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Volkswagen Polo

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y299 HBOMOT history

Y299 HBO is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

Y299 HBO yellow Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
150,042 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2018
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 HBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 HBO was last recorded at 150,042 miles on 24 Feb 2018, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,042 miles · 8 Dec 2016
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2018 – 150,042 miles
  • 2016 – 150,042 miles
  • 2015 – 143,221 miles
  • 2014 – 115,499 miles
  • 2013 – 109,683 miles
  • 2012 – 105,811 miles
  • 2011 – 95,157 miles
  • 2010 – 82,818 miles
  • 2009 – 66,878 miles
  • 2008 – 58,693 miles
  • 2007 – 51,274 miles
  • 2006 – 47,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    608186125397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    886283649402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    150,042 miles
    Test number
    580459058082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,042 miles (+6,821)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    150,042 miles
    Test number
    407635331514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,221 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    143,221 miles
    Test number
    860648997078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail143,141 miles (+27,642)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,141 miles
    Test number
    805150601592
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass115,499 miles (+5,816)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,499 miles
    Test number
    658915334343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront disks slight corrosion

  8. Pass109,683 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    109,683 miles
    Test number
    485690193155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,677 miles (+3,866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    989009283103
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  10. Pass105,811 miles (+10,654)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,811 miles
    Test number
    415228882077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

  11. Pass95,157 miles1 advisory11 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    146520171403
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll suspension is harder than a standard vehicle of its type
    • NoteAntirole bar link bushes perishing
    • NoteBoth front seats has slight movement in rear part
    • NoteBoth rear shocks slightly weakend
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteBoth track rod arm inner balljoints have slight play
    • NoteBottom arm rear bushes debonding/perished/splitting
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteCentre exhaust outer skin corroded
    • NoteHandbrake lever has slight side-side movement

  12. Fail95,157 miles (+12,339)7 failures3 advisories11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    889520071057
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRegistration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll suspension is harder than a standard vehicle of its type
    • NoteAntirole bar link bushes perishing
    • NoteBoth front seats has slight movement in rear part
    • NoteBoth rear shocks slightly weakend
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteBoth track rod arm inner balljoints have slight play
    • NoteBottom arm rear bushes debonding/perished/splitting
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteCentre exhaust outer skin corroded
    • NoteHandbrake lever has slight side-side movement

  13. Pass82,818 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,818 miles
    Test number
    851908180062
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail82,818 miles (+15,940)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,818 miles
    Test number
    594938680028
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass66,878 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,878 miles
    Test number
    193173089072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,390 miles (+7,697)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,390 miles
    Test number
    800438279021
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass58,693 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,693 miles
    Test number
    404815268077
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail58,623 miles (+7,349)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,623 miles
    Test number
    922131168001
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass51,274 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    281752267059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    894542966003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,394 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    243662766075
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Questions about Y299 HBO

Does Y299 HBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y299 HBO expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y299 HBO?
The MOT on Y299 HBO expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y299 HBO done?
Y299 HBO was recorded at 150,042 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2018, an average of 8,568 miles a year.
Has Y299 HBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 HBO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on Y299 HBO 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 HBO find?
Y299 HBO passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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