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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y304 GFCMOT history

Y304 GFC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

Y304 GFC blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,288 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 GFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 GFC was last recorded at 105,288 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,510 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,778 miles
Average per year
2,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,288 miles
  • 2025 – 103,510 miles
  • 2024 – 102,714 miles
  • 2023 – 98,196 miles
  • 2019 – 97,957 miles
  • 2018 – 97,164 miles
  • 2017 – 96,153 miles
  • 2016 – 95,276 miles
  • 2015 – 93,746 miles
  • 2014 – 89,252 miles
  • 2012 – 80,454 miles
  • 2011 – 68,752 miles
  • 2010 – 65,240 miles
  • 2009 – 63,771 miles
  • 2008 – 59,331 miles
  • 2007 – 52,408 miles
  • 2006 – 46,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,288 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Exhaust Leaks At Flexi Section Clamps (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid Brake Pipe Post Flexible Hose Has Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower Gearbox Area Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,288 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,288 miles
    Test number
    186351027959
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Exhaust Leaks At Flexi Section Clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid Brake Pipe Post Flexible Hose Has Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower Gearbox Area Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,288 miles (+1,778)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,288 miles
    Test number
    716354368711
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Repaired Wire On Lambda Sensor (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Exhaust Leaks At Flexi Section Clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid Brake Pipe Post Flexible Hose Has Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower Gearbox Area Damp With Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,510 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    742293107458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Slightly Worn and Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil Dampness Lower Gearbox Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Or Holed

  4. Fail103,510 miles (+796)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    130677106676
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Slightly Worn and Perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil Dampness Lower Gearbox Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Or Holed

  5. Pass102,714 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,714 miles
    Test number
    919050795681
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  6. Fail102,709 miles (+4,513)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,709 miles
    Test number
    428031578327
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leak at central front hanger. (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No pattern visible due to poor condition of lens. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No pattern visible due to poor condition of lens. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass98,196 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    398506459948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,957 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,957 miles
    Test number
    625762889445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,164 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,164 miles
    Test number
    489245452409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,153 miles
    Test number
    538038321218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail96,153 miles (+877)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,153 miles
    Test number
    118248655134
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass95,276 miles (+1,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,276 miles
    Test number
    139461733887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass93,746 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    787750965149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail93,740 miles (+4,488)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,740 miles
    Test number
    946720165161
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass89,252 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,252 miles
    Test number
    175581444162
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail89,252 miles (+8,798)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,252 miles
    Test number
    408020844114
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass80,454 miles (+11,702)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    397377752482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,752 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,752 miles
    Test number
    425683021144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,240 miles
    Test number
    401392110180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,240 miles (+1,469)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,240 miles
    Test number
    993982410126
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass63,771 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,771 miles
    Test number
    543102329144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,331 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,331 miles
    Test number
    804460618180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass59,331 miles (+6,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,331 miles
    Test number
    984280618141
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass52,408 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,408 miles
    Test number
    364581677003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    201606376030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 GFC

Does Y304 GFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 GFC is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y304 GFC?
The MOT on Y304 GFC is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y304 GFC done?
Y304 GFC was recorded at 105,288 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,951 miles a year.
Has Y304 GFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 GFC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y304 GFC 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 Y304 GFC find?
Y304 GFC passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leaks at flexi section clamps; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly split; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slightly split, and 2 more.

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