 NGX was recorded at 38,288 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 1,798 miles a year.
- Has Y285 NGX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y285 NGX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y285 NGX 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 Y285 NGX find?
- Y285 NGX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.
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