Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y297 ULCMOT history
Y297 ULC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,552 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 94,552 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,117 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y297 ULC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y297 ULC was last recorded at 94,552 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 6,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Mar 2013: 26,748 miles, lower than 32,696 miles on 12 Mar 2012.
- 23 Mar 2016: 36,934 miles, lower than 37,715 miles on 23 Mar 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 88,142 miles · 1 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,410 miles
- Average per year
- 4,117 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,552 miles
- 2025 – 88,142 miles
- 2024 – 80,521 miles
- 2023 – 72,375 miles
- 2022 – 64,855 miles
- 2021 – 57,543 miles
- 2020 – 51,678 miles
- 2019 – 43,909 miles
- 2018 – 42,173 miles
- 2017 – 39,958 miles
- 2016 – 36,934 miles
- 2015 – 37,715 miles
- 2014 – 30,613 miles
- 2013 – 26,748 miles
- 2012 – 32,696 miles
- 2011 – 20,494 miles
- 2010 – 16,794 miles
- 2009 – 15,834 miles
- 2008 – 14,476 miles
- 2007 – 13,443 miles
- 2006 – 12,142 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,552 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,552 miles (+6,410)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 94,552 miles
- Test number
- 764114604885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,142 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 88,142 miles
- Test number
- 449733864895
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail88,142 miles (+7,621)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,142 miles
- Test number
- 682551983980
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,521 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 80,521 miles
- Test number
- 987599708378
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,506 miles (+8,131)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,506 miles
- Test number
- 708025755108
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
Pass72,375 miles (+7,520)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 72,375 miles
- Test number
- 396359382822
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,855 miles (+7,312)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 64,855 miles
- Test number
- 637028972280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 57,543 miles
- Test number
- 387863836583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,543 miles (+5,865)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,543 miles
- Test number
- 591584251673
- DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
Pass51,678 miles (+7,769)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 51,678 miles
- Test number
- 105706681749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,909 miles (+1,736)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 43,909 miles
- Test number
- 105304663677
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass42,173 miles (+2,215)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 42,173 miles
- Test number
- 350865051681
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger fractured
Pass39,958 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 39,958 miles
- Test number
- 494071092538
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail39,958 miles (+3,024)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,958 miles
- Test number
- 592394351528
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass36,934 miles (-781)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,934 miles
- Test number
- 635623071184
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)
Pass37,715 miles (+7,102)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 37,715 miles
- Test number
- 677892085046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,613 miles (+3,865)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 30,613 miles
- Test number
- 776965484011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,748 miles (-5,948)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 26,748 miles
- Test number
- 798812873034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,696 miles (+12,202)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 32,696 miles
- Test number
- 727492272006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,494 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,494 miles
- Test number
- 656673471012
- Repaired at testTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass20,494 miles (+3,700)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 20,494 miles
- Test number
- 807893071056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,794 miles (+960)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 16,794 miles
- Test number
- 801265950028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,834 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 15,834 miles
- Test number
- 573303889028
- 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)
- NoteBoth nearside and off side front outter tyre treads bold.
Fail15,834 miles (+1,358)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,834 miles
- Test number
- 621313489081
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
- NoteBoth nearside and off side front outter tyre treads bold.
Pass14,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 14,476 miles
- Test number
- 173525288414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,476 miles (+1,033)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,476 miles
- Test number
- 370365688000
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail13,443 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,443 miles
- Test number
- 140153987419
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass13,443 miles (+1,301)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 13,443 miles
- Test number
- 284063287008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,142 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 12,142 miles
- Test number
- 402593986082
- 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)
Questions about Y297 ULC
- Does Y297 ULC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 ULC is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y297 ULC?
- The MOT on Y297 ULC is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y297 ULC done?
- Y297 ULC was recorded at 94,552 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,117 miles a year.
- Has Y297 ULC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y297 ULC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y297 ULC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y297 ULC find?
- Y297 ULC passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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