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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y303 GCNMOT history

Y303 GCN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

Y303 GCN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,328 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 GCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 GCN was last recorded at 179,328 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,288 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
5,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,328 miles
  • 2025 – 179,288 miles
  • 2024 – 177,504 miles
  • 2023 – 174,343 miles
  • 2022 – 170,672 miles
  • 2021 – 168,292 miles
  • 2020 – 166,232 miles
  • 2019 – 164,466 miles
  • 2018 – 159,791 miles
  • 2017 – 154,692 miles
  • 2016 – 150,015 miles
  • 2015 – 147,149 miles
  • 2014 – 142,412 miles
  • 2013 – 133,869 miles
  • 2012 – 124,430 miles
  • 2011 – 115,213 miles
  • 2010 – 105,525 miles
  • 2009 – 95,248 miles
  • 2008 – 85,081 miles
  • 2007 – 75,348 miles
  • 2006 – 63,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Underbody covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Fuel tank strap deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,328 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,328 miles
    Test number
    530997583803
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail179,328 miles (+40)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,328 miles
    Test number
    471225920477
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail179,288 miles (+1,784)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,288 miles
    Test number
    454393561653
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower engine support bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass177,504 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    177,504 miles
    Test number
    633638927825
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail177,504 miles (+3,161)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,504 miles
    Test number
    334808114310
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass174,343 miles (+3,671)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    174,343 miles
    Test number
    706729123504
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisorySills deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  7. Pass170,672 miles (+2,380)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,672 miles
    Test number
    751388987954
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap deteriorated
    • AdvisorySills deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  8. Pass168,292 miles (+2,060)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,292 miles
    Test number
    149484292250
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  9. Pass166,232 miles (+1,766)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,232 miles
    Test number
    726483719137
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  10. Pass164,466 miles (+4,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,466 miles
    Test number
    382468211184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass159,791 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    159,791 miles
    Test number
    199426464968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail159,696 miles (+5,004)7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,696 miles
    Test number
    637051438210
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear 1/2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre + rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre void of tread on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass154,692 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    154,692 miles
    Test number
    121176958794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail154,692 miles (+4,677)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,692 miles
    Test number
    289219998720
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass150,015 miles (+2,866)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    150,015 miles
    Test number
    373738675731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass147,149 miles (+4,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    147,149 miles
    Test number
    138760138892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass142,412 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    142,412 miles
    Test number
    596650094200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass133,869 miles (+9,439)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    133,869 miles
    Test number
    645988583200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,430 miles (+9,217)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    124,430 miles
    Test number
    887303792229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,213 miles (+9,688)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,213 miles
    Test number
    158181891226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,525 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,525 miles
    Test number
    303965070470
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteStrong advise rear brake discs badly corroded

  22. Pass105,525 miles (+10,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,525 miles
    Test number
    320935870218
    • NoteStrong advise rear brake discs badly corroded

  23. Pass95,248 miles (+10,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,248 miles
    Test number
    111818889227
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass85,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,081 miles
    Test number
    384175688226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail85,081 miles (+9,733)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,081 miles
    Test number
    401065088279
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass75,348 miles (+11,681)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    75,348 miles
    Test number
    741105397203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion , wear,pitting ,scorring to front & rear brake discs........

  27. Pass63,667 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,667 miles
    Test number
    914518436261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,559 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,559 miles
    Test number
    630914436237
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about Y303 GCN

Does Y303 GCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y303 GCN is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y303 GCN?
The MOT on Y303 GCN is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y303 GCN done?
Y303 GCN was recorded at 179,328 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 5,955 miles a year.
Has Y303 GCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 GCN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y303 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 Y303 GCN find?
Y303 GCN passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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