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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y195 BMSMOT history

Y195 BMS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 77,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

Y195 BMS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
77,361 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y195 BMS
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
28 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y195 BMS was last recorded at 77,361 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,935 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
426 miles
Average per year
1,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,361 miles
  • 2025 – 76,935 miles
  • 2024 – 76,377 miles
  • 2023 – 75,897 miles
  • 2022 – 75,428 miles
  • 2021 – 74,911 miles
  • 2020 – 74,652 miles
  • 2019 – 74,063 miles
  • 2018 – 73,599 miles
  • 2017 – 73,085 miles
  • 2016 – 72,265 miles
  • 2015 – 70,584 miles
  • 2014 – 69,339 miles
  • 2013 – 67,843 miles
  • 2012 – 66,425 miles
  • 2011 – 65,003 miles
  • 2010 – 64,087 miles
  • 2009 – 62,932 miles
  • 2008 – 61,467 miles
  • 2007 – 51,097 miles
  • 2006 – 41,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail77,361 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail77,361 miles (+426)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,361 miles
    Test number
    183140352241
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,935 miles (+558)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,935 miles
    Test number
    935144487980
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to nearside outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass76,377 miles (+480)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,377 miles
    Test number
    631686395878
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,897 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,897 miles
    Test number
    976822430652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,879 miles (+451)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,879 miles
    Test number
    137153291871
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,428 miles (+517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,428 miles
    Test number
    391971503381
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,911 miles (+259)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,911 miles
    Test number
    369300206676
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass74,652 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    74,652 miles
    Test number
    417916686718
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Fail74,649 miles (+586)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,649 miles
    Test number
    424495976659
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  10. Pass74,063 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    268517364057
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear selector oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail74,041 miles (+442)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    495955311426
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear selector oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,599 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,599 miles
    Test number
    542459569696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,085 miles
    Test number
    957705223831
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both rear slight corrosion (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail73,085 miles (+820)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,085 miles
    Test number
    424771547395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both rear slight corrosion (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass72,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    161669180819
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc
    • AdvisoryFront no plate marked

  16. Fail72,265 miles (+1,681)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,265 miles
    Test number
    281013031355
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced beam image (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc
    • AdvisoryFront no plate marked

  17. Pass70,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,584 miles
    Test number
    369332085096
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail70,584 miles (+1,245)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,584 miles
    Test number
    997592585076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass69,339 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,339 miles
    Test number
    897568274068
    • NoteN/s/f susp arm rear bush slightly worn

  20. Fail69,339 miles (+1,496)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,339 miles
    Test number
    618996174030
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteN/s/f susp arm rear bush slightly worn

  21. Pass67,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    585679973032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,843 miles (+1,418)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    787749573096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Fail66,425 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    489480492084
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass66,425 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    778920492020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,003 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,003 miles
    Test number
    939291191011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail65,001 miles (+914)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    315690791089
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass64,087 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    931943180073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,932 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    653290579006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,467 miles (+10,370)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,467 miles
    Test number
    980953598037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,097 miles (+10,091)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,097 miles
    Test number
    802211407182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass41,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,006 miles
    Test number
    881885666073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y195 BMS

Does Y195 BMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y195 BMS expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y195 BMS?
The MOT on Y195 BMS expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y195 BMS done?
Y195 BMS was recorded at 77,361 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 1,817 miles a year.
Has Y195 BMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y195 BMS has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y195 BMS 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 Y195 BMS find?
Y195 BMS failed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front passenger's seat with a defective structure; offside front driver's seat with a defective structure, and 10 more.

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