Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y297 GMBMOT history
Y297 GMB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,262 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 68,262 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,377 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y297 GMB
- 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
- 27 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y297 GMB was last recorded at 68,262 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 67,275 miles · 24 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 987 miles
- Average per year
- 3,377 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 68,262 miles
- 2022 – 67,275 miles
- 2021 – 65,574 miles
- 2020 – 64,349 miles
- 2019 – 62,641 miles
- 2018 – 61,585 miles
- 2017 – 59,628 miles
- 2016 – 58,486 miles
- 2015 – 56,835 miles
- 2014 – 54,791 miles
- 2013 – 45,875 miles
- 2012 – 41,904 miles
- 2011 – 39,393 miles
- 2010 – 34,679 miles
- 2009 – 24,602 miles
- 2008 – 15,640 miles
- 2007 – 11,975 miles
- 2006 – 9,717 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,262 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,262 miles (+987)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 68,262 miles
- Test number
- 481504370587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,275 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 67,275 miles
- Test number
- 573540840095
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded but not excessively
Fail67,273 miles (+1,699)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,273 miles
- Test number
- 780080322084
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cracks and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine MIL on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded but not excessively
Pass65,574 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 65,574 miles
- Test number
- 798277465373
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail65,572 miles (+1,223)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,572 miles
- Test number
- 807643470511
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,349 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 64,349 miles
- Test number
- 869190401107
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail64,349 miles (+1,708)2 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,349 miles
- Test number
- 721170571102
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass62,641 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 62,641 miles
- Test number
- 367354389978
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail62,639 miles (+1,054)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,639 miles
- Test number
- 152900699863
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi and mid-rear join (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass61,585 miles (+35)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 61,585 miles
- Test number
- 851146729982
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fail61,550 miles (+1,922)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,550 miles
- Test number
- 297341467818
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass59,628 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 59,628 miles
- Test number
- 663440682018
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe Flexi Joint (7.1.2)
Fail59,628 miles (+1,142)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,628 miles
- Test number
- 998958265898
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe Flexi Joint (7.1.2)
Pass58,486 miles (+1,651)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 58,486 miles
- Test number
- 222249624566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,835 miles (+2,044)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 56,835 miles
- Test number
- 737168065014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,791 miles (+8,916)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 54,791 miles
- Test number
- 797051774074
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,875 miles (+3,971)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 45,875 miles
- Test number
- 499725283047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,904 miles (+2,511)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 41,904 miles
- Test number
- 507370292010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,393 miles (+4,714)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 39,393 miles
- Test number
- 888867181069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,679 miles (+10,077)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 34,679 miles
- Test number
- 251686280000
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass24,602 miles (+8,962)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 24,602 miles
- Test number
- 633393989069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,640 miles (+3,665)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 15,640 miles
- Test number
- 161300888034
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass11,975 miles (+2,258)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 11,975 miles
- Test number
- 171645987471
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass9,717 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 9,717 miles
- Test number
- 734896686061
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about Y297 GMB
- Does Y297 GMB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y297 GMB expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y297 GMB?
- The MOT on Y297 GMB expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y297 GMB done?
- Y297 GMB was recorded at 68,262 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 3,377 miles a year.
- Has Y297 GMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y297 GMB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y297 GMB 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 Y297 GMB find?
- Y297 GMB passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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