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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y37 HGYMOT history

Y37 HGY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

Y37 HGY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2026
Mileage
75,126 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 HGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 HGY was last recorded at 75,126 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2011: 16,015 miles, lower than 30,330 miles on 12 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,121 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,126 miles
  • 2024 – 54,836 miles
  • 2023 – 52,314 miles
  • 2022 – 50,435 miles
  • 2021 – 48,078 miles
  • 2019 – 47,959 miles
  • 2018 – 47,125 miles
  • 2017 – 45,285 miles
  • 2016 – 43,234 miles
  • 2015 – 41,288 miles
  • 2014 – 39,076 miles
  • 2013 – 36,926 miles
  • 2012 – 34,931 miles
  • 2011 – 16,015 miles
  • 2010 – 30,330 miles
  • 2009 – 27,294 miles
  • 2008 – 24,516 miles
  • 2007 – 21,549 miles
  • 2006 – 18,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,126 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,126 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,126 miles
    Test number
    925303496278
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail75,121 miles (+20,285)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,121 miles
    Test number
    918914259954
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass54,836 miles (+2,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    54,836 miles
    Test number
    948368507048
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/ofs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass52,314 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,314 miles
    Test number
    455025574401
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail52,314 miles (+1,879)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,314 miles
    Test number
    874262878114
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass50,435 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    512837589567
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail50,435 miles (+28)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    112886725060
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail50,407 miles (+2,329)2 dangerous5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,407 miles
    Test number
    940262686762
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible fade and delamination (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass48,078 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,078 miles
    Test number
    957346655495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail47,977 miles (+18)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,977 miles
    Test number
    969908400184
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass47,959 miles (+834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    117223130712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass47,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    163190627551
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail47,125 miles (+75)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,125 miles
    Test number
    557783824087
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass47,050 miles (+1,765)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,050 miles
    Test number
    700424747973
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass45,285 miles (+2,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,285 miles
    Test number
    881490991933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryBonnet damaged

  16. Pass43,234 miles (+1,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,234 miles
    Test number
    821380547022
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak / head lights slightly glazed

  17. Pass41,288 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,288 miles
    Test number
    215914665104
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNoted bonnet damaged

  18. Fail41,288 miles (+2,212)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,288 miles
    Test number
    846144365124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNoted bonnet damaged

  19. Pass39,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,076 miles
    Test number
    399513664109
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail39,076 miles (+2,150)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,076 miles
    Test number
    836763364143
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass36,926 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,926 miles
    Test number
    496213873195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,931 miles (+18,916)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,931 miles
    Test number
    299304072493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,015 miles (-14,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,015 miles
    Test number
    459366771176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,330 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,330 miles
    Test number
    571343160147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,294 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,294 miles
    Test number
    240136069186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,516 miles (+2,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,516 miles
    Test number
    641732078127
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass21,549 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,549 miles
    Test number
    604896967184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,428 miles
    Test number
    963757276129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 HGY

Does Y37 HGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 HGY expired on 1 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 HGY?
The MOT on Y37 HGY expired on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 HGY done?
Y37 HGY was recorded at 75,126 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 2,994 miles a year.
Has Y37 HGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 HGY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y37 HGY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y37 HGY find?
Y37 HGY passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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