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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y212 BPCMOT history

Y212 BPC is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2023.

Y212 BPC red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
76,691 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 BPC
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 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 BPC was last recorded at 76,691 miles on 18 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2020: 71,346 miles, lower than 157,120 miles on 27 Feb 2019.

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
76,691 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,691 miles
  • 2022 – 74,623 miles
  • 2021 – 72,547 miles
  • 2020 – 71,346 miles
  • 2019 – 157,120 miles
  • 2018 – 65,993 miles
  • 2017 – 65,320 miles
  • 2016 – 65,315 miles
  • 2015 – 63,917 miles
  • 2014 – 60,537 miles
  • 2013 – 56,379 miles
  • 2012 – 52,667 miles
  • 2011 – 48,638 miles
  • 2010 – 44,382 miles
  • 2009 – 40,676 miles
  • 2008 – 36,404 miles
  • 2007 – 31,865 miles
  • 2006 – 27,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,691 miles
  • AdvisoryEML on indicating a faultRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has crack outside swept area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    901206400035
    • AdvisoryEML on indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded

  2. Fail76,691 miles (+2,068)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    331534147038
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded

  3. Pass74,623 miles (+2,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,623 miles
    Test number
    500202297029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass72,547 miles (+1,201)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    109401691876
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens opaque, poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,346 miles
    Test number
    648399551033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,346 miles (-85,774)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,346 miles
    Test number
    386159538147
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass157,120 miles (+88,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    157,120 miles
    Test number
    554280880721
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has crack outside swept area

  8. Fail68,737 miles (+2,744)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,737 miles
    Test number
    356950484741
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has crack outside swept area

  9. Pass65,993 miles (+673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,993 miles
    Test number
    707243719822
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion.
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak centre to rear joint.

  10. Pass65,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,320 miles
    Test number
    540703952906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,320 miles (+5)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,320 miles
    Test number
    229218698005
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside effort low. (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs need re-bedding in as coated in rust/scale. (Obviously been stood/not used).
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake noisy.

  12. Pass65,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,315 miles
    Test number
    162391073101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,315 miles (+1,398)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,315 miles
    Test number
    863067159858
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades are splitting

  14. Pass63,917 miles (+3,380)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,917 miles
    Test number
    447434945053
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer in poor condition with corrosion.
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn low, also the discs are worn thin and are lipped.

  15. Pass60,537 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,537 miles
    Test number
    169415254074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,379 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,379 miles
    Test number
    758313843000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,667 miles (+4,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,667 miles
    Test number
    537951452076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,638 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,638 miles
    Test number
    559206841095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,382 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,382 miles
    Test number
    804220450087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,676 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,676 miles
    Test number
    253614159073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,404 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,404 miles
    Test number
    530381058029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,865 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,865 miles
    Test number
    112141657491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,151 miles
    Test number
    761257946005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 BPC

Does Y212 BPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 BPC expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 BPC?
The MOT on Y212 BPC expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 BPC done?
Y212 BPC was recorded at 76,691 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2023, an average of 2,913 miles a year.
Has Y212 BPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 BPC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y212 BPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y212 BPC find?
Y212 BPC passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: eml on indicating a fault; vehicle underside , suspension components corroded.

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