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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y901 YCEMOT history

Y901 YCE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

Y901 YCE red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
142,319 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y901 YCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y901 YCE was last recorded at 142,319 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2021: 142,314 miles, lower than 142,341 miles on 22 Mar 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,319 miles · 30 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,319 miles
  • 2022 – 142,319 miles
  • 2021 – 142,314 miles
  • 2020 – 118,818 miles
  • 2019 – 116,236 miles
  • 2018 – 107,965 miles
  • 2017 – 99,461 miles
  • 2016 – 90,900 miles
  • 2015 – 85,206 miles
  • 2014 – 81,871 miles
  • 2013 – 77,490 miles
  • 2012 – 68,010 miles
  • 2011 – 55,687 miles
  • 2010 – 43,271 miles
  • 2009 – 31,373 miles
  • 2008 – 30,674 miles
  • 2007 – 28,300 miles
  • 2006 – 24,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,319 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel archRecorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,319 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,319 miles
    Test number
    260069377303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  2. Fail142,319 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,319 miles
    Test number
    691475654724
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  3. Pass142,319 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,319 miles
    Test number
    167937922585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  4. Fail142,318 miles (+4)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,318 miles
    Test number
    760751958688
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  5. Pass142,314 miles (-27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,314 miles
    Test number
    682541184814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both

  6. Fail142,341 miles (+23,523)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,341 miles
    Test number
    670797075446
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both

  7. Pass118,818 miles (+2,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,818 miles
    Test number
    215560142482
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass116,236 miles (+8,271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    116,236 miles
    Test number
    638506986829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,965 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,965 miles
    Test number
    107875375078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail107,963 miles (+8,502)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,963 miles
    Test number
    876174975859
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass99,461 miles (+8,561)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,461 miles
    Test number
    274551017114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,900 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,900 miles
    Test number
    943041657261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,887 miles (+3)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,887 miles
    Test number
    843256223210
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine fault light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn at outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail90,884 miles (+5,678)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,884 miles
    Test number
    298959707271
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads look worn and low

  15. Pass85,206 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,206 miles
    Test number
    705466805175
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMiddle exhaust is slightly rusty

  16. Fail85,198 miles (+3,327)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,198 miles
    Test number
    888621505188
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass81,871 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,871 miles
    Test number
    895221724163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    489932413164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail77,490 miles (+9,480)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    606162713178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass68,010 miles (+12,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,010 miles
    Test number
    578348312182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass55,687 miles (+12,416)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,687 miles
    Test number
    879296011159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,271 miles
    Test number
    191150120178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,271 miles (+11,898)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,271 miles
    Test number
    290330820126
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  24. Pass31,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,373 miles
    Test number
    802866929190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,373 miles (+699)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,373 miles
    Test number
    814715029173
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass30,674 miles (+2,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,674 miles
    Test number
    773678678092
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted on inner edges.

  27. Pass28,300 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,300 miles
    Test number
    561826477053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,828 miles
    Test number
    361182986080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail24,828 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,828 miles
    Test number
    184312886418
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about Y901 YCE

Does Y901 YCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y901 YCE expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y901 YCE?
The MOT on Y901 YCE expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y901 YCE done?
Y901 YCE was recorded at 142,319 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 6,903 miles a year.
Has Y901 YCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y901 YCE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y901 YCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y901 YCE find?
Y901 YCE passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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