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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y229 BPKMOT history

Y229 BPK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

Y229 BPK blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,907 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 BPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 BPK was last recorded at 112,907 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 4,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,687 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,220 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,907 miles
  • 2025 – 108,687 miles
  • 2024 – 104,375 miles
  • 2023 – 97,272 miles
  • 2022 – 83,073 miles
  • 2021 – 69,407 miles
  • 2020 – 66,390 miles
  • 2019 – 65,616 miles
  • 2018 – 64,587 miles
  • 2017 – 63,046 miles
  • 2016 – 61,642 miles
  • 2015 – 60,553 miles
  • 2014 – 59,322 miles
  • 2013 – 57,140 miles
  • 2012 – 54,474 miles
  • 2011 – 51,539 miles
  • 2010 – 48,139 miles
  • 2009 – 44,976 miles
  • 2008 – 41,920 miles
  • 2007 – 38,270 miles
  • 2006 – 35,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,907 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,907 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,907 miles
    Test number
    182751804918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,687 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,687 miles
    Test number
    637199821370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,375 miles (+7,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,375 miles
    Test number
    297525645625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass97,272 miles (+14,199)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,272 miles
    Test number
    973581424782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,073 miles (+13,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,073 miles
    Test number
    203112780488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,407 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,407 miles
    Test number
    221836551007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail69,407 miles (+3,017)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,407 miles
    Test number
    723084824886
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass66,390 miles (+774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,390 miles
    Test number
    801947778357
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK RUBBERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass65,616 miles (+1,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,616 miles
    Test number
    577314716919
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,587 miles (+1,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,587 miles
    Test number
    253258238127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass63,046 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,046 miles
    Test number
    512135494059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,642 miles (+1,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,642 miles
    Test number
    929990178095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc reverse side corroded

  13. Pass60,553 miles (+1,231)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,553 miles
    Test number
    226367745095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight binding on o/s/r brake

  14. Pass59,322 miles (+2,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,322 miles
    Test number
    675899344023
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r brake slight binding

  15. Pass57,140 miles (+2,666)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,140 miles
    Test number
    956733263013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc corroded on outer edges

  16. Pass54,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    215056662092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,474 miles (+2,935)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    969026462084
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass51,539 miles (+3,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,539 miles
    Test number
    415344851034
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,139 miles (+3,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    533838940021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass44,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,976 miles
    Test number
    514782169056
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail44,976 miles (+3,056)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,976 miles
    Test number
    492871269093
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass41,920 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,920 miles
    Test number
    164433768415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,270 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,270 miles
    Test number
    150752377052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,264 miles
    Test number
    721479366009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 BPK

Does Y229 BPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 BPK is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 BPK?
The MOT on Y229 BPK is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 BPK done?
Y229 BPK was recorded at 112,907 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has Y229 BPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 BPK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y229 BPK 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 Y229 BPK find?
Y229 BPK passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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