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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y286 VKHMOT history

Y286 VKH is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.

Y286 VKH white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2023
Mileage
80,199 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 VKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 VKH was last recorded at 80,199 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 5,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,888 miles · 11 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,311 miles
Average per year
2,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,199 miles
  • 2021 – 74,888 miles
  • 2020 – 71,749 miles
  • 2019 – 69,814 miles
  • 2018 – 65,600 miles
  • 2017 – 62,681 miles
  • 2015 – 60,127 miles
  • 2014 – 52,577 miles
  • 2013 – 48,638 miles
  • 2012 – 47,323 miles
  • 2011 – 46,394 miles
  • 2010 – 44,867 miles
  • 2009 – 41,690 miles
  • 2008 – 38,518 miles
  • 2007 – 35,663 miles
  • 2006 – 31,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,199 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,199 miles (+5,311)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,199 miles
    Test number
    749102982280
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,888 miles (+3,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,888 miles
    Test number
    773035880328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRecommend park brake be serviced park brake lever long pull and near side rear brake slightly binding

  3. Pass71,749 miles (+1,935)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,749 miles
    Test number
    478023715638
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,814 miles (+4,214)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,814 miles
    Test number
    788614799164
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass65,600 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    401125931130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,681 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    968533230773
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail62,681 miles (+2,554)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    500125933316
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/r13 80t (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass60,127 miles (+7,550)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    399515275952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,577 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,577 miles
    Test number
    728036484266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,638 miles (+1,315)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,638 miles
    Test number
    349119993266
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass47,323 miles (+929)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    185949042295
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass46,394 miles (+1,527)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,394 miles
    Test number
    505556711290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass44,867 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,867 miles
    Test number
    583315290125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,690 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,690 miles
    Test number
    202271879192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil below limit

  15. Pass41,690 miles (+3,172)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,690 miles
    Test number
    844071579164
    • NoteEngine oil below limit

  16. Pass38,518 miles (+2,855)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,518 miles
    Test number
    882440958189
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass35,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,663 miles
    Test number
    902424577145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,663 miles (+3,668)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,663 miles
    Test number
    920017967162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  19. Pass31,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,995 miles
    Test number
    801815266122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y286 VKH

Does Y286 VKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y286 VKH expired on 10 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y286 VKH?
The MOT on Y286 VKH expired on 10 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y286 VKH done?
Y286 VKH was recorded at 80,199 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 2,976 miles a year.
Has Y286 VKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 VKH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on Y286 VKH 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 Y286 VKH find?
Y286 VKH passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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