
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc
Y304 HMVMOT history
Y304 HMV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 106,161 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 106,161 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 17 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,835 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y304 HMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y304 HMV was last recorded at 106,161 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 7,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,952 miles · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,209 miles
- Average per year
- 3,835 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,161 miles
- 2025 – 98,952 miles
- 2024 – 93,741 miles
- 2023 – 91,042 miles
- 2022 – 90,527 miles
- 2020 – 90,052 miles
- 2019 – 90,051 miles
- 2018 – 89,922 miles
- 2016 – 77,689 miles
- 2014 – 70,547 miles
- 2013 – 54,653 miles
- 2012 – 54,276 miles
- 2011 – 48,565 miles
- 2010 – 43,225 miles
- 2009 – 38,217 miles
- 2008 – 36,038 miles
- 2007 – 33,314 miles
- 2006 – 28,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers seat slight movement
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.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,161 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 106,161 miles
- Test number
- 324450115184
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers seat slight movement
Fail106,161 miles (+7,209)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,161 miles
- Test number
- 611411531214
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers seat slight movement
Pass98,952 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 98,952 miles
- Test number
- 402141499477
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail98,952 miles (+5,211)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,952 miles
- Test number
- 782323167137
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,741 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 93,741 miles
- Test number
- 750628847889
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,741 miles (+2,699)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,741 miles
- Test number
- 100161646939
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,042 miles (+515)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 91,042 miles
- Test number
- 550095595773
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,527 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 90,527 miles
- Test number
- 253697072649
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail90,527 miles (+475)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,527 miles
- Test number
- 400228923882
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,052 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 90,052 miles
- Test number
- 979051716881
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail90,052 miles (+1)3 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,052 miles
- Test number
- 701986963551
- DangerousCentral Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail90,051 miles (+129)2 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,051 miles
- Test number
- 751978426250
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass89,922 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 89,922 miles
- Test number
- 575922631396
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail89,921 miles (+12,232)2 dangerous13 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,921 miles
- Test number
- 487526774606
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass77,689 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 77,689 miles
- Test number
- 893541705442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,683 miles (+7,136)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,683 miles
- Test number
- 808022558059
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass70,547 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 70,547 miles
- Test number
- 439324104309
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteExhaust tail pipe heavily corroded
Fail70,547 miles (+15,894)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,547 miles
- Test number
- 986454704304
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteExhaust tail pipe heavily corroded
Fail54,653 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,653 miles
- Test number
- 397513903329
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,653 miles (+377)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 54,653 miles
- Test number
- 899353003305
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,276 miles (+5,711)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 54,276 miles
- Test number
- 507758192233
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 48,565 miles
- Test number
- 725997581256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,565 miles (+5,340)6 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,565 miles
- Test number
- 355327381263
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass43,225 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 43,225 miles
- Test number
- 841517300319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,220 miles (+5,003)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,220 miles
- Test number
- 350855000361
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass38,217 miles (+2,179)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 38,217 miles
- Test number
- 462533179222
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteGear box leaking oil
Pass36,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 36,038 miles
- Test number
- 391328898238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,038 miles (+2,724)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,038 miles
- Test number
- 394378398448
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteNearside wiper split
Pass33,314 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 33,314 miles
- Test number
- 371371617370
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail33,314 miles (+4,900)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,314 miles
- Test number
- 473689107470
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine warning light staying on
Pass28,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2007
- Odometer
- 28,414 miles
- Test number
- 610666926103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y304 HMV
- Does Y304 HMV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 HMV is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y304 HMV?
- The MOT on Y304 HMV is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y304 HMV done?
- Y304 HMV was recorded at 106,161 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,835 miles a year.
- Has Y304 HMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y304 HMV has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y304 HMV 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 HMV find?
- Y304 HMV passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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