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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y238 FFVMOT history

Y238 FFV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

Y238 FFV silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
104,990 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 FFV
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
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 FFV was last recorded at 104,990 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 7,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,229 miles · 15 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,761 miles
Average per year
6,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,990 miles
  • 2021 – 97,229 miles
  • 2020 – 90,302 miles
  • 2018 – 88,198 miles
  • 2017 – 83,619 miles
  • 2016 – 74,661 miles
  • 2015 – 59,113 miles
  • 2014 – 46,355 miles
  • 2013 – 36,204 miles
  • 2012 – 28,937 miles
  • 2011 – 23,330 miles
  • 2010 – 16,549 miles
  • 2009 – 10,447 miles
  • 2008 – 5,195 miles
  • 2007 – 5,151 miles
  • 2006 – 5,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,990 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,990 miles (+7,761)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,990 miles
    Test number
    172222330860
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass97,229 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,229 miles
    Test number
    842840748467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,302 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,302 miles
    Test number
    518642893594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,198 miles (+655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,198 miles
    Test number
    674675714885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass87,543 miles (+3,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,543 miles
    Test number
    907716746339
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass83,619 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    763844491785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,661 miles (+15,548)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,661 miles
    Test number
    427306733359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,113 miles (+12,758)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,113 miles
    Test number
    479179295027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,355 miles
    Test number
    309732594048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,355 miles (+10,151)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,355 miles
    Test number
    418742394017
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass36,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,204 miles
    Test number
    137824793008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail36,204 miles (+7,267)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,204 miles
    Test number
    865564393052
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass28,937 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,937 miles
    Test number
    369267982064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,330 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,330 miles
    Test number
    845531701176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,549 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,549 miles
    Test number
    190312980447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,447 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    10,447 miles
    Test number
    270029399052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,195 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    5,195 miles
    Test number
    713842768149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,151 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    5,151 miles
    Test number
    842347077189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    5,105 miles
    Test number
    754669796148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 FFV

Does Y238 FFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 FFV expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 FFV?
The MOT on Y238 FFV expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 FFV done?
Y238 FFV was recorded at 104,990 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 6,439 miles a year.
Has Y238 FFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 FFV has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on Y238 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 Y238 FFV find?
Y238 FFV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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