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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y899 NLMMOT history

Y899 NLM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 36,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.

Y899 NLM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2025
Mileage
36,770 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 NLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 NLM was last recorded at 36,770 miles on 9 May 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,760 miles · 26 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 36,770 miles
  • 2023 – 36,760 miles
  • 2022 – 36,669 miles
  • 2021 – 26,009 miles
  • 2020 – 22,688 miles
  • 2019 – 20,974 miles
  • 2018 – 19,577 miles
  • 2017 – 19,219 miles
  • 2016 – 18,944 miles
  • 2015 – 18,275 miles
  • 2014 – 17,376 miles
  • 2013 – 16,620 miles
  • 2012 – 15,681 miles
  • 2011 – 14,150 miles
  • 2010 – 13,118 miles
  • 2009 – 11,764 miles
  • 2008 – 10,156 miles
  • 2007 – 8,958 miles
  • 2006 – 7,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,770 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Under tray fitted covering components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,770 miles (+10)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,770 miles
    Test number
    502488422476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass36,760 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,760 miles
    Test number
    258899628203
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted covering components

  3. Pass36,669 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    36,669 miles
    Test number
    991302100021
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted covering components

  4. Fail36,669 miles (+10,660)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,669 miles
    Test number
    821459502954
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted covering components

  5. Pass26,009 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    26,009 miles
    Test number
    473085919848
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted covering components

  6. Fail26,008 miles (+3,320)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,008 miles
    Test number
    646292484537
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted covering components

  7. Pass22,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    22,688 miles
    Test number
    357947241925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail22,688 miles (+1,714)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,688 miles
    Test number
    542359848059
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass20,974 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,974 miles
    Test number
    251857454821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,577 miles (+358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,577 miles
    Test number
    326972282265
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass19,219 miles (+275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,219 miles
    Test number
    346581470154
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash

  12. Pass18,944 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,944 miles
    Test number
    273817186005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,275 miles
    Test number
    506043915117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,275 miles (+899)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,275 miles
    Test number
    619843915129
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Fail17,376 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,376 miles
    Test number
    168073714184
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass17,376 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,376 miles
    Test number
    438823314163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,620 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    16,620 miles
    Test number
    538606303185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,681 miles (+1,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    15,681 miles
    Test number
    188153402169
    • NoteEngine light stays on.

  19. Fail14,150 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,150 miles
    Test number
    738984501197
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass14,150 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,150 miles
    Test number
    936984501199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,118 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,118 miles
    Test number
    834010910192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,764 miles (+1,608)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,764 miles
    Test number
    500250619105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass10,156 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    10,156 miles
    Test number
    592336508168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,958 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    8,958 miles
    Test number
    811600717124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,666 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    7,666 miles
    Test number
    964741916164
    • NoteNail in n/s front tyre

Questions about Y899 NLM

Does Y899 NLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y899 NLM expired on 8 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y899 NLM?
The MOT on Y899 NLM expired on 8 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y899 NLM done?
Y899 NLM was recorded at 36,770 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024, an average of 1,612 miles a year.
Has Y899 NLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 NLM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y899 NLM 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 Y899 NLM find?
Y899 NLM passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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