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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y214 FFVMOT history

Y214 FFV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 96,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

Y214 FFV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,435 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y214 FFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y214 FFV was last recorded at 96,435 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,097 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,338 miles
Average per year
3,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,435 miles
  • 2025 – 95,097 miles
  • 2024 – 95,091 miles
  • 2022 – 93,859 miles
  • 2021 – 92,068 miles
  • 2020 – 91,080 miles
  • 2019 – 89,465 miles
  • 2018 – 86,031 miles
  • 2017 – 78,779 miles
  • 2016 – 72,176 miles
  • 2015 – 65,574 miles
  • 2014 – 58,704 miles
  • 2013 – 50,500 miles
  • 2012 – 48,915 miles
  • 2011 – 46,458 miles
  • 2010 – 41,252 miles
  • 2009 – 37,941 miles
  • 2008 – 35,908 miles
  • 2007 – 32,235 miles
  • 2006 – 30,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,435 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,435 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    795457042685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,097 miles (+6)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,097 miles
    Test number
    191514641077
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  3. Fail95,091 miles (+1,232)3 dangerous8 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,091 miles
    Test number
    523713961665
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Pass93,859 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,859 miles
    Test number
    889609950549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail93,853 miles (+1,785)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,853 miles
    Test number
    296542957393
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass92,068 miles (+988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,068 miles
    Test number
    183220437714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass91,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,080 miles
    Test number
    916075576635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndersides general corrosion.
  8. Fail91,078 miles (+1,613)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,078 miles
    Test number
    429599482879
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndersides general corrosion.
  9. Pass89,465 miles (+3,434)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,465 miles
    Test number
    588692041160
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass86,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    393677156906
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bake pipes rustyr
  11. Fail86,031 miles (+7,252)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    738157973019
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bake pipes rustyr
  12. Pass78,779 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,779 miles
    Test number
    884540961887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in parts of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail78,778 miles (+6,602)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    491255479057
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing in parts of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass72,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,176 miles
    Test number
    584810719573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Fail72,176 miles (+6,602)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,176 miles
    Test number
    258341037276
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass65,574 miles (+253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,574 miles
    Test number
    921364587948
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail65,321 miles (+6,617)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,321 miles
    Test number
    704267438454
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass58,704 miles (+8,204)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,704 miles
    Test number
    957505164237
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding.
  19. Pass50,500 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    596001673267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,413 miles (+1,498)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,413 miles
    Test number
    267033453227
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  21. Fail48,915 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    529702892145
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  22. Pass48,915 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,915 miles
    Test number
    938632992157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,458 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,458 miles
    Test number
    375585091151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,252 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,252 miles
    Test number
    284418760163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,941 miles
    Test number
    543617879163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,941 miles (+2,033)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,941 miles
    Test number
    423666179181
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  27. Pass35,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,908 miles
    Test number
    370785178174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,908 miles (+3,673)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,908 miles
    Test number
    731392078150
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  29. Pass32,235 miles (+1,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,235 miles
    Test number
    713527377154
    • NoteOffside front and rear tyres and nearside rear tyres cracking
  30. Pass30,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,493 miles
    Test number
    261600076426
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y214 FFV

Does Y214 FFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y214 FFV is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y214 FFV?
The MOT on Y214 FFV is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y214 FFV done?
Y214 FFV was recorded at 96,435 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,248 miles a year.
Has Y214 FFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y214 FFV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y214 FFV 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 Y214 FFV find?
Y214 FFV passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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