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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y257 CFSMOT history

Y257 CFS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 112,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2025.

Y257 CFS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2026
Mileage
112,045 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 CFS
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
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 CFS was last recorded at 112,045 miles on 12 Apr 2025, 584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,461 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
584 miles
Average per year
3,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,045 miles
  • 2024 – 111,461 miles
  • 2023 – 110,506 miles
  • 2021 – 108,166 miles
  • 2020 – 104,575 miles
  • 2019 – 100,554 miles
  • 2018 – 94,336 miles
  • 2017 – 86,300 miles
  • 2016 – 79,144 miles
  • 2015 – 72,484 miles
  • 2014 – 70,208 miles
  • 2013 – 68,175 miles
  • 2012 – 66,703 miles
  • 2011 – 63,751 miles
  • 2010 – 59,491 miles
  • 2009 – 52,692 miles
  • 2008 – 49,565 miles
  • 2007 – 44,861 miles
  • 2006 – 39,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,045 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Underneath vehicle is very corroded

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Flexi section poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,045 miles (+584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,045 miles
    Test number
    956821853225
    • AdvisoryLower Underneath vehicle is very corroded

  2. Pass111,461 miles (+955)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,461 miles
    Test number
    481101194032
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,506 miles
    Test number
    274857204957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,506 miles (+89)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,506 miles
    Test number
    859084064457
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX IS NO LONGER CONNECTED (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail110,417 miles (+2,251)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    405272151764
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion across underbody

  6. Pass108,166 miles (+3,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,166 miles
    Test number
    385735093492
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass104,575 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,575 miles
    Test number
    338979227536
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pluss d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail104,575 miles (+4,021)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,575 miles
    Test number
    734171918847
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pluss d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass100,554 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,554 miles
    Test number
    954351942301
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail100,539 miles (+6,203)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,539 miles
    Test number
    700822650444
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass94,336 miles (+8,036)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,336 miles
    Test number
    587589619060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,300 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,300 miles
    Test number
    373691659458
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Flexi section poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail86,285 miles (+7,141)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,285 miles
    Test number
    885477679214
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure piece of wiring loom fell of clips and rubbing driveshaft and close to aux belt (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Flexi section poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glazed (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glazed (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hanger bolts loose causing rattle

  14. Pass79,144 miles (+6,660)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,144 miles
    Test number
    113524005667
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass72,484 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,484 miles
    Test number
    429946055172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/F Tyre side wall perished

  16. Fail72,484 miles (+2,276)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,484 miles
    Test number
    635576455103
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/F Tyre side wall perished

  17. Pass70,208 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    829057604203
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre side wall perished
    • NoteN/S/R tyre side wall perished
    • NoteO/S/F tyre side wall perished

  18. Fail70,208 miles (+2,033)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    637887304233
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre side wall perished
    • NoteN/S/R tyre side wall perished
    • NoteO/S/F tyre side wall perished

  19. Pass68,175 miles (+1,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    689231703182
    • NoteFront-rear tyres on odd sizes 175/70 front 175/65 rear.

  20. Pass66,703 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    239563322418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,695 miles (+2,944)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,695 miles
    Test number
    135592322101
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass63,751 miles (+4,260)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,751 miles
    Test number
    357136751437
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  23. Pass59,491 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,491 miles
    Test number
    674793660190
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is perishing.

  24. Fail59,491 miles (+6,799)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,491 miles
    Test number
    952142960141
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is perishing.

  25. Pass52,692 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,692 miles
    Test number
    271967589125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,565 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,565 miles
    Test number
    381902448452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,557 miles (+4,696)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,557 miles
    Test number
    970811048237
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass44,861 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    473926547292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,805 miles
    Test number
    381699946490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail39,805 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,805 miles
    Test number
    743258846238
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about Y257 CFS

Does Y257 CFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 CFS expired on 11 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 CFS?
The MOT on Y257 CFS expired on 11 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 CFS done?
Y257 CFS was recorded at 112,045 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2025, an average of 3,884 miles a year.
Has Y257 CFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 CFS has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y257 CFS 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 Y257 CFS find?
Y257 CFS passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: lower underneath vehicle is very corroded.

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