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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y289 GMAMOT history

Y289 GMA is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

Y289 GMA green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2023
Mileage
97,144 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 GMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 GMA was last recorded at 97,144 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,133 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,144 miles
  • 2021 – 89,721 miles
  • 2020 – 80,486 miles
  • 2019 – 68,357 miles
  • 2018 – 64,170 miles
  • 2017 – 60,464 miles
  • 2016 – 55,343 miles
  • 2015 – 50,823 miles
  • 2014 – 43,097 miles
  • 2013 – 38,314 miles
  • 2012 – 32,889 miles
  • 2011 – 30,758 miles
  • 2010 – 25,370 miles
  • 2009 – 22,184 miles
  • 2008 – 19,086 miles
  • 2007 – 16,749 miles
  • 2006 – 15,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,144 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,144 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,144 miles
    Test number
    394080676180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Fail97,133 miles (+7,412)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    241639115585
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Pass89,721 miles (+9,235)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,721 miles
    Test number
    626995151352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,486 miles (+12,129)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,486 miles
    Test number
    793362989550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,357 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,357 miles
    Test number
    789175000054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,170 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,170 miles
    Test number
    852959842871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,464 miles (+5,121)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,464 miles
    Test number
    293194006248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,343 miles
    Test number
    314430799266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,343 miles (+4,520)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,343 miles
    Test number
    426386658932
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  10. Pass50,823 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,823 miles
    Test number
    239178625069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust backbox corroding.
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone (rear) rubber bush bonding deteriorating.
  11. Fail50,823 miles (+7,726)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,823 miles
    Test number
    108858025089
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust backbox corroding.
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone (rear) rubber bush bonding deteriorating.
  12. Pass43,097 miles (+4,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,097 miles
    Test number
    548837014088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass38,314 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    459781823069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,889 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,889 miles
    Test number
    459428232041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,758 miles
    Test number
    266811141053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,758 miles (+5,388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,758 miles
    Test number
    146471441404
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
  17. Pass25,370 miles (+3,186)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,370 miles
    Test number
    480956130057
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass22,184 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,184 miles
    Test number
    204187639006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,086 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,086 miles
    Test number
    822677038098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,749 miles (+973)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,749 miles
    Test number
    493960647026
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteGear selector oil seal leaking
    • NoteRear axle bushes starting to de bond
  21. Pass15,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,776 miles
    Test number
    573461346021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y289 GMA

Does Y289 GMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 GMA expired on 12 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 GMA?
The MOT on Y289 GMA expired on 12 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 GMA done?
Y289 GMA was recorded at 97,144 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 5,105 miles a year.
Has Y289 GMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 GMA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y289 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 Y289 GMA find?
Y289 GMA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.

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