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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y317 KGYMOT history

Y317 KGY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2022.

Y317 KGY blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2023
Mileage
99,596 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y317 KGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y317 KGY was last recorded at 99,596 miles on 21 Oct 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,588 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,596 miles
  • 2021 – 92,045 miles
  • 2020 – 82,129 miles
  • 2019 – 70,100 miles
  • 2018 – 60,537 miles
  • 2017 – 58,996 miles
  • 2016 – 57,462 miles
  • 2015 – 55,859 miles
  • 2014 – 54,510 miles
  • 2013 – 53,171 miles
  • 2012 – 51,529 miles
  • 2011 – 50,231 miles
  • 2010 – 48,304 miles
  • 2009 – 42,713 miles
  • 2008 – 37,621 miles
  • 2007 – 31,914 miles
  • 2006 – 26,954 miles
  • 2005 – 23,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,596 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,596 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,596 miles
    Test number
    103787137078
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,588 miles (+7,543)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,588 miles
    Test number
    978808579018
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel but still functional

  3. Pass92,045 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,045 miles
    Test number
    419053836139
    • 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 Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail92,045 miles (+9,916)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,045 miles
    Test number
    962307980099
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,129 miles (+100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,129 miles
    Test number
    120593244646
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail82,029 miles (+11,929)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,029 miles
    Test number
    686829302783
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,100 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,100 miles
    Test number
    328069589745
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear connection (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail70,100 miles (+9,563)4 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,100 miles
    Test number
    462145914705
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear connection (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,537 miles
    Test number
    180455387144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,537 miles (+1,541)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,537 miles
    Test number
    874002414316
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  11. Pass58,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,996 miles
    Test number
    730331770210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,996 miles (+1,534)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,996 miles
    Test number
    905442257068
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass57,462 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,462 miles
    Test number
    271553063761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,859 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    499941565147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,510 miles (+1,339)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,510 miles
    Test number
    228937664179
    • NoteBoth front (lower) suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorating
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroding

  16. Pass53,171 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,171 miles
    Test number
    379140673190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,529 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,529 miles
    Test number
    506460272156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,231 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,231 miles
    Test number
    317106761125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,304 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,304 miles
    Test number
    290428840441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,713 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,713 miles
    Test number
    131324569165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,621 miles (+5,707)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,621 miles
    Test number
    542203878153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,914 miles (+4,960)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,914 miles
    Test number
    973713477176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,954 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,954 miles
    Test number
    341960956119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    23,204 miles
    Test number
    353108155195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y317 KGY

Does Y317 KGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y317 KGY expired on 29 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y317 KGY?
The MOT on Y317 KGY expired on 29 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y317 KGY done?
Y317 KGY was recorded at 99,596 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2022, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has Y317 KGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y317 KGY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y317 KGY 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 Y317 KGY find?
Y317 KGY passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, and 2 more.

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