Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y294 BLSMOT history
Y294 BLS is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,121 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 73,121 mi
- At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y294 BLS
- 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 20 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y294 BLS was last recorded at 73,121 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 6,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 66,582 miles · 8 Dec 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 6,539 miles
- Average per year
- 3,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 73,121 miles
- 2018 – 66,582 miles
- 2017 – 62,132 miles
- 2016 – 51,008 miles
- 2015 – 44,209 miles
- 2014 – 35,855 miles
- 2013 – 23,778 miles
- 2012 – 19,376 miles
- 2011 – 16,329 miles
- 2010 – 13,199 miles
- 2009 – 12,393 miles
- 2008 – 11,650 miles
- 2007 – 10,598 miles
- 2006 – 9,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,121 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,121 miles (+6,539)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 73,121 miles
- Test number
- 907334913162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass66,582 miles (+4,450)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 66,582 miles
- Test number
- 101476479335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,132 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 62,132 miles
- Test number
- 816466201491
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail62,132 miles (+11,124)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,132 miles
- Test number
- 998936072896
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,008 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 51,008 miles
- Test number
- 405520821726
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Fail51,008 miles (+6,799)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,008 miles
- Test number
- 855478947009
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Pass44,209 miles (+8,354)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 44,209 miles
- Test number
- 907217855068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNearside wiper split
- NoteSlight exhaust blow at flexy section
Pass35,855 miles (+12,077)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 35,855 miles
- Test number
- 446346254053
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass23,778 miles (+4,402)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 23,778 miles
- Test number
- 116546053023
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass19,376 miles (+3,047)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 19,376 miles
- Test number
- 615216852035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,329 miles (+3,130)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 16,329 miles
- Test number
- 369830851034
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,199 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 13,199 miles
- Test number
- 932079720025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,182 miles (+789)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,182 miles
- Test number
- 642622820011
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass12,393 miles (+743)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 12,393 miles
- Test number
- 183224549415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,650 miles (+1,052)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 11,650 miles
- Test number
- 994597838035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,598 miles (+1,496)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 10,598 miles
- Test number
- 264629237090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 9,102 miles
- Test number
- 493926846007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y294 BLS
- Does Y294 BLS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y294 BLS expired on 20 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y294 BLS?
- The MOT on Y294 BLS expired on 20 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y294 BLS done?
- Y294 BLS was recorded at 73,121 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 3,587 miles a year.
- Has Y294 BLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y294 BLS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2017.
- Has the mileage on Y294 BLS 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 Y294 BLS find?
- Y294 BLS passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.
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