
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y295 UTRMOT history
Y295 UTR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 177,486 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,725 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y295 UTR
- 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
- 14 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y295 UTR was last recorded at 177,486 miles on 16 Sept 2023, 11,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 165,800 miles · 19 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 11,686 miles
- Average per year
- 9,725 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 177,486 miles
- 2022 – 165,800 miles
- 2021 – 163,155 miles
- 2020 – 158,815 miles
- 2019 – 156,871 miles
- 2018 – 153,577 miles
- 2017 – 141,066 miles
- 2016 – 122,355 miles
- 2015 – 109,417 miles
- 2014 – 105,524 miles
- 2013 – 99,187 miles
- 2012 – 89,615 miles
- 2011 – 84,769 miles
- 2010 – 55,007 miles
- 2009 – 24,815 miles
- 2008 – 12,665 miles
- 2007 – 12,202 miles
- 2006 – 10,601 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Slight play inner steering link
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,486 miles (+11,686)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 177,486 miles
- Test number
- 187351569483
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass165,800 miles (+2,645)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 165,800 miles
- Test number
- 438888528200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,155 miles (+4,340)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 163,155 miles
- Test number
- 428942412886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,815 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 158,815 miles
- Test number
- 199735069447
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Slight play inner steering link
Fail158,815 miles (+1,944)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,815 miles
- Test number
- 430363937112
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Slight play inner steering link
Pass156,871 miles (+3,294)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 156,871 miles
- Test number
- 702266232202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,577 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 153,577 miles
- Test number
- 545081873771
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,575 miles (+12,509)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,575 miles
- Test number
- 305288809399
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,066 miles (+18,711)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 141,066 miles
- Test number
- 302073508059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,355 miles (+12,938)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 122,355 miles
- Test number
- 230311379731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,417 miles (+3,893)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 109,417 miles
- Test number
- 732052025963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,524 miles (+6,337)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 105,524 miles
- Test number
- 256039294134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,187 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 99,187 miles
- Test number
- 335803713481
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNS wiper split and smearing
Fail99,187 miles (+9,572)1 dangerous3 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,187 miles
- Test number
- 359902613406
- DangerousParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNS wiper split and smearing
Pass89,615 miles (+4,846)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 89,615 miles
- Test number
- 378515802289
- NoteRear silencer deteriorated
Fail84,769 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,769 miles
- Test number
- 235919791107
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass84,769 miles (+29,762)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 84,769 miles
- Test number
- 259749291152
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass55,007 miles (+30,192)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 55,007 miles
- Test number
- 560787800232
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass24,815 miles (+842)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 24,815 miles
- Test number
- 221114689479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,973 miles (+11,308)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,973 miles
- Test number
- 412565179134
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass12,665 miles (+463)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 12,665 miles
- Test number
- 532997798120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,202 miles (+1,601)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 12,202 miles
- Test number
- 362777507217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 10,601 miles
- Test number
- 353950406221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,601 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,601 miles
- Test number
- 653030906273
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Questions about Y295 UTR
- Does Y295 UTR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y295 UTR expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y295 UTR?
- The MOT on Y295 UTR expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y295 UTR done?
- Y295 UTR was recorded at 177,486 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2023, an average of 9,725 miles a year.
- Has Y295 UTR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y295 UTR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y295 UTR 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 Y295 UTR find?
- Y295 UTR passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.
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