Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y298 YCWMOT history
Y298 YCW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 13,238 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 13,238 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 88 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y298 YCW
- 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
- 12 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y298 YCW was last recorded at 13,238 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Jan 2022: 1,578 miles, lower than 30,807 miles on 15 Jan 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 13,238 miles · 23 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 88 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 13,238 miles
- 2023 – 3,205 miles
- 2022 – 1,578 miles
- 2019 – 30,807 miles
- 2018 – 29,197 miles
- 2017 – 27,263 miles
- 2016 – 24,716 miles
- 2015 – 21,764 miles
- 2014 – 18,522 miles
- 2013 – 16,184 miles
- 2012 – 14,324 miles
- 2011 – 13,166 miles
- 2010 – 12,639 miles
- 2009 – 12,367 miles
- 2008 – 12,114 miles
- 2006 – 11,656 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass13,238 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative
Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Front antiroll bar link bushes worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front wishbones corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass13,238 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 13,238 miles
- Test number
- 485281293842
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail13,238 miles (+10,033)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,238 miles
- Test number
- 510210775295
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass3,205 miles (+11)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 3,205 miles
- Test number
- 822643654268
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail3,194 miles (+1,616)6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,194 miles
- Test number
- 287694889988
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass1,578 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 1,578 miles
- Test number
- 671696667356
- AdvisoryFront antiroll bar link bushes worn
- AdvisoryFront wishbones corroded
- AdvisoryRear cross-member corroded
Fail1,578 miles4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,578 miles
- Test number
- 569336839637
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront antiroll bar link bushes worn
- AdvisoryFront wishbones corroded
- AdvisoryRear cross-member corroded
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 622062794907
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 236386945978
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 774592569075
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
FailMileage not read4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 249125059577
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass30,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 30,807 miles
- Test number
- 220179562349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,807 miles (+1,610)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,807 miles
- Test number
- 725134967769
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass29,197 miles (+1,934)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 29,197 miles
- Test number
- 687599621719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,263 miles (+2,547)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 27,263 miles
- Test number
- 205863181730
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear side wall damade
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Pass24,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 24,716 miles
- Test number
- 689389861260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,716 miles (+2,952)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,716 miles
- Test number
- 576168632633
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass21,764 miles (+3,242)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 21,764 miles
- Test number
- 637603015072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,522 miles (+2,338)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 18,522 miles
- Test number
- 186151434001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,184 miles (+1,860)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 16,184 miles
- Test number
- 986411633070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,324 miles (+1,158)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 14,324 miles
- Test number
- 119038412054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,166 miles (+527)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 13,166 miles
- Test number
- 187241131484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,639 miles (+272)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 12,639 miles
- Test number
- 150609110016
- NoteNsf tyre sidewall perished
Pass12,367 miles (+253)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 12,367 miles
- Test number
- 544230129006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,114 miles (+458)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 12,114 miles
- Test number
- 542882528000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,656 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 11,656 miles
- Test number
- 420445546073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y298 YCW
- Does Y298 YCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y298 YCW expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y298 YCW?
- The MOT on Y298 YCW expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y298 YCW done?
- Y298 YCW was recorded at 13,238 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 88 miles a year.
- Has Y298 YCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y298 YCW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y298 YCW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y298 YCW find?
- Y298 YCW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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