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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y873 NDNMOT history

Y873 NDN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

Y873 NDN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
86,085 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 NDN
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
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 NDN was last recorded at 86,085 miles on 30 Jan 2023, 1,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,318 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,767 miles
Average per year
2,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,085 miles
  • 2022 – 84,318 miles
  • 2021 – 81,742 miles
  • 2020 – 79,048 miles
  • 2019 – 75,322 miles
  • 2018 – 73,047 miles
  • 2016 – 65,089 miles
  • 2014 – 63,314 miles
  • 2013 – 55,184 miles
  • 2012 – 50,353 miles
  • 2011 – 47,721 miles
  • 2010 – 46,297 miles
  • 2009 – 44,725 miles
  • 2008 – 42,984 miles
  • 2007 – 40,046 miles
  • 2006 – 37,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,085 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine is quite oily

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,085 miles (+1,767)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    233533192980
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass84,318 miles (+2,576)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,318 miles
    Test number
    907892746378
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,742 miles (+2,694)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,742 miles
    Test number
    154531241992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eyelet (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eyelet (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reward inner rubber bush , slightly displaced from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine is quite oily
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f anti roll bar drop link lower rubber bushes starting to perish

  4. Pass79,048 miles (+3,726)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,048 miles
    Test number
    374853840154
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower suspension arm rear inner rubber mounting bush slightly displaced from arm
    • AdvisoryBattery is slightly loose in the tray
    • AdvisoryEngine is quite oily & dropping some drips
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link upper rubber bushes are slightly worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link lower rubber bushes are perishing

  5. Pass75,322 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,322 miles
    Test number
    394181719384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension lower arm rear rubber bush slightly worn & slightly displaced
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine is quite oily

  6. Fail75,315 miles (+2,268)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,315 miles
    Test number
    100794245044
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension lower arm rear rubber bush slightly worn & slightly displaced
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine is quite oily

  7. Pass73,047 miles (+7,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,047 miles
    Test number
    522668978502
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp patterns just acceptable
    • AdvisoryBottom of engine is oily

  8. Pass65,089 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,089 miles
    Test number
    894578336289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,314 miles (+8,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,314 miles
    Test number
    448077444233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass55,184 miles (+4,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,184 miles
    Test number
    719470663249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass50,353 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    497382482281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,265 miles
    Test number
    986953322032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,265 miles (+1,544)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,265 miles
    Test number
    537853322062
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear brake discs inside surfaces corroded and worn
    • NoteRear brake increase and decrease reading high

  14. Pass47,721 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,721 miles
    Test number
    866055921000
    • NoteAdvise:air bag light on
    • NoteAdvise:front & rear no.plates detiorating slightly
    • NoteAdvise:headlamp reflectors/innards loose x2
    • NoteAdvise:slight corrosion of both rear brake disc's
    • NoteAdvise:slight corrosion to exhaust tail pipe & joints
    • NoteAdvise:slight corrosion/scoring of o/s/f brake disc
    • NoteAdvise:slight detioration/perishing of both fromt lower wishbone rubber bushes
    • NoteAdvise:slight engine oil leak

  15. Fail47,721 miles (+1,424)4 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,721 miles
    Test number
    227175521099
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise:air bag light on
    • NoteAdvise:front & rear no.plates detiorating slightly
    • NoteAdvise:headlamp reflectors/innards loose x2
    • NoteAdvise:slight corrosion of both rear brake disc's
    • NoteAdvise:slight corrosion to exhaust tail pipe & joints
    • NoteAdvise:slight corrosion/scoring of o/s/f brake disc
    • NoteAdvise:slight detioration/perishing of both fromt lower wishbone rubber bushes
    • NoteAdvise:slight engine oil leak

  16. Pass46,297 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,297 miles
    Test number
    721909010069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,725 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,725 miles
    Test number
    104250029034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,984 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,984 miles
    Test number
    994551228032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,046 miles
    Test number
    184425127091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,046 miles (+2,385)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,046 miles
    Test number
    430495427066
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass37,661 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,661 miles
    Test number
    650425726023
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2.5 mm

  22. Fail37,661 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,661 miles
    Test number
    960565726013
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2.5 mm

Questions about Y873 NDN

Does Y873 NDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y873 NDN expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y873 NDN?
The MOT on Y873 NDN expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y873 NDN done?
Y873 NDN was recorded at 86,085 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2023, an average of 2,846 miles a year.
Has Y873 NDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 NDN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on Y873 NDN 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 Y873 NDN find?
Y873 NDN passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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