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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y315 HEPMOT history

Y315 HEP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2022.

Y315 HEP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2023
Mileage
126,539 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y315 HEP
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
24 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2023
Latest MOT test
13 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y315 HEP was last recorded at 126,539 miles on 13 May 2022, 3,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,115 miles · 28 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,424 miles
Average per year
4,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,539 miles
  • 2021 – 123,115 miles
  • 2019 – 121,764 miles
  • 2018 – 117,966 miles
  • 2017 – 117,584 miles
  • 2016 – 117,163 miles
  • 2015 – 114,201 miles
  • 2014 – 109,433 miles
  • 2013 – 106,186 miles
  • 2012 – 102,293 miles
  • 2011 – 95,062 miles
  • 2010 – 86,393 miles
  • 2009 – 82,261 miles
  • 2008 – 77,438 miles
  • 2007 – 71,348 miles
  • 2006 – 62,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,539 miles
  • AdvisoryAll around suspension has been lowered

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section around joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Handbrake travel long

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,539 miles (+3,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,539 miles
    Test number
    647435632673
    • AdvisoryAll around suspension has been lowered

  2. Pass123,115 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,115 miles
    Test number
    169131838972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail123,103 miles (+1,339)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,103 miles
    Test number
    829849468695
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake spring missing from caliper
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  4. Pass121,764 miles (+3,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,764 miles
    Test number
    885425315201
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers inner door catch sticking
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  5. Pass117,966 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,966 miles
    Test number
    166006364745
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section around joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail117,958 miles (+374)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,958 miles
    Test number
    208696547869
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bolt loose not tightened right up (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section around joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,584 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,584 miles
    Test number
    798983045762
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail117,582 miles (+419)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,582 miles
    Test number
    850562573821
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass117,163 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,163 miles
    Test number
    551089670771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail117,154 miles (+2,953)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,154 miles
    Test number
    197447867854
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass114,201 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,201 miles
    Test number
    236549089688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail114,199 miles (+4,766)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,199 miles
    Test number
    720095854598
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on....
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear foot and handbrake effort slightly low....

  13. Pass109,433 miles (+292)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,433 miles
    Test number
    897782464241
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth headlamp beam images poor
    • NoteMinimum reserve park brake lever travel
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer shoulder badly worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner shoulder badly worn
    • NoteOffside track rod end lock nut in poor condition
    • NoteSlight buckle on nearside rear inner wheel rim

  14. Fail109,141 miles (+2,955)4 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,141 miles
    Test number
    578089144262
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth headlamp beam images poor
    • NoteMinimum reserve park brake lever travel
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer shoulder badly worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner shoulder badly worn
    • NoteOffside track rod end lock nut in poor condition
    • NoteSlight buckle on nearside rear inner wheel rim

  15. Pass106,186 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,186 miles
    Test number
    886035623276
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail106,177 miles (+3,884)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,177 miles
    Test number
    387628413426
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass102,293 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,293 miles
    Test number
    246961282457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,248 miles (+7,186)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,248 miles
    Test number
    488883972177
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass95,062 miles (+8,669)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,062 miles
    Test number
    229194071452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,393 miles
    Test number
    371631380149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,393 miles (+4,132)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,393 miles
    Test number
    551881480130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Fail82,261 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,261 miles
    Test number
    343502209404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass82,261 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,261 miles
    Test number
    604302109254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,438 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    713566908238
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail77,437 miles (+6,089)4 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    323916708229
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass71,348 miles (+8,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,348 miles
    Test number
    332345907291
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass62,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,856 miles
    Test number
    801546606286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,856 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,856 miles
    Test number
    303635306256
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y315 HEP

Does Y315 HEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y315 HEP expired on 12 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y315 HEP?
The MOT on Y315 HEP expired on 12 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y315 HEP done?
Y315 HEP was recorded at 126,539 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2022, an average of 4,030 miles a year.
Has Y315 HEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y315 HEP has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y315 HEP 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 Y315 HEP find?
Y315 HEP passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2022 with 1 advisory: all around suspension has been lowered.

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