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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y238 FPUMOT history

Y238 FPU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 66,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

Y238 FPU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
66,604 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 FPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 FPU was last recorded at 66,604 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,553 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
2,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,604 miles
  • 2025 – 63,139 miles
  • 2024 – 60,343 miles
  • 2023 – 58,066 miles
  • 2022 – 56,503 miles
  • 2021 – 54,500 miles
  • 2020 – 47,217 miles
  • 2019 – 40,577 miles
  • 2018 – 34,798 miles
  • 2017 – 28,871 miles
  • 2016 – 25,825 miles
  • 2015 – 21,905 miles
  • 2013 – 21,348 miles
  • 2012 – 20,815 miles
  • 2011 – 20,075 miles
  • 2010 – 19,551 miles
  • 2009 – 17,216 miles
  • 2008 – 15,817 miles
  • 2007 – 14,704 miles
  • 2006 – 13,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,604 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,604 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    66,604 miles
    Test number
    474208512973
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,553 miles (+3,414)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    199442783348
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    828149759047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,139 miles (+2,796)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    635436299964
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,343 miles
    Test number
    216250225991
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail60,343 miles (+2,277)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,343 miles
    Test number
    267118287569
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,066 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,066 miles
    Test number
    865839391051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,503 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,503 miles
    Test number
    393622772560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,500 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,500 miles
    Test number
    615267967506
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail54,498 miles (+7,281)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,498 miles
    Test number
    116566845073
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass47,217 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,217 miles
    Test number
    437824749923
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail47,217 miles (+6,640)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,217 miles
    Test number
    410658847607
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment NO NUT FITTED (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing TRE locking nut missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass40,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,577 miles
    Test number
    978063604663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,577 miles (+5,779)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,577 miles
    Test number
    102047939799
    • MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass34,798 miles (+5,927)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,798 miles
    Test number
    763792111579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass28,871 miles (+3,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,871 miles
    Test number
    620465801835
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass25,825 miles (+3,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,825 miles
    Test number
    295402533405
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass21,905 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,905 miles
    Test number
    166656785468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  19. Fail21,905 miles (+557)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,905 miles
    Test number
    347865585090
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  20. Pass21,348 miles (+533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    21,348 miles
    Test number
    678922013396
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass20,815 miles (+740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,815 miles
    Test number
    198378512316
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass20,075 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,075 miles
    Test number
    968821011310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,551 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,551 miles
    Test number
    374453010335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,924 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,924 miles
    Test number
    894096920164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,216 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,216 miles
    Test number
    374356029142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,817 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,817 miles
    Test number
    830119928195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,704 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,704 miles
    Test number
    354238737103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,537 miles
    Test number
    300748626156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 FPU

Does Y238 FPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y238 FPU is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y238 FPU?
The MOT on Y238 FPU is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y238 FPU done?
Y238 FPU was recorded at 66,604 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,633 miles a year.
Has Y238 FPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 FPU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y238 FPU 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 FPU find?
Y238 FPU passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush.

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