Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y204 BGCMOT history
Y204 BGC is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 51,976 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 51,976 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,027 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y204 BGC
- 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
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y204 BGC was last recorded at 51,976 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 2,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 49,687 miles · 29 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,289 miles
- Average per year
- 2,027 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 51,976 miles
- 2024 – 49,687 miles
- 2023 – 45,677 miles
- 2022 – 42,005 miles
- 2021 – 39,985 miles
- 2020 – 38,856 miles
- 2019 – 31,857 miles
- 2018 – 30,358 miles
- 2017 – 29,101 miles
- 2016 – 28,692 miles
- 2015 – 27,375 miles
- 2014 – 26,059 miles
- 2013 – 25,601 miles
- 2012 – 24,701 miles
- 2011 – 22,161 miles
- 2010 – 20,490 miles
- 2009 – 19,531 miles
- 2008 – 17,473 miles
- 2007 – 14,924 miles
- 2006 – 12,062 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,976 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,976 miles (+2,289)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 51,976 miles
- Test number
- 630202226492
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass49,687 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 49,687 miles
- Test number
- 712582375909
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,685 miles (+4,008)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,685 miles
- Test number
- 252028346464
- 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))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass45,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 45,677 miles
- Test number
- 252223486116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,677 miles (+3,672)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,677 miles
- Test number
- 603210906623
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass42,005 miles (+2,020)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 42,005 miles
- Test number
- 818578943896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,985 miles (+1,129)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 39,985 miles
- Test number
- 619037436502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,856 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 38,856 miles
- Test number
- 166752084753
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail38,856 miles (+6,999)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,856 miles
- Test number
- 309591550353
- MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass31,857 miles (+31)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 31,857 miles
- Test number
- 297139090965
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail31,826 miles (+1,468)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,826 miles
- Test number
- 629780255710
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Pass30,358 miles (+1,257)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 30,358 miles
- Test number
- 320948445711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,101 miles (+409)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 29,101 miles
- Test number
- 328723807123
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass28,692 miles (+1,317)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 28,692 miles
- Test number
- 561028391205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 27,375 miles
- Test number
- 267452155001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,375 miles (+1,316)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,375 miles
- Test number
- 858161755017
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass26,059 miles (+458)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 26,059 miles
- Test number
- 308817554054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,601 miles (+900)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 25,601 miles
- Test number
- 568913553029
- NoteFront Registration Plate Damaged But Not Likely To Be Misread
Pass24,701 miles (+2,540)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 24,701 miles
- Test number
- 819545052036
- NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall has some slight damage.
- NoteRear exhaust is starting to deteriorate.
Pass22,161 miles (+1,671)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 22,161 miles
- Test number
- 456282351022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass20,490 miles (+959)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 20,490 miles
- Test number
- 383337850048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,531 miles (+2,058)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 19,531 miles
- Test number
- 642760959055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,473 miles (+2,549)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 17,473 miles
- Test number
- 701283858084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,924 miles (+2,862)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 14,924 miles
- Test number
- 951864057009
- NoteFront number plate damaged.
Pass12,062 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 12,062 miles
- Test number
- 421741246012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y204 BGC
- Does Y204 BGC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y204 BGC expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y204 BGC?
- The MOT on Y204 BGC expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y204 BGC done?
- Y204 BGC was recorded at 51,976 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 2,027 miles a year.
- Has Y204 BGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y204 BGC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y204 BGC 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 Y204 BGC find?
- Y204 BGC passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.
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