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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y261 PFMMOT history

Y261 PFM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

Y261 PFM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
90,644 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 PFM
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
9 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 PFM was last recorded at 90,644 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 1,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,773 miles · 7 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,871 miles
Average per year
4,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,644 miles
  • 2022 – 88,773 miles
  • 2021 – 88,576 miles
  • 2020 – 88,488 miles
  • 2019 – 88,264 miles
  • 2018 – 87,810 miles
  • 2017 – 86,876 miles
  • 2016 – 85,243 miles
  • 2015 – 83,607 miles
  • 2014 – 82,142 miles
  • 2013 – 79,959 miles
  • 2012 – 78,029 miles
  • 2011 – 73,262 miles
  • 2010 – 65,252 miles
  • 2009 – 57,863 miles
  • 2008 – 49,227 miles
  • 2007 – 39,074 miles
  • 2006 – 28,244 miles
  • 2005 – 17,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,644 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,644 miles
    Test number
    779287595128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,642 miles (+1,869)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,642 miles
    Test number
    265313281557
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass88,773 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,773 miles
    Test number
    461379008110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,768 miles (+192)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,768 miles
    Test number
    565969090517
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  5. Pass88,576 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,576 miles
    Test number
    683062342888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,488 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,488 miles
    Test number
    174251311674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,264 miles (+454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,264 miles
    Test number
    940682165379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,810 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,810 miles
    Test number
    499843860977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,806 miles (+930)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,806 miles
    Test number
    162779883061
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass86,876 miles (+1,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,876 miles
    Test number
    180773643937
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre; Worn on inner shoulder

  11. Pass85,243 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,243 miles
    Test number
    217723461113
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres - worn on inner shouldders
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail85,243 miles (+1,636)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,243 miles
    Test number
    275631714426
    • Repaired at testFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres - worn on inner shouldders
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass83,607 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,607 miles
    Test number
    566728095101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,142 miles (+2,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,142 miles
    Test number
    635475104247
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass79,959 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,959 miles
    Test number
    998267093159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,958 miles (+1,929)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,958 miles
    Test number
    385146393190
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer corroding

  17. Pass78,029 miles (+4,767)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,029 miles
    Test number
    637224612274
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass73,262 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,262 miles
    Test number
    969971401237
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak ffrom engine area

  19. Fail73,262 miles (+8,010)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,262 miles
    Test number
    178690801277
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak ffrom engine area

  20. Pass65,252 miles (+7,389)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,252 miles
    Test number
    332111610406
    • NoteExcessive corrosion to rear discs
    • NoteNsr bump stop perished

  21. Fail57,863 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,863 miles
    Test number
    472244599170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass57,863 miles (+8,636)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,863 miles
    Test number
    834094199113
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass49,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,227 miles
    Test number
    244884208271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,227 miles (+10,153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,227 miles
    Test number
    323794508265
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  25. Pass39,074 miles (+10,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,074 miles
    Test number
    741560097122
    • 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)

  26. Pass28,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,244 miles
    Test number
    384253196195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,244 miles (+10,880)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,244 miles
    Test number
    911893496127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    17,364 miles
    Test number
    324143715482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 PFM

Does Y261 PFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 PFM expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 PFM?
The MOT on Y261 PFM expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 PFM done?
Y261 PFM was recorded at 90,644 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 4,049 miles a year.
Has Y261 PFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 PFM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y261 PFM 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 Y261 PFM find?
Y261 PFM passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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