Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y296 GFCMOT history
Y296 GFC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,286 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 148,286 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y296 GFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 23 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y296 GFC was last recorded at 148,286 miles on 19 Nov 2022, 3,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 144,984 miles · 1 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,302 miles
- Average per year
- 5,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 148,286 miles
- 2021 – 144,984 miles
- 2019 – 134,920 miles
- 2018 – 132,486 miles
- 2017 – 129,245 miles
- 2016 – 123,654 miles
- 2015 – 113,338 miles
- 2014 – 100,952 miles
- 2013 – 97,150 miles
- 2012 – 92,201 miles
- 2011 – 86,179 miles
- 2010 – 81,177 miles
- 2009 – 74,950 miles
- 2008 – 67,919 miles
- 2007 – 60,040 miles
- 2006 – 51,641 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,286 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,286 miles (+3,302)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 148,286 miles
- Test number
- 415539416314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,984 miles (+10,064)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 144,984 miles
- Test number
- 997089250786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,920 miles (+2,434)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 134,920 miles
- Test number
- 486927756011
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass132,486 miles (+3,241)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 132,486 miles
- Test number
- 850759320474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,245 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 129,245 miles
- Test number
- 244057481957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,245 miles (+5,591)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,245 miles
- Test number
- 415790723363
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass123,654 miles (+23)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 123,654 miles
- Test number
- 245518806414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
Fail123,631 miles (+10,293)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,631 miles
- Test number
- 803438180410
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,338 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 113,338 miles
- Test number
- 638950945094
- 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)
Fail113,338 miles (+12,386)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,338 miles
- Test number
- 257440345059
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass100,952 miles (+3,802)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 100,952 miles
- Test number
- 235584104028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,150 miles (+4,949)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 97,150 miles
- Test number
- 318078253090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,201 miles (+6,022)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 92,201 miles
- Test number
- 125939152443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 86,179 miles
- Test number
- 777513361011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,179 miles (+5,002)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,179 miles
- Test number
- 686862361066
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass81,177 miles (+6,227)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 81,177 miles
- Test number
- 820735160068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,950 miles (+7,031)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 74,950 miles
- Test number
- 663124469050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,919 miles (+7,879)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 67,919 miles
- Test number
- 771342978024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,040 miles (+8,399)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 60,040 miles
- Test number
- 202040087009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 51,641 miles
- Test number
- 292474076045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,641 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,641 miles
- Test number
- 504644676080
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about Y296 GFC
- Does Y296 GFC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y296 GFC expired on 18 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y296 GFC?
- The MOT on Y296 GFC expired on 18 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y296 GFC done?
- Y296 GFC was recorded at 148,286 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2022, an average of 5,793 miles a year.
- Has Y296 GFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y296 GFC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2017.
- Has the mileage on Y296 GFC 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 Y296 GFC find?
- Y296 GFC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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