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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y886 YGAMOT history

Y886 YGA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2023.

Y886 YGA blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2024
Mileage
173,539 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y886 YGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y886 YGA was last recorded at 173,539 miles on 11 Apr 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,538 miles · 6 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,539 miles
  • 2020 – 163,348 miles
  • 2019 – 159,328 miles
  • 2018 – 156,184 miles
  • 2017 – 145,177 miles
  • 2016 – 129,046 miles
  • 2015 – 108,089 miles
  • 2014 – 99,326 miles
  • 2013 – 95,025 miles
  • 2012 – 90,551 miles
  • 2011 – 84,928 miles
  • 2010 – 76,912 miles
  • 2009 – 69,307 miles
  • 2008 – 65,308 miles
  • 2007 – 60,405 miles
  • 2006 – 51,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,539 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,539 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    173,539 miles
    Test number
    785050268751
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail173,538 miles (+10,190)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,538 miles
    Test number
    789164614046
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass163,348 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,348 miles
    Test number
    963496653151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,328 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    159,328 miles
    Test number
    800014002300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,184 miles
    Test number
    968570537042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,184 miles (+11,007)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,184 miles
    Test number
    520065877853
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  7. Pass145,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    145,177 miles
    Test number
    425532751790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,177 miles (+16,131)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,177 miles
    Test number
    200768773035
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass129,046 miles (+20,957)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,046 miles
    Test number
    258725331963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,089 miles (+8,763)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,089 miles
    Test number
    338835453134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,326 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,326 miles
    Test number
    946601014263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,025 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,025 miles
    Test number
    945556603205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,551 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,551 miles
    Test number
    559389592146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    498950021228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,928 miles (+8,016)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    967780621288
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail76,912 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    502937510240
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass76,912 miles (+7,605)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,912 miles
    Test number
    791097210260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,307 miles
    Test number
    201782329239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,307 miles (+3,999)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,307 miles
    Test number
    363032529265
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass65,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,308 miles
    Test number
    304822318276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail65,308 miles (+4,903)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,308 miles
    Test number
    910920418266
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass60,405 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,405 miles
    Test number
    232728117270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,655 miles
    Test number
    360772826481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y886 YGA

Does Y886 YGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y886 YGA expired on 10 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y886 YGA?
The MOT on Y886 YGA expired on 10 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y886 YGA done?
Y886 YGA was recorded at 173,539 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2023, an average of 7,312 miles a year.
Has Y886 YGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y886 YGA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y886 YGA 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 Y886 YGA find?
Y886 YGA passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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