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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y293 TGGMOT history

Y293 TGG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

Y293 TGG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
103,873 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y293 TGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y293 TGG was last recorded at 103,873 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,872 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,873 miles
  • 2024 – 98,247 miles
  • 2023 – 87,557 miles
  • 2022 – 85,801 miles
  • 2021 – 82,688 miles
  • 2019 – 80,851 miles
  • 2018 – 78,885 miles
  • 2017 – 76,394 miles
  • 2016 – 73,310 miles
  • 2015 – 70,237 miles
  • 2014 – 68,130 miles
  • 2013 – 65,780 miles
  • 2012 – 62,673 miles
  • 2011 – 58,430 miles
  • 2010 – 54,626 miles
  • 2009 – 50,791 miles
  • 2008 – 46,381 miles
  • 2007 – 42,085 miles
  • 2006 – 37,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,873 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,873 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,873 miles
    Test number
    897060673639
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail103,872 miles (+5,625)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,872 miles
    Test number
    488136358974
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass98,247 miles (+10,690)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,247 miles
    Test number
    964136964695
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass87,557 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,557 miles
    Test number
    978716113887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,556 miles (+1,755)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,556 miles
    Test number
    742513835943
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass85,801 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,801 miles
    Test number
    362636235233
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat slightly insecure
  7. Fail85,792 miles (+3,104)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,792 miles
    Test number
    107143523949
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat slightly insecure
  8. Pass82,688 miles (+1,837)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,688 miles
    Test number
    182496685274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass80,851 miles (+1,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,851 miles
    Test number
    818169045170
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass78,885 miles (+2,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,885 miles
    Test number
    314834495852
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass76,394 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,394 miles
    Test number
    120114551109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,310 miles (+3,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,310 miles
    Test number
    751233833320
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass70,237 miles (+2,107)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,237 miles
    Test number
    778883515208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,130 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,130 miles
    Test number
    379049504263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,780 miles (+3,107)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,780 miles
    Test number
    347496103496
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  16. Pass62,673 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    729229502220
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  17. Fail62,661 miles (+4,231)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,661 miles
    Test number
    275628402284
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  18. Pass58,430 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,430 miles
    Test number
    345638301478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,626 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,626 miles
    Test number
    270269500276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,586 miles (+3,795)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,586 miles
    Test number
    662183700267
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  21. Pass50,791 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    631496499133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,381 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,381 miles
    Test number
    480135908282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,085 miles (+4,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,085 miles
    Test number
    321345807410
    • 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)
  24. Pass37,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,393 miles
    Test number
    892565596111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y293 TGG

Does Y293 TGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y293 TGG expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y293 TGG?
The MOT on Y293 TGG expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y293 TGG done?
Y293 TGG was recorded at 103,873 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 3,461 miles a year.
Has Y293 TGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y293 TGG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y293 TGG 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 Y293 TGG find?
Y293 TGG passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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