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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y297 NGXMOT history

Y297 NGX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 30,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

Y297 NGX grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
30,624 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 NGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 NGX was last recorded at 30,624 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,427 miles · 17 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
197 miles
Average per year
1,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 30,624 miles
  • 2023 – 30,427 miles
  • 2022 – 30,184 miles
  • 2021 – 29,935 miles
  • 2020 – 29,870 miles
  • 2019 – 24,343 miles
  • 2018 – 21,389 miles
  • 2017 – 18,185 miles
  • 2016 – 17,657 miles
  • 2015 – 16,887 miles
  • 2014 – 16,197 miles
  • 2013 – 15,661 miles
  • 2012 – 14,908 miles
  • 2011 – 13,904 miles
  • 2010 – 12,519 miles
  • 2009 – 11,264 miles
  • 2008 – 10,033 miles
  • 2007 – 8,726 miles
  • 2006 – 7,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,624 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,624 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    30,624 miles
    Test number
    271945223223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass30,427 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    30,427 miles
    Test number
    364841569341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass30,184 miles (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    30,184 miles
    Test number
    177095895096
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Coolant leak slight coolant leak from radiator
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from middle section (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass29,935 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    29,935 miles
    Test number
    408580232774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    29,870 miles
    Test number
    770653923103
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust section slight blow on join

  6. Fail29,858 miles (+5,515)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    781808517638
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt for ball joint loose and likely to become detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust section slight blow on join

  7. Pass24,343 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,343 miles
    Test number
    127810355745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,335 miles (+2,946)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,335 miles
    Test number
    972009994029
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass21,389 miles (+3,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    21,389 miles
    Test number
    205251881729
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass18,185 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,185 miles
    Test number
    868111642375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,657 miles (+770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,657 miles
    Test number
    528397841625
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  12. Pass16,887 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    16,887 miles
    Test number
    276865325497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,197 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,197 miles
    Test number
    315642634136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,661 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    15,661 miles
    Test number
    225698303420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,908 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,908 miles
    Test number
    315391532169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,904 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,904 miles
    Test number
    408476931185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,519 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    12,519 miles
    Test number
    921734230160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,264 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,264 miles
    Test number
    672037729131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,033 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,033 miles
    Test number
    733545638183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,726 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    8,726 miles
    Test number
    440926937127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    7,555 miles
    Test number
    532755926165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 NGX

Does Y297 NGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 NGX expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 NGX?
The MOT on Y297 NGX expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 NGX done?
Y297 NGX was recorded at 30,624 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 1,285 miles a year.
Has Y297 NGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 NGX has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2020.
Has the mileage on Y297 NGX 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 NGX find?
Y297 NGX passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint.

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