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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y296 NARMOT history

Y296 NAR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

Y296 NAR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
49,316 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 NAR
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 NAR was last recorded at 49,316 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,365 miles · 18 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
951 miles
Average per year
1,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,316 miles
  • 2023 – 48,365 miles
  • 2022 – 46,849 miles
  • 2021 – 45,229 miles
  • 2020 – 43,575 miles
  • 2019 – 42,402 miles
  • 2018 – 41,087 miles
  • 2017 – 39,447 miles
  • 2016 – 36,892 miles
  • 2015 – 34,704 miles
  • 2014 – 33,363 miles
  • 2013 – 31,033 miles
  • 2012 – 28,453 miles
  • 2011 – 26,435 miles
  • 2010 – 24,431 miles
  • 2009 – 18,514 miles
  • 2008 – 14,955 miles
  • 2007 – 12,754 miles
  • 2006 – 10,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,316 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,316 miles (+951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,316 miles
    Test number
    568084227466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass48,365 miles (+1,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    48,365 miles
    Test number
    367755386602
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass46,849 miles (+1,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    46,849 miles
    Test number
    931080063536
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass45,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    45,229 miles
    Test number
    496574468481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail45,229 miles (+1,654)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,229 miles
    Test number
    793079337246
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass43,575 miles (+1,173)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,575 miles
    Test number
    948632241683
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass42,402 miles (+1,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,402 miles
    Test number
    491826855525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass41,087 miles (+1,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    41,087 miles
    Test number
    414506073091
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass39,447 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    39,447 miles
    Test number
    126037632426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,892 miles
    Test number
    343897632799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted.

  11. Fail36,892 miles (+2,188)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,892 miles
    Test number
    780571452449
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted.

  12. Pass34,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,704 miles
    Test number
    593693954663
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear exhaust box
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail34,704 miles (+1,341)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,704 miles
    Test number
    678967704145
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear exhaust box
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass33,363 miles (+2,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,363 miles
    Test number
    426538234423
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass31,033 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    31,033 miles
    Test number
    267853243345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,453 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,453 miles
    Test number
    297402742315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,435 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    26,435 miles
    Test number
    465912441479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,431 miles
    Test number
    773553040383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,431 miles (+2,853)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,431 miles
    Test number
    552842840330
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass21,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,578 miles
    Test number
    140858440422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,578 miles (+3,064)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,578 miles
    Test number
    350778140003
    • Repaired at testNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass18,514 miles (+3,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,514 miles
    Test number
    253027349052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass14,955 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,955 miles
    Test number
    771940158077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,754 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,754 miles
    Test number
    182261837037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    10,608 miles
    Test number
    654237046067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 NAR

Does Y296 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 NAR expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 NAR?
The MOT on Y296 NAR expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 NAR done?
Y296 NAR was recorded at 49,316 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 1,996 miles a year.
Has Y296 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 NAR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y296 NAR 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 NAR find?
Y296 NAR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside side repeater slightly discoloured.

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