
Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 997 cc
Y246 OFMMOT history
Y246 OFM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 142,706 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 142,706 mi
- At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,390 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y246 OFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Dec 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y246 OFM was last recorded at 142,706 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 142,110 miles · 30 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 596 miles
- Average per year
- 5,390 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,706 miles
- 2024 – 142,110 miles
- 2023 – 128,505 miles
- 2022 – 119,858 miles
- 2021 – 114,584 miles
- 2020 – 96,139 miles
- 2019 – 83,014 miles
- 2018 – 73,351 miles
- 2017 – 70,267 miles
- 2016 – 68,393 miles
- 2015 – 66,534 miles
- 2014 – 63,740 miles
- 2012 – 60,343 miles
- 2011 – 58,168 miles
- 2010 – 55,422 miles
- 2009 – 52,262 miles
- 2008 – 45,734 miles
- 2007 – 40,755 miles
- 2006 – 36,051 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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, but not excessive
Advisory9 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018
Coil spring corroded ALL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
32 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail142,706 miles (+596)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,706 miles
- Test number
- 971996994494
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass142,110 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 142,110 miles
- Test number
- 302927327670
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,110 miles (+13,605)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,110 miles
- Test number
- 689339921613
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,505 miles (+1,294)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 128,505 miles
- Test number
- 630088830138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,211 miles (+7,353)5 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,211 miles
- Test number
- 182401783293
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass119,858 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 119,858 miles
- Test number
- 598727846149
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,858 miles (+5,274)8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,858 miles
- Test number
- 872531481687
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,584 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 114,584 miles
- Test number
- 574614503551
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,583 miles (+18,444)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,583 miles
- Test number
- 877690869479
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,139 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 96,139 miles
- Test number
- 741575831906
- AdvisoryEngine warning light illuminated, system may require attention/repair
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail96,137 miles (+13,123)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,137 miles
- Test number
- 437878727005
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine warning light illuminated, system may require attention/repair
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass83,014 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 83,014 miles
- Test number
- 318034589308
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail83,001 miles (+9,650)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,001 miles
- Test number
- 873988596340
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass73,351 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 73,351 miles
- Test number
- 822335563892
- AdvisoryFront tyres cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine light on.
Fail73,351 miles (+3,084)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,351 miles
- Test number
- 772513695247
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront tyres cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine light on.
Pass70,267 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 70,267 miles
- Test number
- 333161665888
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracking to side walls
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracking to side walls
- AdvisoryOil leak engine and gearbox
- AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on
Fail70,267 miles (+1,874)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,267 miles
- Test number
- 588987403116
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracking to side walls
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracking to side walls
- AdvisoryOil leak engine and gearbox
- AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on
Pass68,393 miles (+1,859)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 68,393 miles
- Test number
- 429138824735
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre - cracks in sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front track rod has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre - cracks in sidewall
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on dash
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
Pass66,534 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 66,534 miles
- Test number
- 435132575043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine management light on
Fail66,534 miles (+2,794)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,534 miles
- Test number
- 506734665066
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine Managment light on
Pass63,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 63,740 miles
- Test number
- 277200874078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,740 miles (+6)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,740 miles
- Test number
- 597089064004
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/s/f tyre has cracking to outter side wall also worn smooth on inside edge
- NoteO/s/f tyre has cracking to outter side wall also worn smooth on inside edgde
Fail63,734 miles (+3,391)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,734 miles
- Test number
- 119147664070
- DangerousBoth front tyres worn bald on inner edges
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth front tyres cracked outer side walls
Pass60,343 miles (+2,175)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 60,343 miles
- Test number
- 265162392114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,168 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 58,168 miles
- Test number
- 276897301249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail58,168 miles (+2,746)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,168 miles
- Test number
- 367682001416
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass55,422 miles (+3,160)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 55,422 miles
- Test number
- 374994690177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,262 miles (+6,528)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 52,262 miles
- Test number
- 163641399466
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass45,734 miles (+4,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 45,734 miles
- Test number
- 520170378009
- 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)
Pass40,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 40,755 miles
- Test number
- 952497867061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,755 miles (+4,704)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,755 miles
- Test number
- 272525667000
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass36,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 36,051 miles
- Test number
- 191606376483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y246 OFM
- Does Y246 OFM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y246 OFM expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y246 OFM?
- The MOT on Y246 OFM expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y246 OFM done?
- Y246 OFM was recorded at 142,706 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 5,390 miles a year.
- Has Y246 OFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y246 OFM has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y246 OFM 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 Y246 OFM find?
- Y246 OFM failed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 5 more.
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