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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y303 GKJMOT history

Y303 GKJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

Y303 GKJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2023
Mileage
156,875 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 GKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y303 GKJ was last recorded at 156,875 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 4,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,937 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,938 miles
Average per year
6,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,875 miles
  • 2022 – 151,937 miles
  • 2021 – 137,992 miles
  • 2020 – 134,437 miles
  • 2019 – 133,996 miles
  • 2018 – 133,536 miles
  • 2017 – 132,421 miles
  • 2016 – 131,430 miles
  • 2014 – 129,775 miles
  • 2013 – 126,520 miles
  • 2012 – 120,250 miles
  • 2011 – 108,375 miles
  • 2010 – 95,766 miles
  • 2009 – 87,350 miles
  • 2008 – 79,520 miles
  • 2007 – 74,251 miles
  • 2006 – 58,194 miles
  • 2005 – 43,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,875 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment floor mounting cracked (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,875 miles (+4,938)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,875 miles
    Test number
    690518457449
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment floor mounting cracked (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass151,937 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,937 miles
    Test number
    978536832249
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,937 miles (+13,945)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,937 miles
    Test number
    116252007215
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,992 miles
    Test number
    622131120059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail137,992 miles (+3,555)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,992 miles
    Test number
    621999564601
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass134,437 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,437 miles
    Test number
    593584908773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail134,437 miles (+441)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,437 miles
    Test number
    481036743093
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass133,996 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,996 miles
    Test number
    493918457239
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail133,996 miles (+460)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,996 miles
    Test number
    689048734810
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass133,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,536 miles
    Test number
    786305341443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail133,536 miles (+1,115)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,536 miles
    Test number
    480591950094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass132,421 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,421 miles
    Test number
    788132672257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail132,421 miles (+991)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,421 miles
    Test number
    893814590762
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass131,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,430 miles
    Test number
    116124297953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail131,430 miles (+1,655)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,430 miles
    Test number
    409993576611
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass129,775 miles (+3,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    129,775 miles
    Test number
    526265904292
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass126,520 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    126,520 miles
    Test number
    288416843282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass120,250 miles (+11,875)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    120,250 miles
    Test number
    129900272251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,375 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,375 miles
    Test number
    365675661281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass108,375 miles (+12,609)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,375 miles
    Test number
    818755961231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,766 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    324660670460
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass95,766 miles (+8,416)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    413160370250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,350 miles (+7,830)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,350 miles
    Test number
    713058659224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,520 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    721673378280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,251 miles (+16,057)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    74,251 miles
    Test number
    914843147214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre 3mm

  26. Pass58,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    254714446296
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Fail58,194 miles (+15,040)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    781934446268
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass43,154 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    43,154 miles
    Test number
    331105945430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 3mm

Questions about Y303 GKJ

Does Y303 GKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y303 GKJ expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y303 GKJ?
The MOT on Y303 GKJ expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y303 GKJ done?
Y303 GKJ was recorded at 156,875 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 6,495 miles a year.
Has Y303 GKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 GKJ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y303 GKJ 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 GKJ find?
Y303 GKJ failed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 8 major defects and 1 advisory: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective misted, and 6 more.

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