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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

Y17 BUFMOT history

Y17 BUF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jul 2011. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

Y17 BUF 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 Aug 2026
Mileage
139,863 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y17 BUF was last recorded at 139,863 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 5,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2022: 102,121 miles, lower than 123,506 miles on 23 May 2022.

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
134,282 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,581 miles
Average per year
7,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,863 miles
  • 2025 – 134,282 miles
  • 2024 – 129,308 miles
  • 2023 – 126,584 miles
  • 2022 – 102,121 miles
  • 2020 – 111,858 miles
  • 2019 – 103,460 miles
  • 2018 – 94,846 miles
  • 2017 – 85,821 miles
  • 2016 – 75,466 miles
  • 2015 – 62,855 miles
  • 2014 – 43,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,863 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,863 miles (+5,581)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,863 miles
    Test number
    408073792073
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass134,282 miles (+4,974)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,282 miles
    Test number
    720263270410
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,308 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,308 miles
    Test number
    621546493350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,584 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,584 miles
    Test number
    860761798107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Fail126,584 miles (+24,463)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,584 miles
    Test number
    437553947472
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass102,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,121 miles
    Test number
    325552255329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,121 miles (-21,385)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,121 miles
    Test number
    595616222350
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail123,506 miles (+11,648)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,506 miles
    Test number
    416764379142
    • DangerousNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass111,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,858 miles
    Test number
    524404760008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,857 miles (+8,397)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,857 miles
    Test number
    554750300346
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass103,460 miles (+8,614)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,460 miles
    Test number
    716074462717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,846 miles (+9,025)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,846 miles
    Test number
    947058702550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,821 miles (+10,355)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,821 miles
    Test number
    627663466279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,466 miles (+12,611)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,466 miles
    Test number
    413243371165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,855 miles (+9,905)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,855 miles
    Test number
    268870887503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,950 miles (+9,751)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,950 miles
    Test number
    728236655020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,199 miles
    Test number
    968443984113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 BUF

Does Y17 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y17 BUF expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y17 BUF?
The MOT on Y17 BUF expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y17 BUF done?
Y17 BUF was recorded at 139,863 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,992 miles a year.
Has Y17 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 BUF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 BUF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y17 BUF find?
Y17 BUF failed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear, and 1 more.

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