
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass31,992 miles (+2,266)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 31,992 miles
- Test number
- 178468724180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,726 miles (+1,945)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 29,726 miles
- Test number
- 766062731015
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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)
Pass23,982 miles (+1,765)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 23,982 miles
- Test number
- 550332687238
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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