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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y899 SURMOT history

Y899 SUR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 33,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

Y899 SUR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2023
Mileage
33,904 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 SUR
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
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 SUR was last recorded at 33,904 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 4,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,190 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,714 miles
Average per year
1,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 33,904 miles
  • 2021 – 29,190 miles
  • 2020 – 25,204 miles
  • 2019 – 23,986 miles
  • 2018 – 23,563 miles
  • 2017 – 23,025 miles
  • 2016 – 22,249 miles
  • 2015 – 21,080 miles
  • 2014 – 19,689 miles
  • 2013 – 17,786 miles
  • 2012 – 16,751 miles
  • 2011 – 15,672 miles
  • 2010 – 14,123 miles
  • 2009 – 13,173 miles
  • 2008 – 12,230 miles
  • 2007 – 11,344 miles
  • 2006 – 10,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,904 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and arm rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,904 miles (+4,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    33,904 miles
    Test number
    565730024741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass29,190 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    29,190 miles
    Test number
    105164317132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and arm rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail29,178 miles (+3,974)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,178 miles
    Test number
    683584847412
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and arm rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass25,204 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    25,204 miles
    Test number
    271349524049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,986 miles (+423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,986 miles
    Test number
    917374595709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass23,563 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    23,563 miles
    Test number
    363494738496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses cloudy
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front hubs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear axle

  7. Fail23,561 miles (+536)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,561 miles
    Test number
    144357269755
    • MajorNearside Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses cloudy
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front hubs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear axle

  8. Pass23,025 miles (+776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,025 miles
    Test number
    300408874866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  9. Pass22,249 miles (+1,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,249 miles
    Test number
    483165135547
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s headlight deteriated

  10. Pass21,080 miles (+1,391)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,080 miles
    Test number
    956630965179
    • 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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable sticking slightly
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  11. Pass19,689 miles (+1,903)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,689 miles
    Test number
    439834674141
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded
    • NoteN/s washer jet insecure
    • NoteO/s/r tyre thread pattern cracking

  12. Pass17,786 miles (+1,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,786 miles
    Test number
    965558963121
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass16,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,751 miles
    Test number
    668398472186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail16,751 miles (+1,079)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,751 miles
    Test number
    245308872465
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass15,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,672 miles
    Test number
    806603271139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail15,672 miles (+1,549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,672 miles
    Test number
    386352771178
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass14,123 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,123 miles
    Test number
    474215660160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,173 miles (+943)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,173 miles
    Test number
    791688169157
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall perished

  19. Pass12,230 miles (+886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,230 miles
    Test number
    280025278141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass11,344 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,344 miles
    Test number
    494229467140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,253 miles
    Test number
    210118376456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y899 SUR

Does Y899 SUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y899 SUR expired on 24 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y899 SUR?
The MOT on Y899 SUR expired on 24 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y899 SUR done?
Y899 SUR was recorded at 33,904 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 1,442 miles a year.
Has Y899 SUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 SUR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y899 SUR 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 SUR find?
Y899 SUR passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted outer rim; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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