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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y874 SBYMOT history

Y874 SBY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

Y874 SBY red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2024
Mileage
93,204 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y874 SBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y874 SBY was last recorded at 93,204 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 3,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,895 miles · 15 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,309 miles
Average per year
4,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,204 miles
  • 2020 – 89,895 miles
  • 2019 – 84,877 miles
  • 2018 – 73,488 miles
  • 2017 – 70,624 miles
  • 2016 – 67,364 miles
  • 2015 – 65,255 miles
  • 2014 – 64,263 miles
  • 2013 – 61,134 miles
  • 2012 – 57,611 miles
  • 2011 – 52,265 miles
  • 2010 – 44,297 miles
  • 2009 – 37,279 miles
  • 2008 – 30,832 miles
  • 2007 – 25,927 miles
  • 2006 – 23,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,204 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,204 miles (+3,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,204 miles
    Test number
    797377009474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated
  2. Pass89,895 miles (+5,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,895 miles
    Test number
    216994423406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass84,877 miles (+11,389)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,877 miles
    Test number
    759694311597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,488 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,488 miles
    Test number
    714884252076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    113659787061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,624 miles (+3,260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    618603956093
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  7. Pass67,364 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,364 miles
    Test number
    882560050295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,255 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,255 miles
    Test number
    136102585034
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  9. Fail65,255 miles (+992)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,255 miles
    Test number
    716048575038
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Fail64,263 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,263 miles
    Test number
    177832404334
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  11. Pass64,263 miles (+3,129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,263 miles
    Test number
    575432404390
    • NoteCoolant leak
  12. Pass61,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,134 miles
    Test number
    999290913384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,134 miles (+3,523)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,134 miles
    Test number
    498415303320
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass57,611 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,611 miles
    Test number
    857946002344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,265 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,265 miles
    Test number
    668394501394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,255 miles (+7,958)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,255 miles
    Test number
    206907891266
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge///
  17. Pass44,297 miles (+7,018)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    672546620381
    • NoteO/s wiper split///rear exhaust box corroded
  18. Pass37,279 miles (+6,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,279 miles
    Test number
    294625029333
    • 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)
  19. Pass30,832 miles (+4,905)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,832 miles
    Test number
    154588888221
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn low,perished and cracked
  20. Pass25,927 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,927 miles
    Test number
    902405797263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,689 miles
    Test number
    391907096497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,689 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,689 miles
    Test number
    172752796228
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y874 SBY

Does Y874 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y874 SBY expired on 8 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y874 SBY?
The MOT on Y874 SBY expired on 8 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y874 SBY done?
Y874 SBY was recorded at 93,204 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 4,137 miles a year.
Has Y874 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y874 SBY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on Y874 SBY 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 Y874 SBY find?
Y874 SBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; rear rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated.

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