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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y287 GMAMOT history

Y287 GMA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 75,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

Y287 GMA blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
75,576 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y287 GMA
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
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y287 GMA was last recorded at 75,576 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 3,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,626 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,950 miles
Average per year
2,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,576 miles
  • 2024 – 71,626 miles
  • 2023 – 64,128 miles
  • 2022 – 59,733 miles
  • 2021 – 54,922 miles
  • 2020 – 49,782 miles
  • 2019 – 49,266 miles
  • 2018 – 46,869 miles
  • 2017 – 46,469 miles
  • 2016 – 46,456 miles
  • 2015 – 45,409 miles
  • 2014 – 41,952 miles
  • 2013 – 38,846 miles
  • 2012 – 36,033 miles
  • 2011 – 33,166 miles
  • 2010 – 30,272 miles
  • 2009 – 27,246 miles
  • 2008 – 23,881 miles
  • 2007 – 20,606 miles
  • 2006 – 17,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,576 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,576 miles (+3,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,576 miles
    Test number
    891358038407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass71,626 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,626 miles
    Test number
    121868529453
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,573 miles (+7,445)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,573 miles
    Test number
    785024025472
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass64,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,128 miles
    Test number
    529330375085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,128 miles (+4,395)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,128 miles
    Test number
    845293666586
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass59,733 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,733 miles
    Test number
    694327041978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,720 miles (+4,798)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,720 miles
    Test number
    416886606584
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass54,922 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,922 miles
    Test number
    349807455133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,782 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,782 miles
    Test number
    608466310217
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  10. Fail49,782 miles (+516)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,782 miles
    Test number
    296284401895
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive smoke, all readings affected (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  11. Pass49,266 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    49,266 miles
    Test number
    852191781637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,869 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,869 miles
    Test number
    999158011544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,469 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,469 miles
    Test number
    745077241157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,456 miles
    Test number
    334904934535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,456 miles (+1,047)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,456 miles
    Test number
    208554516130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass45,409 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,409 miles
    Test number
    388307825095
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail45,259 miles (+3,307)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,259 miles
    Test number
    787617515018
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass41,952 miles (+3,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,952 miles
    Test number
    596411614012
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail38,846 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,846 miles
    Test number
    188765903421
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass38,846 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,846 miles
    Test number
    427715303031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,033 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,033 miles
    Test number
    196954212483
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass36,033 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,033 miles
    Test number
    227894612072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,166 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,166 miles
    Test number
    907412921032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,111 miles (+2,839)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,111 miles
    Test number
    409675411065
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Fail30,272 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,272 miles
    Test number
    134806610492
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass30,272 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,272 miles
    Test number
    424916710031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,246 miles (+3,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,246 miles
    Test number
    952527319085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass23,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,881 miles
    Test number
    122141828050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,881 miles (+3,275)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,881 miles
    Test number
    342048818028
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass20,606 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,606 miles
    Test number
    873125927004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass17,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,093 miles
    Test number
    704020326086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y287 GMA

Does Y287 GMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y287 GMA expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y287 GMA?
The MOT on Y287 GMA expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y287 GMA done?
Y287 GMA was recorded at 75,576 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 2,981 miles a year.
Has Y287 GMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y287 GMA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y287 GMA 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 Y287 GMA find?
Y287 GMA passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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