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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y39 NLMMOT history

Y39 NLM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

Y39 NLM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
101,073 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 NLM
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
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 NLM was last recorded at 101,073 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,697 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
376 miles
Average per year
4,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,073 miles
  • 2021 – 100,697 miles
  • 2020 – 99,396 miles
  • 2019 – 97,968 miles
  • 2018 – 96,267 miles
  • 2017 – 94,276 miles
  • 2016 – 92,309 miles
  • 2015 – 89,629 miles
  • 2014 – 73,321 miles
  • 2013 – 59,596 miles
  • 2012 – 52,721 miles
  • 2011 – 48,534 miles
  • 2010 – 43,483 miles
  • 2009 – 40,155 miles
  • 2008 – 36,280 miles
  • 2007 – 32,831 miles
  • 2006 – 25,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,073 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,073 miles (+376)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,073 miles
    Test number
    599490634131
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,697 miles
    Test number
    586542622749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail100,697 miles (+1,301)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,697 miles
    Test number
    393528093923
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,396 miles
    Test number
    816874791560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,396 miles (+1,428)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,396 miles
    Test number
    912473162519
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn cracked and split causing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass97,968 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,968 miles
    Test number
    166318104891
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both near side and off side front anti roll bar bushes cracked and splitting but ok at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Fail97,968 miles (+1,701)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,968 miles
    Test number
    536941436207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both near side and off side front anti roll bar bushes cracked and splitting but ok at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass96,267 miles (+1,991)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,267 miles
    Test number
    767674852875
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCatalyst rattling inside exhaust
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,276 miles (+1,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    665705403606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass92,309 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,309 miles
    Test number
    178308875483
    • AdvisoryExhaust starting to rust, brake pipes slight rusting
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms rusting, front suspension bushes slight deteriation
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake hoses slight rusting to ferrules

  11. Fail92,309 miles (+2,680)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,309 miles
    Test number
    918103123949
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust starting to rust, brake pipes slight rusting
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms rusting, front suspension bushes slight deteriation
    • AdvisoryRear flexi brake hoses slight rusting to ferrules

  12. Pass89,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,629 miles
    Test number
    406038501454
    • AdvisoryCondition front wishbone bushs

  13. Fail89,628 miles (+49)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    274577082879
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush up right link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCondition front wishbone bushs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and wear on front brake discs and pads
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake balance

  14. Fail89,579 miles (+16,258)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,579 miles
    Test number
    179405885131
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass73,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,321 miles
    Test number
    297253594129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,321 miles (+13,725)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,321 miles
    Test number
    318859474186
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteE.M. light on
    • NoteE.P.C light on intermitant

  17. Pass59,596 miles (+202)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,596 miles
    Test number
    375947783115
    • NoteTYRE SIZE: 185/55X14 80H
    • NoteBoth rear tyres in poor condition
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre

  18. Fail59,394 miles (+6,673)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,394 miles
    Test number
    157360883179
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNEARSIDE HEADLAMP WILL NOT ADJUST
    • NoteTYRE SIZE: 185/55X14 80H
    • NoteBoth rear tyres in poor condition
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre

  19. Pass52,721 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,721 miles
    Test number
    608315162103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,534 miles (+5,051)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,534 miles
    Test number
    588509831162
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass43,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,483 miles
    Test number
    710004340164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,483 miles (+3,328)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,483 miles
    Test number
    452874740162
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Fail40,155 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,155 miles
    Test number
    492567529159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass40,155 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,155 miles
    Test number
    573357029188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,280 miles
    Test number
    572007308169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,275 miles (+3,444)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,275 miles
    Test number
    534167608107
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  27. Pass32,831 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,831 miles
    Test number
    404959427107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,000 miles
    Test number
    780829816106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y39 NLM

Does Y39 NLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y39 NLM expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y39 NLM?
The MOT on Y39 NLM expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y39 NLM done?
Y39 NLM was recorded at 101,073 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 4,641 miles a year.
Has Y39 NLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 NLM has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y39 NLM 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 Y39 NLM find?
Y39 NLM passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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