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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y304 KSCMOT history

Y304 KSC is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

Y304 KSC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
147,631 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 KSC
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
6 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 KSC was last recorded at 147,631 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 4,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,392 miles · 3 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,239 miles
Average per year
6,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,631 miles
  • 2021 – 143,392 miles
  • 2020 – 142,209 miles
  • 2019 – 141,155 miles
  • 2018 – 138,927 miles
  • 2017 – 137,032 miles
  • 2016 – 134,228 miles
  • 2015 – 129,385 miles
  • 2014 – 113,421 miles
  • 2013 – 87,676 miles
  • 2012 – 72,999 miles
  • 2011 – 72,057 miles
  • 2009 – 67,118 miles
  • 2008 – 61,400 miles
  • 2007 – 49,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,631 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases / rear pipe joins and front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust central heat shield loose on floor fixings
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bush perishing and separating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight engine and gearboxx oil leaks

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.

  • Offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush separating slightly (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,631 miles (+4,239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,631 miles
    Test number
    500281329842
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases / rear pipe joins and front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust central heat shield loose on floor fixings
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bush perishing and separating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine and gearboxx oil leaks

  2. Pass143,392 miles (+1,183)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,392 miles
    Test number
    371248170177
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak from steering rack nearside track rod area.
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush perishing,

  3. Pass142,209 miles (+1,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,209 miles
    Test number
    179665376761
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush perishing.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass141,155 miles (+2,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,155 miles
    Test number
    952553643570
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror back missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,927 miles (+1,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,927 miles
    Test number
    978877902843
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides of car (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass137,032 miles (+2,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,032 miles
    Test number
    769538778592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush separating slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer join with center pipe (7.1.2)

  7. Pass134,228 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    134,228 miles
    Test number
    841644606274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush separating slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty silencer (7.1.2)

  8. Fail134,220 miles (+4,835)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,220 miles
    Test number
    888386929205
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Reflector and bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush separating slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp reflector going dull
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty silencer (7.1.2)

  9. Pass129,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    129,385 miles
    Test number
    115798935404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail129,385 miles (+15,964)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,385 miles
    Test number
    135311035068
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass113,421 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,421 miles
    Test number
    187800954488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail113,416 miles (+25,740)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,416 miles
    Test number
    656329634017
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass87,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,676 miles
    Test number
    496060213025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,676 miles (+14,677)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,676 miles
    Test number
    276470813031
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass72,999 miles (+942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,999 miles
    Test number
    967698342042
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Pass72,057 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,057 miles
    Test number
    357543011049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,054 miles (+4,936)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,054 miles
    Test number
    167381211035
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass67,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    292094849360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,118 miles (+5,718)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    461434449421
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass61,400 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,400 miles
    Test number
    603752638372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHazard switch ticking when off

  21. Fail61,400 miles (+11,894)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,400 miles
    Test number
    712872338360
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHazard switch ticking when off

  22. Pass49,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,506 miles
    Test number
    583541247252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,506 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,506 miles
    Test number
    282283937233
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y304 KSC

Does Y304 KSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y304 KSC expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y304 KSC?
The MOT on Y304 KSC expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y304 KSC done?
Y304 KSC was recorded at 147,631 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 6,752 miles a year.
Has Y304 KSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 KSC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on Y304 KSC 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 KSC find?
Y304 KSC passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases / rear pipe joins and front pipe flex; exhaust central heat shield loose on floor fixings; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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