Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc
Y879 LRBMOT history
Y879 LRB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,067 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 103,067 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y879 LRB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y879 LRB was last recorded at 103,067 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 3,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 99,795 miles · 4 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,272 miles
- Average per year
- 4,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 103,067 miles
- 2021 – 99,795 miles
- 2020 – 95,225 miles
- 2019 – 86,002 miles
- 2018 – 81,626 miles
- 2017 – 74,115 miles
- 2016 – 70,838 miles
- 2015 – 70,576 miles
- 2014 – 66,894 miles
- 2013 – 62,392 miles
- 2012 – 58,531 miles
- 2011 – 53,789 miles
- 2010 – 50,096 miles
- 2009 – 46,373 miles
- 2008 – 42,681 miles
- 2007 – 38,571 miles
- 2006 – 33,304 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,067 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,067 miles (+3,272)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 103,067 miles
- Test number
- 290019824618
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass99,795 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 99,795 miles
- Test number
- 510952475006
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail99,795 miles (+4,570)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,795 miles
- Test number
- 937728663009
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass95,225 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 95,225 miles
- Test number
- 676176895380
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated pair (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail95,225 miles (+9,223)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,225 miles
- Test number
- 349193674767
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated pair (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass86,002 miles (+4,376)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 86,002 miles
- Test number
- 154265334496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,626 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 81,626 miles
- Test number
- 974588962484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,626 miles (+7,511)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,626 miles
- Test number
- 798071815897
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,115 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 74,115 miles
- Test number
- 181230899849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,113 miles (+3,275)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,113 miles
- Test number
- 454347906880
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass70,838 miles (+262)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 70,838 miles
- Test number
- 571156668395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,576 miles (+3,682)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 70,576 miles
- Test number
- 515963385159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 66,894 miles
- Test number
- 925221074149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,894 miles (+4,502)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,894 miles
- Test number
- 445169464180
- FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass62,392 miles (+3,861)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 62,392 miles
- Test number
- 715620753167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,531 miles (+4,742)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 58,531 miles
- Test number
- 668016062117
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass53,789 miles (+3,693)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 53,789 miles
- Test number
- 508668951149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,096 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 50,096 miles
- Test number
- 313658850171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,096 miles (+3,723)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,096 miles
- Test number
- 891523050113
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass46,373 miles (+3,692)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 46,373 miles
- Test number
- 170045479184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,681 miles (+4,110)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 42,681 miles
- Test number
- 671545778143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,571 miles (+5,267)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 38,571 miles
- Test number
- 271149967439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,304 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 33,304 miles
- Test number
- 223780276421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y879 LRB
- Does Y879 LRB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y879 LRB expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y879 LRB?
- The MOT on Y879 LRB expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y879 LRB done?
- Y879 LRB was recorded at 103,067 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 4,327 miles a year.
- Has Y879 LRB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y879 LRB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y879 LRB 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 Y879 LRB find?
- Y879 LRB passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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