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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y297 NARMOT history

Y297 NAR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 115,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

Y297 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 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
115,827 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 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 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 NAR was last recorded at 115,827 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 9,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,350 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,477 miles
Average per year
4,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,827 miles
  • 2024 – 106,350 miles
  • 2023 – 99,396 miles
  • 2022 – 90,791 miles
  • 2021 – 85,983 miles
  • 2020 – 85,318 miles
  • 2019 – 82,507 miles
  • 2018 – 79,219 miles
  • 2017 – 76,127 miles
  • 2016 – 72,082 miles
  • 2015 – 68,550 miles
  • 2014 – 63,778 miles
  • 2013 – 59,630 miles
  • 2012 – 53,799 miles
  • 2011 – 50,298 miles
  • 2010 – 45,593 miles
  • 2009 – 40,746 miles
  • 2008 – 35,357 miles
  • 2007 – 28,662 miles
  • 2006 – 25,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,827 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,827 miles (+9,477)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,827 miles
    Test number
    179272154457
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,350 miles (+764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,350 miles
    Test number
    708658627603
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail105,586 miles (+6,190)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,586 miles
    Test number
    934966963412
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass99,396 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,396 miles
    Test number
    282611312828
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Fail99,390 miles (+8,599)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,390 miles
    Test number
    127214250965
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass90,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    955361363287
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,791 miles (+4,808)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    317065097976
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber top mount excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,983 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,983 miles
    Test number
    762807665014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding
    • AdvisoryRear both shockers and springs corroding

  9. Fail85,983 miles (+665)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,983 miles
    Test number
    183828130253
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding
    • AdvisoryRear both shockers and springs corroding

  10. Pass85,318 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,318 miles
    Test number
    812763892851
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil spings (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive All over engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail85,316 miles (+2,809)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,316 miles
    Test number
    716752273802
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil spings (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive All over engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass82,507 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,507 miles
    Test number
    462973108606
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  13. Fail82,507 miles (+3,288)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,507 miles
    Test number
    847640714164
    • DangerousNearside Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (split) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  14. Pass79,219 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    832368135533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  15. Fail79,219 miles (+3,092)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,219 miles
    Test number
    763747118071
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  16. Pass76,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,127 miles
    Test number
    153999695222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail76,127 miles (+4,045)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,127 miles
    Test number
    259939338713
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass72,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,082 miles
    Test number
    460148567340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,082 miles (+3,532)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,082 miles
    Test number
    640143048806
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass68,550 miles (+4,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    299857145044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass63,778 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,778 miles
    Test number
    346385244054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,630 miles
    Test number
    156840563073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,630 miles (+5,831)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,630 miles
    Test number
    566399453044
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass53,799 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,799 miles
    Test number
    935578532065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,298 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,298 miles
    Test number
    665962331070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,593 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,593 miles
    Test number
    110252320422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,746 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,746 miles
    Test number
    794056129045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    101329708483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail35,357 miles (+6,695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    704599208048
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass28,662 miles (+3,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,662 miles
    Test number
    430198817092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass25,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,410 miles
    Test number
    732527146032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 NAR

Does Y297 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 NAR expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 NAR?
The MOT on Y297 NAR expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 NAR done?
Y297 NAR was recorded at 115,827 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 4,623 miles a year.
Has Y297 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 NAR has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y297 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 Y297 NAR find?
Y297 NAR passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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