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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

Y29 SCOMOT history

Y29 SCO is a green diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2024.

Y29 SCO green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2025
Mileage
135,730 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 SCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2025
Latest MOT test
10 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 SCO was last recorded at 135,730 miles on 10 May 2024, 1,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2012: 57,167 miles, lower than 61,960 miles on 22 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,475 miles · 24 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,255 miles
Average per year
7,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,730 miles
  • 2023 – 134,475 miles
  • 2022 – 130,245 miles
  • 2021 – 123,586 miles
  • 2020 – 113,364 miles
  • 2019 – 102,739 miles
  • 2018 – 95,290 miles
  • 2017 – 92,453 miles
  • 2016 – 86,829 miles
  • 2015 – 81,944 miles
  • 2014 – 76,737 miles
  • 2013 – 67,246 miles
  • 2012 – 57,167 miles
  • 2011 – 50,050 miles
  • 2009 – 29,120 miles
  • 2008 – 22,327 miles
  • 2007 – 18,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,730 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Covers fitted unable to see all testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,730 miles (+1,255)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,730 miles
    Test number
    661887633792
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,475 miles (+4,230)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,475 miles
    Test number
    446662315522
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,245 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,245 miles
    Test number
    917502565675
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,245 miles (+6,659)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,245 miles
    Test number
    770525039888
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,586 miles
    Test number
    264598331483
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail123,586 miles (+10,222)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,586 miles
    Test number
    418558912928
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass113,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,364 miles
    Test number
    408319442526
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,364 miles (+10,625)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,364 miles
    Test number
    740609160001
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    483396206744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,739 miles (+7,449)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    792122410574
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass95,290 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,290 miles
    Test number
    921771672725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,453 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,453 miles
    Test number
    735406827547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrored

  13. Fail92,453 miles (+5,624)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,453 miles
    Test number
    708519949989
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrored

  14. Pass86,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    114621158683
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted unable to see all testable items

  15. Fail86,829 miles (+4,885)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    200774062471
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted unable to see all testable items

  16. Pass81,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,944 miles
    Test number
    428875313979
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted unable to see all testable items

  17. Fail81,944 miles (+5,207)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,944 miles
    Test number
    540360901680
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported middle section sleeve corroded (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted unable to see all testable items

  18. Pass76,737 miles (+9,491)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,737 miles
    Test number
    266773994296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,246 miles (+10,079)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,246 miles
    Test number
    806610513354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,167 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,167 miles
    Test number
    448457912394
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass57,167 miles (-4,793)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,167 miles
    Test number
    618277512377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,960 miles (+11,910)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    977063742102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,050 miles (+20,930)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,050 miles
    Test number
    825264441185
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread is wearing slightly at inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread is wearing slightly at inner edge

  24. Pass29,120 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,120 miles
    Test number
    963354339333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,327 miles
    Test number
    354339038323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,327 miles (+3,963)2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,327 miles
    Test number
    970139038378
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear screen wiper pivot cover missing
    • NoteSuspect excessive toe-out, tracking set incorrectly and scrubbing front tyres

  27. Pass18,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,364 miles
    Test number
    270921347393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y29 SCO

Does Y29 SCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y29 SCO expired on 11 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y29 SCO?
The MOT on Y29 SCO expired on 11 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y29 SCO done?
Y29 SCO was recorded at 135,730 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2024, an average of 7,146 miles a year.
Has Y29 SCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 SCO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y29 SCO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y29 SCO find?
Y29 SCO passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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