
Volkswagen Polo
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc
Y314 YGAMOT history
Y314 YGA is a green diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 190,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 190,035 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 9,583 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y314 YGA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y314 YGA was last recorded at 190,035 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 189,991 miles · 22 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 44 miles
- Average per year
- 9,583 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 190,035 miles
- 2021 – 187,110 miles
- 2019 – 183,193 miles
- 2018 – 177,633 miles
- 2017 – 169,971 miles
- 2016 – 163,547 miles
- 2015 – 156,441 miles
- 2014 – 148,243 miles
- 2013 – 139,214 miles
- 2012 – 122,951 miles
- 2011 – 109,481 miles
- 2010 – 89,447 miles
- 2009 – 71,913 miles
- 2008 – 58,168 miles
- 2007 – 49,450 miles
- 2006 – 40,864 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryHeat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,035 miles (+44)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 190,035 miles
- Test number
- 414226956627
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
Fail189,991 miles (+2,881)7 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,991 miles
- Test number
- 282509553933
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
Pass187,110 miles (+14)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 187,110 miles
- Test number
- 937549488436
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront top strut mounts noisy / worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlights just within tolerence
Fail187,096 miles (+3,903)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,096 miles
- Test number
- 818977826194
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass183,193 miles (+83)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 183,193 miles
- Test number
- 840746298930
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail183,110 miles (+5,477)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,110 miles
- Test number
- 453754256508
- DangerousNearside 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))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass177,633 miles (+7,662)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 177,633 miles
- Test number
- 968152930737
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass169,971 miles (+146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 169,971 miles
- Test number
- 804728488683
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail169,825 miles (+6,278)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,825 miles
- Test number
- 345340151707
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box corroded (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass163,547 miles (+2)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 163,547 miles
- Test number
- 929981287681
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBrake discs poor condition
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f wheel slightly buckled
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
Fail163,545 miles (+7,104)2 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,545 miles
- Test number
- 170451363367
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBrake discs poor condition
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f wheel slightly buckled
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
Pass156,441 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 156,441 miles
- Test number
- 132623098079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,352 miles (+8,109)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,352 miles
- Test number
- 473366594272
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass148,243 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 148,243 miles
- Test number
- 436033534443
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHeadlamp image poor
Fail148,243 miles (+9,029)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,243 miles
- Test number
- 415983634412
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHeadlamp image poor
Pass139,214 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 139,214 miles
- Test number
- 488283233353
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear upper strut mountings coroded
- NoteO/s/r brake backing plate coroded
- NoteVarious suspension and brakecomponents coroded
Fail139,214 miles (+16,263)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,214 miles
- Test number
- 579822033344
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear upper strut mountings coroded
- NoteO/s/r brake backing plate coroded
- NoteVarious suspension and brakecomponents coroded
Fail122,951 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,951 miles
- Test number
- 619138712329
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,951 miles (+13,470)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 122,951 miles
- Test number
- 626958812331
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,481 miles (+50)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 109,481 miles
- Test number
- 806373141379
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteVarious suspension components coroded
Fail109,431 miles (+19,984)6 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,431 miles
- Test number
- 658427131388
- FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureRear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteVarious suspension components coroded
Pass89,447 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 89,447 miles
- Test number
- 434477530386
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail89,447 miles (+17,534)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,447 miles
- Test number
- 624107930383
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,913 miles (+13,745)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 71,913 miles
- Test number
- 703591149207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 58,168 miles
- Test number
- 914641848263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,168 miles (+8,718)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,168 miles
- Test number
- 314519738467
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,450 miles (+8,586)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 49,450 miles
- Test number
- 580452117221
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass40,864 miles (+137)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 40,864 miles
- Test number
- 654583416291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,727 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,727 miles
- Test number
- 283817806232
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about Y314 YGA
- Does Y314 YGA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y314 YGA expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y314 YGA?
- The MOT on Y314 YGA expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y314 YGA done?
- Y314 YGA was recorded at 190,035 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 9,583 miles a year.
- Has Y314 YGA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y314 YGA has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y314 YGA 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 Y314 YGA find?
- Y314 YGA passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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