
Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y893 HCDMOT history
Y893 HCD is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 159,195 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Oct 2022
- Mileage
- 159,195 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,989 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y893 HCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 28 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Oct 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y893 HCD was last recorded at 159,195 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 158,872 miles · 13 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 323 miles
- Average per year
- 6,989 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 159,195 miles
- 2021 – 158,872 miles
- 2020 – 158,676 miles
- 2019 – 158,326 miles
- 2018 – 157,258 miles
- 2017 – 156,095 miles
- 2016 – 155,003 miles
- 2015 – 153,471 miles
- 2014 – 148,326 miles
- 2013 – 131,667 miles
- 2012 – 119,183 miles
- 2011 – 113,843 miles
- 2010 – 103,747 miles
- 2009 – 91,998 miles
- 2008 – 78,743 miles
- 2007 – 67,297 miles
- 2006 – 55,366 miles
- 2005 – 41,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2010
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail159,195 miles (+323)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,195 miles
- Test number
- 283172230710
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass158,872 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 158,872 miles
- Test number
- 933551966023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail158,872 miles (+196)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,872 miles
- Test number
- 390689418792
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass158,676 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 158,676 miles
- Test number
- 184379145774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail158,675 miles (+349)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,675 miles
- Test number
- 351415472888
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass158,326 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 158,326 miles
- Test number
- 260206016393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail158,326 miles (+1,068)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,326 miles
- Test number
- 587101171405
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,258 miles (+31)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 157,258 miles
- Test number
- 125071480637
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail157,227 miles (+1,132)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,227 miles
- Test number
- 820243487509
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,095 miles (+1,092)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 156,095 miles
- Test number
- 555206755273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass155,003 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 155,003 miles
- Test number
- 645406311484
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail155,003 miles (+1,532)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,003 miles
- Test number
- 972737691979
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass153,471 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 153,471 miles
- Test number
- 975884192511
- AdvisorySome light scratching in centre of windscreen
Fail153,454 miles (+5,128)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,454 miles
- Test number
- 313266218017
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisorySome light scratching in centre of windscreen
Pass148,326 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 148,326 miles
- Test number
- 719311684255
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail148,322 miles (+16,655)7 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,322 miles
- Test number
- 886701684213
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine warning light on.
- NoteEngine oil needs topping up.
Pass131,667 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 131,667 miles
- Test number
- 676779483207
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear silencer area of exhaust slightly deteriorated
Fail131,667 miles (+12,484)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,667 miles
- Test number
- 657489583298
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear silencer area of exhaust slightly deteriorated
Pass119,183 miles (+5,340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 119,183 miles
- Test number
- 828641992256
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,843 miles (+610)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 113,843 miles
- Test number
- 169175351350
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail113,233 miles (+9,486)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,233 miles
- Test number
- 507534351395
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass103,747 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 103,747 miles
- Test number
- 873108350331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front and rear registration plates deteriorated
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to cords on inner edge!!!!
Fail103,746 miles (+11,748)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,746 miles
- Test number
- 293067350335
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front and rear registration plates deteriorated
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to cords on inner edge!!!!
Pass91,998 miles (+13,255)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 91,998 miles
- Test number
- 391905669307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,743 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,743 miles
- Test number
- 453975818455
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteEngine warning light on
Pass78,743 miles (+11,446)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 78,743 miles
- Test number
- 673875518347
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteEngine warning light on
Pass67,297 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 67,297 miles
- Test number
- 354690627334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,297 miles (+11,931)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,297 miles
- Test number
- 801440427341
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass55,366 miles (+14,264)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 55,366 miles
- Test number
- 310914116343
- NoteUnable to check wheel nuts wheel covers fitted
Pass41,102 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 41,102 miles
- Test number
- 293675815381
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y893 HCD
- Does Y893 HCD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y893 HCD expired on 16 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y893 HCD?
- The MOT on Y893 HCD expired on 16 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y893 HCD done?
- Y893 HCD was recorded at 159,195 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 6,989 miles a year.
- Has Y893 HCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y893 HCD has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y893 HCD 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 Y893 HCD find?
- Y893 HCD failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside front lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 8 more.
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