Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y265 DCVMOT history
Y265 DCV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,887 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 64,887 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,231 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y265 DCV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 13 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y265 DCV was last recorded at 64,887 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 64,887 miles · 7 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,231 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 64,887 miles
- 2021 – 61,896 miles
- 2020 – 58,979 miles
- 2019 – 57,533 miles
- 2018 – 56,744 miles
- 2017 – 54,208 miles
- 2016 – 50,978 miles
- 2015 – 48,344 miles
- 2014 – 46,168 miles
- 2013 – 44,083 miles
- 2012 – 41,955 miles
- 2011 – 39,884 miles
- 2010 – 37,900 miles
- 2009 – 35,768 miles
- 2008 – 33,489 miles
- 2007 – 30,542 miles
- 2006 – 27,901 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,887 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront and rear supsension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront headlights slightly glazed and gone opaqueRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear of vehicle underside of body has surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to centre connection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,887 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 64,887 miles
- Test number
- 828604408174
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront and rear supsension components corroded
- AdvisoryFront headlights slightly glazed and gone opaque
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear of vehicle underside of body has surface corrosion
Fail64,887 miles (+2,991)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,887 miles
- Test number
- 502974868962
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront and rear supsension components corroded
- AdvisoryFront headlights slightly glazed and gone opaque
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear of vehicle underside of body has surface corrosion
Pass61,896 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 61,896 miles
- Test number
- 811396604046
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail61,893 miles (+2,914)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,893 miles
- Test number
- 594581481993
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass58,979 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 58,979 miles
- Test number
- 486732604024
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to centre connection (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail58,974 miles (+1,441)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,974 miles
- Test number
- 841171427508
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to centre connection (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass57,533 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 57,533 miles
- Test number
- 768870130426
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust corroded including tail pipe
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cracks on walls (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail57,528 miles (+784)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,528 miles
- Test number
- 585459072346
- MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust corroded including tail pipe
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cracks on walls (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass56,744 miles (+2,536)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 56,744 miles
- Test number
- 206331902754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,208 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 54,208 miles
- Test number
- 591758596337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,193 miles (+3,215)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,193 miles
- Test number
- 807102692081
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Pass50,978 miles (+2,634)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 50,978 miles
- Test number
- 727944313086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,344 miles (+2,176)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 48,344 miles
- Test number
- 566782355160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,168 miles (+2,085)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 46,168 miles
- Test number
- 267517644400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,083 miles (+2,128)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 44,083 miles
- Test number
- 335518143126
- NoteSlight exhaust leak front pipe
Pass41,955 miles (+2,071)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 41,955 miles
- Test number
- 895279952109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,884 miles (+1,984)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 39,884 miles
- Test number
- 975022551163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 37,900 miles
- Test number
- 271913050479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,900 miles (+2,132)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,900 miles
- Test number
- 833913750137
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail35,768 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,768 miles
- Test number
- 220056449152
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass35,768 miles (+2,279)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 35,768 miles
- Test number
- 281016049423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,489 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 33,489 miles
- Test number
- 822718748171
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail33,489 miles (+2,947)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,489 miles
- Test number
- 923768948194
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,542 miles (+2,641)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 30,542 miles
- Test number
- 673059767114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 27,901 miles
- Test number
- 631284766159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y265 DCV
- Does Y265 DCV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y265 DCV expired on 8 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y265 DCV?
- The MOT on Y265 DCV expired on 8 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y265 DCV done?
- Y265 DCV was recorded at 64,887 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 2,231 miles a year.
- Has Y265 DCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y265 DCV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y265 DCV 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 Y265 DCV find?
- Y265 DCV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front and rear supsension components corroded; front headlights slightly glazed and gone opaque, and 4 more.
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