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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y298 OEEMOT history

Y298 OEE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,856 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

Y298 OEE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2024
Mileage
139,856 km
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
535 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 OEE
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
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 OEE was last recorded at 139,856 km on 11 Jan 2023, 514 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,342 km · 19 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
514 km
Average per year
535 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,856 km
  • 2021 – 139,342 km
  • 2020 – 138,691 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,856 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,856 km2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,856 km
    Test number
    439544518544
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light
  2. Fail139,856 km (+514)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,856 km
    Test number
    182587049020
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light
  3. Pass139,342 km (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,342 km
    Test number
    406334187343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail139,325 km (+634)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,325 km
    Test number
    361477995306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass138,691 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,691 km
    Test number
    142386997016
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail138,691 km3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,691 km
    Test number
    303789233213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear. ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass118,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,057 miles
    Test number
    113174826984
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  8. Fail118,057 miles (+86,065)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,057 miles
    Test number
    259942693836
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  9. Pass31,992 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,992 miles
    Test number
    178468724180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,726 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,726 miles
    Test number
    766062731015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,781 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,781 miles
    Test number
    182526520467
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to loose shape
    • NoteExhaust very close to body
  12. Pass27,781 miles (+1,406)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,781 miles
    Test number
    220456920011
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to loose shape
    • NoteExhaust very close to body
  13. Pass26,375 miles (+2,393)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,375 miles
    Test number
    181298829484
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm at lowest point
  14. Fail23,982 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,982 miles
    Test number
    500332487213
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Pass23,982 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,982 miles
    Test number
    550332687238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,217 miles
    Test number
    342696886462
    • 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 Y298 OEE

Does Y298 OEE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 OEE expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 OEE?
The MOT on Y298 OEE expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 OEE done?
Y298 OEE was recorded at 139,856 km at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 535 km a year.
Has Y298 OEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 OEE has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y298 OEE 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 Y298 OEE find?
Y298 OEE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light.

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