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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y337 RALMOT history

Y337 RAL is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 135,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

Y337 RAL black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
135,508 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y337 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y337 RAL was last recorded at 135,508 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 7,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,031 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
7,477 miles
Average per year
6,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,508 miles
  • 2023 – 128,031 miles
  • 2022 – 118,719 miles
  • 2020 – 112,485 miles
  • 2019 – 106,413 miles
  • 2017 – 102,794 miles
  • 2016 – 98,126 miles
  • 2015 – 93,563 miles
  • 2014 – 84,672 miles
  • 2013 – 71,398 miles
  • 2012 – 55,938 miles
  • 2011 – 49,731 miles
  • 2010 – 44,944 miles
  • 2009 – 40,239 miles
  • 2008 – 35,262 miles
  • 2007 – 31,436 miles
  • 2006 – 25,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,508 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and osr (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,508 miles (+7,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,508 miles
    Test number
    207814011031
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  2. Pass128,031 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,031 miles
    Test number
    474636696025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail128,031 miles (+9,312)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,031 miles
    Test number
    369030503643
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,719 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,719 miles
    Test number
    540528732929
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail118,719 miles (+6,234)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,719 miles
    Test number
    251886455943
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass112,485 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,485 miles
    Test number
    232004670271
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating advise replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper and headlight washer damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is flat also (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail112,485 miles (+6,072)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,485 miles
    Test number
    943954356174
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating advise replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper and headlight washer damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is flat also (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass106,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,413 miles
    Test number
    421376286292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,413 miles (+3,619)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,413 miles
    Test number
    812891312542
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass102,794 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,794 miles
    Test number
    850269885166
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily corroded...advise replace
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail102,794 miles (+4,668)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,794 miles
    Test number
    498237362273
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily corroded...advise replace
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass98,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,126 miles
    Test number
    260361893028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and osr (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail98,126 miles (+4,563)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,126 miles
    Test number
    876519203108
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and osf (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and osr (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass93,563 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,563 miles
    Test number
    927761695121
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail93,563 miles (+8,891)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,563 miles
    Test number
    866821395161
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass84,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,672 miles
    Test number
    237532644101
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  17. Fail84,672 miles (+13,274)4 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,672 miles
    Test number
    586220844191
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteN/s door card not fitted at time of test (door release via cable end)

  18. Pass71,398 miles (+15,460)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,398 miles
    Test number
    197824053005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,938 miles (+6,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,938 miles
    Test number
    129992352471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass49,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    287723551088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,731 miles (+4,787)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    206753651018
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass44,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,944 miles
    Test number
    610113950064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,944 miles (+4,705)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,944 miles
    Test number
    531933550071
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,239 miles (+4,977)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,239 miles
    Test number
    134286359407
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split.

  25. Pass35,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,262 miles
    Test number
    224843758049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,262 miles (+3,826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,262 miles
    Test number
    902403958028
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass31,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,436 miles
    Test number
    313702057084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,436 miles (+5,632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,436 miles
    Test number
    750852657098
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass25,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,804 miles
    Test number
    121120266416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y337 RAL

Does Y337 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y337 RAL expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y337 RAL?
The MOT on Y337 RAL expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y337 RAL done?
Y337 RAL was recorded at 135,508 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 6,078 miles a year.
Has Y337 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y337 RAL has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y337 RAL 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 Y337 RAL find?
Y337 RAL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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