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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y883 WGAMOT history

Y883 WGA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

Y883 WGA silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
81,784 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y883 WGA
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
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y883 WGA was last recorded at 81,784 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 4,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,010 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,774 miles
Average per year
2,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,784 miles
  • 2023 – 77,010 miles
  • 2022 – 70,264 miles
  • 2020 – 68,041 miles
  • 2019 – 65,538 miles
  • 2017 – 57,404 miles
  • 2016 – 55,770 miles
  • 2015 – 52,142 miles
  • 2014 – 47,443 miles
  • 2013 – 44,118 miles
  • 2012 – 40,715 miles
  • 2011 – 39,665 miles
  • 2010 – 38,086 miles
  • 2009 – 36,363 miles
  • 2008 – 34,421 miles
  • 2007 – 32,181 miles
  • 2006 – 29,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,784 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,784 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,784 miles
    Test number
    479595768936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail81,777 miles (+4,767)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,777 miles
    Test number
    314578705741
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,010 miles (+6,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,010 miles
    Test number
    125250639399
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass70,264 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    117381117693
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail70,249 miles (+2,208)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    141259689832
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted brake caliper slider bolt wrong type (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass68,041 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    734155454068
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail68,041 miles (+2,503)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    731740340052
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust center section blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass65,538 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,538 miles
    Test number
    391063932736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on short bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail65,533 miles (+8,129)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,533 miles
    Test number
    895281271887
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on short bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass57,404 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,404 miles
    Test number
    479648598046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail57,404 miles (+1,634)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,404 miles
    Test number
    507993794449
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass55,770 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,770 miles
    Test number
    233965384791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,142 miles
    Test number
    339081051907
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible has leak ....early rectification advised

  14. Fail52,140 miles (+4,697)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,140 miles
    Test number
    501281535163
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible has leak ....early rectification advised

  15. Pass47,443 miles (+3,325)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,443 miles
    Test number
    535547004340
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWater pump noisy

  16. Pass44,118 miles (+3,403)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,118 miles
    Test number
    117206113398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre heavily cracked & perished on outer sidewall but no inner cording exposed at present
    • NoteO/s/f tyre heavily cracked & perished on outer sidewall but no inner cording exposed at present

  17. Pass40,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,715 miles
    Test number
    485691122484
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail40,713 miles (+1,048)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,713 miles
    Test number
    997801822383
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail39,665 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,665 miles
    Test number
    516350991263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass39,665 miles (+1,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,665 miles
    Test number
    598190091206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass38,086 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,086 miles
    Test number
    543854480227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,363 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,363 miles
    Test number
    550703759270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,421 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,421 miles
    Test number
    313281038469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,181 miles (+2,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,181 miles
    Test number
    692212297192
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass29,766 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    341152226460
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteTravel in handbrake

Questions about Y883 WGA

Does Y883 WGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y883 WGA expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y883 WGA?
The MOT on Y883 WGA expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y883 WGA done?
Y883 WGA was recorded at 81,784 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
Has Y883 WGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y883 WGA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y883 WGA 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 Y883 WGA find?
Y883 WGA passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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