Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc
Y299 FBRMOT history
Y299 FBR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,105 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 111,105 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 15 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,465 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y299 FBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y299 FBR was last recorded at 111,105 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 14,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 96,227 miles · 18 Feb 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 14,878 miles
- Average per year
- 4,465 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 111,105 miles
- 2020 – 96,227 miles
- 2019 – 84,735 miles
- 2018 – 80,629 miles
- 2017 – 75,401 miles
- 2016 – 70,124 miles
- 2014 – 57,811 miles
- 2013 – 54,338 miles
- 2012 – 53,155 miles
- 2011 – 51,179 miles
- 2010 – 48,921 miles
- 2009 – 41,539 miles
- 2008 – 37,064 miles
- 2007 – 35,180 miles
- 2006 – 31,748 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,105 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Gearbox leaking .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,105 miles (+14,878)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 111,105 miles
- Test number
- 625009386382
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass96,227 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 96,227 miles
- Test number
- 433325025968
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGearbox leaking .
Fail96,219 miles (+4)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,219 miles
- Test number
- 296829686541
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGearbox leaking .
Fail96,215 miles (+11,480)7 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,215 miles
- Test number
- 406665808751
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust knocking
Pass84,735 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 84,735 miles
- Test number
- 724029752088
- AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front suspension arm rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front suspension arm rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,735 miles (+4,106)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,735 miles
- Test number
- 237061961458
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front suspension arm rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front suspension arm rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,629 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 80,629 miles
- Test number
- 474059216554
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust down pipe including flexi section and catalyst deteriorated/corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (catalyst) (7.1.2)
Fail80,629 miles (+5,228)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,629 miles
- Test number
- 426214435023
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust down pipe including flexi section and catalyst deteriorated/corroded
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (catalyst) (7.1.2)
Pass75,401 miles (+5,277)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 75,401 miles
- Test number
- 967771899908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,124 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 70,124 miles
- Test number
- 720260544060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,117 miles (+12,306)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,117 miles
- Test number
- 613265908657
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass57,811 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 57,811 miles
- Test number
- 747859254218
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail57,810 miles (+3,472)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,810 miles
- Test number
- 569921954224
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass54,338 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 54,338 miles
- Test number
- 336454023293
- NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge.
Fail54,338 miles (+1,183)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,338 miles
- Test number
- 578544623239
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge.
Pass53,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 53,155 miles
- Test number
- 376363832243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,155 miles (+1,976)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,155 miles
- Test number
- 989403832282
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass51,179 miles (+2,258)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 51,179 miles
- Test number
- 215131931222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 48,921 miles
- Test number
- 334477430214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,921 miles (+7,382)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,921 miles
- Test number
- 780627130253
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass41,539 miles (+4,475)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 41,539 miles
- Test number
- 730032339260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 37,064 miles
- Test number
- 400928818277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,064 miles (+1,884)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,064 miles
- Test number
- 973708718253
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass35,180 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 35,180 miles
- Test number
- 844103147273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,180 miles (+3,432)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,180 miles
- Test number
- 212063347233
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass31,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 31,748 miles
- Test number
- 532893646264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,748 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,748 miles
- Test number
- 252952146268
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y299 FBR
- Does Y299 FBR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y299 FBR expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y299 FBR?
- The MOT on Y299 FBR expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y299 FBR done?
- Y299 FBR was recorded at 111,105 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 4,465 miles a year.
- Has Y299 FBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y299 FBR has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y299 FBR 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 Y299 FBR find?
- Y299 FBR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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