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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y285 UDSMOT history

Y285 UDS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 100,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

Y285 UDS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2024
Mileage
100,451 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 UDS
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
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 UDS was last recorded at 100,451 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,450 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,451 miles
  • 2022 – 99,169 miles
  • 2021 – 97,690 miles
  • 2020 – 95,531 miles
  • 2019 – 93,787 miles
  • 2018 – 89,831 miles
  • 2017 – 84,518 miles
  • 2016 – 81,864 miles
  • 2015 – 76,435 miles
  • 2014 – 70,905 miles
  • 2013 – 65,564 miles
  • 2012 – 59,082 miles
  • 2011 – 48,080 miles
  • 2010 – 38,433 miles
  • 2009 – 27,425 miles
  • 2008 – 24,425 miles
  • 2007 – 22,597 miles
  • 2006 – 20,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,451 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coil springs corroded but complete

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,451 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,451 miles
    Test number
    364556564547
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail100,450 miles (+10)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,450 miles
    Test number
    672644704770
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail100,440 miles (+1,271)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,440 miles
    Test number
    735345064971
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached shocker corroded and insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,169 miles (+1,479)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,169 miles
    Test number
    625402008322
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,690 miles (+2,159)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    744177015109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes warn

  6. Pass95,531 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,531 miles
    Test number
    912439159601
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded but complete

  7. Fail95,530 miles (+1,743)8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,530 miles
    Test number
    353892478762
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded but complete

  8. Pass93,787 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,787 miles
    Test number
    189740145177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail93,746 miles (+3,915)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    928661188331
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,831 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,831 miles
    Test number
    379365342350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,518 miles
    Test number
    987347622943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,517 miles (+2,653)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,517 miles
    Test number
    533279504127
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

  13. Pass81,864 miles (+56)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,864 miles
    Test number
    693076589519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened cup (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  14. Fail81,808 miles (+5,373)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,808 miles
    Test number
    163355928097
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened cup (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  15. Pass76,435 miles (+5,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    225144586285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat wont tip
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass70,905 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,905 miles
    Test number
    379382864404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,564 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,564 miles
    Test number
    419383673240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail65,559 miles (+6,477)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    949959063277
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail59,082 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,082 miles
    Test number
    256940772235
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass59,082 miles (+11,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,082 miles
    Test number
    906940072269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass48,080 miles (+9,647)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,080 miles
    Test number
    147706361276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,433 miles
    Test number
    934193270231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,433 miles (+11,008)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,433 miles
    Test number
    544203370217
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass27,425 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,425 miles
    Test number
    444563479228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,425 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,425 miles
    Test number
    123652568284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,597 miles (+2,357)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,597 miles
    Test number
    501289867208
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  27. Pass20,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,240 miles
    Test number
    422057256278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 UDS

Does Y285 UDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 UDS expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 UDS?
The MOT on Y285 UDS expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 UDS done?
Y285 UDS was recorded at 100,451 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 4,697 miles a year.
Has Y285 UDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 UDS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y285 UDS 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 UDS find?
Y285 UDS passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; engine light on; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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