Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y208 PFMMOT history
Y208 PFM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 72,296 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,334 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y208 PFM
- 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
- 24 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y208 PFM was last recorded at 72,296 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 4,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,851 miles · 22 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,445 miles
- Average per year
- 2,334 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,296 miles
- 2025 – 67,851 miles
- 2024 – 63,682 miles
- 2023 – 62,503 miles
- 2022 – 60,589 miles
- 2021 – 60,441 miles
- 2020 – 60,314 miles
- 2019 – 59,805 miles
- 2018 – 59,549 miles
- 2017 – 59,128 miles
- 2016 – 58,651 miles
- 2015 – 57,820 miles
- 2014 – 56,754 miles
- 2013 – 55,837 miles
- 2012 – 54,221 miles
- 2011 – 51,836 miles
- 2010 – 50,467 miles
- 2009 – 48,910 miles
- 2008 – 47,313 miles
- 2006 – 25,178 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,296 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,296 miles (+4,445)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 72,296 miles
- Test number
- 891626480680
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass67,851 miles (+4,169)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 67,851 miles
- Test number
- 104046649624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,682 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 63,682 miles
- Test number
- 313239700785
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail63,681 miles (+1,178)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,681 miles
- Test number
- 550332136040
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass62,503 miles (+1,914)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 62,503 miles
- Test number
- 226010114670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,589 miles (+148)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 60,589 miles
- Test number
- 471940708420
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/F sill holed and corroded outside of prescribed area.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass60,441 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 60,441 miles
- Test number
- 753811149494
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail60,441 miles (+127)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,441 miles
- Test number
- 881356051935
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass60,314 miles (+509)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 60,314 miles
- Test number
- 162432557706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,805 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 59,805 miles
- Test number
- 177499805415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,803 miles (+254)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,803 miles
- Test number
- 921838451522
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass59,549 miles (+421)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 59,549 miles
- Test number
- 334926353073
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass59,128 miles (+477)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 59,128 miles
- Test number
- 120481806772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,651 miles (+831)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 58,651 miles
- Test number
- 397710814460
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished and cracked and slightly.
- AdvisoryEngine MIL Light on.
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass57,820 miles (+32)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 57,820 miles
- Test number
- 909087945197
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail57,788 miles (+1,034)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,788 miles
- Test number
- 279799335198
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass56,754 miles (+917)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 56,754 miles
- Test number
- 326912544170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,837 miles (+1,616)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 55,837 miles
- Test number
- 819783143132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,221 miles (+2,385)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 54,221 miles
- Test number
- 239635942186
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass51,836 miles (+1,369)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 51,836 miles
- Test number
- 296364241418
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass50,467 miles (+1,557)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 50,467 miles
- Test number
- 440155650143
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant temperature sensor faulty.
Fail48,910 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,910 miles
- Test number
- 640119369098
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass48,910 miles (+1,597)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 48,910 miles
- Test number
- 743989669038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,313 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 47,313 miles
- Test number
- 171698778062
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteExhaust corroded at mounting
- NoteFuel filter is damp
Fail47,313 miles (+22,135)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,313 miles
- Test number
- 351988978033
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust corroded at mounting
- NoteFuel filter is damp
- NoteOffside rear tyre side walls cracking due age
Pass25,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 25,178 miles
- Test number
- 801585606119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y208 PFM
- Does Y208 PFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y208 PFM is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y208 PFM?
- The MOT on Y208 PFM is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y208 PFM done?
- Y208 PFM was recorded at 72,296 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,334 miles a year.
- Has Y208 PFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y208 PFM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y208 PFM 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 Y208 PFM find?
- Y208 PFM passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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