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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y36 NGMMOT history

Y36 NGM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

Y36 NGM blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
79,017 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 NGM
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
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 NGM was last recorded at 79,017 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 11,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,181 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
11,836 miles
Average per year
3,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,017 miles
  • 2023 – 67,181 miles
  • 2022 – 65,380 miles
  • 2021 – 62,976 miles
  • 2020 – 60,339 miles
  • 2019 – 57,936 miles
  • 2018 – 55,482 miles
  • 2017 – 51,499 miles
  • 2016 – 48,868 miles
  • 2015 – 45,064 miles
  • 2014 – 43,038 miles
  • 2013 – 39,073 miles
  • 2012 – 37,734 miles
  • 2011 – 35,941 miles
  • 2010 – 33,857 miles
  • 2009 – 31,409 miles
  • 2008 – 28,592 miles
  • 2007 – 25,261 miles
  • 2006 – 22,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,017 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,017 miles (+11,836)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,017 miles
    Test number
    432417789511
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  2. Pass67,181 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,181 miles
    Test number
    389735472840
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail67,169 miles (+1,789)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,169 miles
    Test number
    592089361946
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,380 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,380 miles
    Test number
    460480711445
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail65,376 miles (+2,400)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,376 miles
    Test number
    660843601749
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,976 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,976 miles
    Test number
    988510936814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,339 miles (+2,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    667125700082
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres sidewalls cracking

  8. Pass57,936 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,936 miles
    Test number
    428898327069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,482 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    413345247698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,499 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    817698731802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on outer edge

  11. Fail51,478 miles (+2,610)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,478 miles
    Test number
    902898658306
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wearing on outer edge

  12. Pass48,868 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,868 miles
    Test number
    407556899926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,064 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,064 miles
    Test number
    425581965092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,038 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    548752964093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,073 miles (+1,339)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,073 miles
    Test number
    656558923045
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass37,734 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,734 miles
    Test number
    259957122011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteHeadlights deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail37,734 miles (+1,793)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,734 miles
    Test number
    156977922482
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteHeadlights deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass35,941 miles (+2,084)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,941 miles
    Test number
    788329941087
    • NoteN/S Beam pattern weak

  19. Pass33,857 miles (+2,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,857 miles
    Test number
    154795950403
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass31,409 miles (+2,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,409 miles
    Test number
    544654659040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass28,592 miles (+3,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,592 miles
    Test number
    562176358003
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass25,261 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,261 miles
    Test number
    542674257002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,557 miles
    Test number
    261683256036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y36 NGM

Does Y36 NGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y36 NGM expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y36 NGM?
The MOT on Y36 NGM expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y36 NGM done?
Y36 NGM was recorded at 79,017 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 3,131 miles a year.
Has Y36 NGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 NGM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y36 NGM 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 Y36 NGM find?
Y36 NGM passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, and 5 more.

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