Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y243 BCWMOT history
Y243 BCW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,427 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 103,427 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,150 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y243 BCW
- 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
- 30 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y243 BCW was last recorded at 103,427 miles on 11 Jun 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 103,426 miles · 10 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,150 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 103,427 miles
- 2023 – 99,655 miles
- 2022 – 97,254 miles
- 2021 – 84,670 miles
- 2020 – 76,947 miles
- 2019 – 75,382 miles
- 2018 – 72,617 miles
- 2016 – 69,915 miles
- 2015 – 68,905 miles
- 2014 – 66,495 miles
- 2013 – 63,644 miles
- 2012 – 60,291 miles
- 2011 – 56,263 miles
- 2010 – 51,404 miles
- 2009 – 46,074 miles
- 2008 – 41,333 miles
- 2007 – 36,533 miles
- 2006 – 28,659 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,427 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2023
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,427 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 103,427 miles
- Test number
- 520249779724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,426 miles (+3,771)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,426 miles
- Test number
- 209581102653
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass99,655 miles (+99)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 99,655 miles
- Test number
- 511508915379
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail99,556 miles (+2,302)10 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,556 miles
- Test number
- 493227317615
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking from drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perrished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass97,254 miles (+12,584)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 97,254 miles
- Test number
- 513615323908
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass84,670 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 84,670 miles
- Test number
- 394870785140
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,670 miles (+7,723)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,670 miles
- Test number
- 839831498955
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,947 miles (+1,565)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 76,947 miles
- Test number
- 953916530221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,382 miles (+2,765)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 75,382 miles
- Test number
- 244601411740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,617 miles (+2,702)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 72,617 miles
- Test number
- 555021028482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,915 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 69,915 miles
- Test number
- 882530210007
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass68,905 miles (+2,410)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 68,905 miles
- Test number
- 298588735245
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Pass66,495 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 66,495 miles
- Test number
- 585511744286
- NoteCracks all four tyres
Fail66,495 miles (+2,851)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,495 miles
- Test number
- 757331044257
- DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteCracks all four tyres
- NoteExhaust rear deteriorated
Pass63,644 miles (+128)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 63,644 miles
- Test number
- 275410243246
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail63,516 miles (+3,225)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,516 miles
- Test number
- 968554733224
- DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
- DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureTowbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass60,291 miles (+4,028)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 60,291 miles
- Test number
- 949154442235
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass56,263 miles (+4,859)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 56,263 miles
- Test number
- 905804531278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,404 miles (+5,330)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 51,404 miles
- Test number
- 240559200245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,074 miles (+4,741)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 46,074 miles
- Test number
- 401781809286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,333 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 41,333 miles
- Test number
- 150792138253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,332 miles (+4,799)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,332 miles
- Test number
- 710118328254
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass36,533 miles (+7,874)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 36,533 miles
- Test number
- 552508937101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 28,659 miles
- Test number
- 764557156190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y243 BCW
- Does Y243 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y243 BCW expired on 10 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y243 BCW?
- The MOT on Y243 BCW expired on 10 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y243 BCW done?
- Y243 BCW was recorded at 103,427 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2024, an average of 4,150 miles a year.
- Has Y243 BCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y243 BCW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y243 BCW 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 Y243 BCW find?
- Y243 BCW passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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