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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y299 GCNMOT history

Y299 GCN is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

Y299 GCN green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
66,722 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 GCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 GCN was last recorded at 66,722 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,722 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,722 miles
  • 2025 – 62,171 miles
  • 2024 – 58,013 miles
  • 2023 – 53,316 miles
  • 2022 – 47,608 miles
  • 2021 – 43,005 miles
  • 2020 – 41,916 miles
  • 2019 – 41,319 miles
  • 2018 – 40,346 miles
  • 2017 – 38,708 miles
  • 2016 – 37,047 miles
  • 2015 – 35,325 miles
  • 2014 – 33,412 miles
  • 2013 – 31,163 miles
  • 2012 – 28,874 miles
  • 2011 – 26,688 miles
  • 2010 – 24,032 miles
  • 2009 – 21,711 miles
  • 2008 – 18,907 miles
  • 2007 – 16,063 miles
  • 2006 – 13,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,722 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    66,722 miles
    Test number
    673262585956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,722 miles (+4,551)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,722 miles
    Test number
    239764771558
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass62,171 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    62,171 miles
    Test number
    887267544522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,013 miles
    Test number
    191024287389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,013 miles (+4,697)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,013 miles
    Test number
    360805241506
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass53,316 miles (+5,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,316 miles
    Test number
    922571674779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass47,608 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    271811414678
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail47,608 miles (+4,603)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    139167575523
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass43,005 miles (+1,089)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,005 miles
    Test number
    425139378105
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to break away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides flexi to cylinder swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass41,916 miles (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,916 miles
    Test number
    453119047736
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass41,319 miles (+973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,319 miles
    Test number
    462918734053
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass40,346 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,346 miles
    Test number
    128739889810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,708 miles
    Test number
    118681379301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,706 miles (+1,659)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,706 miles
    Test number
    290208481411
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass37,047 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,047 miles
    Test number
    300480588868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,325 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,325 miles
    Test number
    399211065082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,412 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,412 miles
    Test number
    485719064042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,163 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,163 miles
    Test number
    595445463085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,874 miles
    Test number
    848594672010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,874 miles (+2,186)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,874 miles
    Test number
    896184072052
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass26,688 miles (+2,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,688 miles
    Test number
    279244571069
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass24,032 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,032 miles
    Test number
    472170470037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,711 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,711 miles
    Test number
    172651579414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,907 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,907 miles
    Test number
    741570578099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,063 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,063 miles
    Test number
    101614877072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,740 miles
    Test number
    380544876054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y299 GCN

Does Y299 GCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y299 GCN is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y299 GCN?
The MOT on Y299 GCN is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y299 GCN done?
Y299 GCN was recorded at 66,722 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,598 miles a year.
Has Y299 GCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 GCN has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y299 GCN 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 GCN find?
Y299 GCN passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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