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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y211 PFMMOT history

Y211 PFM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2024.

Y211 PFM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2025
Mileage
140,859 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y211 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
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2025
Latest MOT test
1 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y211 PFM was last recorded at 140,859 miles on 1 May 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,855 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,859 miles
  • 2023 – 127,221 miles
  • 2022 – 116,076 miles
  • 2021 – 103,542 miles
  • 2020 – 93,348 miles
  • 2019 – 81,941 miles
  • 2018 – 71,686 miles
  • 2017 – 60,024 miles
  • 2014 – 59,889 miles
  • 2013 – 57,159 miles
  • 2012 – 55,751 miles
  • 2011 – 50,007 miles
  • 2010 – 46,968 miles
  • 2009 – 41,862 miles
  • 2008 – 37,130 miles
  • 2007 – 32,587 miles
  • 2006 – 27,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,859 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,859 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,859 miles
    Test number
    668637112387
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail140,855 miles (+13,634)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,855 miles
    Test number
    110611284840
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake only just met requirement.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass127,221 miles (+11,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    819717849095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass116,076 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,076 miles
    Test number
    219588693274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil mcstrut (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail116,076 miles (+12,534)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,076 miles
    Test number
    655093198011
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil mcstrut (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass103,542 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,542 miles
    Test number
    901682899765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Fail103,540 miles (+10,192)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,540 miles
    Test number
    369697319179
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass93,348 miles (+11,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,348 miles
    Test number
    676335648233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass81,941 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    81,941 miles
    Test number
    878329164910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,881 miles (+10,195)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    541625312357
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass71,686 miles (+11,662)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,686 miles
    Test number
    907981203656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,024 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,024 miles
    Test number
    104425421546
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail60,024 miles (+135)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,024 miles
    Test number
    623699877010
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass59,889 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,889 miles
    Test number
    569068264211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber performance weak

  15. Fail59,884 miles (+2,725)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,884 miles
    Test number
    515418364296
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber performance weak

  16. Pass57,159 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,159 miles
    Test number
    538274373284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,751 miles (+5,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,751 miles
    Test number
    995444082199
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  18. Pass50,007 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    559441171164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,968 miles
    Test number
    440693890157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,968 miles (+5,106)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,968 miles
    Test number
    412153690159
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass41,862 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,862 miles
    Test number
    362397679163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,130 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,130 miles
    Test number
    674460498145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,587 miles
    Test number
    242494787146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail32,587 miles (+5,031)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,587 miles
    Test number
    311744187163
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass27,556 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,556 miles
    Test number
    472088686102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y211 PFM

Does Y211 PFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y211 PFM expired on 11 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y211 PFM?
The MOT on Y211 PFM expired on 11 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y211 PFM done?
Y211 PFM was recorded at 140,859 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2024, an average of 6,359 miles a year.
Has Y211 PFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y211 PFM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y211 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 Y211 PFM find?
Y211 PFM passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak.

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