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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y265 OFEMOT history

Y265 OFE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.

Y265 OFE silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
66,714 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 OFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y265 OFE was last recorded at 66,714 miles on 20 Jan 2025, 3,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,046 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,668 miles
Average per year
2,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,714 miles
  • 2024 – 63,046 miles
  • 2023 – 58,345 miles
  • 2021 – 53,122 miles
  • 2020 – 51,204 miles
  • 2019 – 46,029 miles
  • 2018 – 44,830 miles
  • 2017 – 41,280 miles
  • 2016 – 36,790 miles
  • 2015 – 33,236 miles
  • 2014 – 28,765 miles
  • 2013 – 28,025 miles
  • 2012 – 27,423 miles
  • 2011 – 26,660 miles
  • 2010 – 26,472 miles
  • 2009 – 25,374 miles
  • 2008 – 24,277 miles
  • 2007 – 24,152 miles
  • 2006 – 23,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,714 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,714 miles (+3,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,714 miles
    Test number
    565844795487
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass63,046 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,046 miles
    Test number
    451208853392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail63,039 miles (+4,694)4 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,039 miles
    Test number
    596420286026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall perished cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure Backrest release handle damaged cannot be operated easily in the event of an accident (rear passenger exit) (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,345 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    840570620200
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail58,345 miles (+5,223)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    326675459146
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both worn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass53,122 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    569177261907
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail53,122 miles (+1,918)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    556190513830
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass51,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,204 miles
    Test number
    707870581146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,204 miles (+5,175)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,204 miles
    Test number
    233518875215
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle or outside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass46,029 miles (+1,199)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,029 miles
    Test number
    843821850025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass44,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,830 miles
    Test number
    341009806805
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail44,830 miles (+3,550)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,830 miles
    Test number
    151731483315
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass41,280 miles (+4,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,280 miles
    Test number
    859490971732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel buckled
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70t13 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoolent low
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  14. Pass36,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    36,790 miles
    Test number
    807890639709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail36,790 miles (+3,554)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,790 miles
    Test number
    914110905837
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass33,236 miles (+4,471)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,236 miles
    Test number
    649508645092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass28,765 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,765 miles
    Test number
    829168634009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,025 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,025 miles
    Test number
    487759333092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,423 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,423 miles
    Test number
    508803032032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,660 miles
    Test number
    317054931003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,660 miles (+188)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,660 miles
    Test number
    759554331011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass26,472 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,472 miles
    Test number
    601602740066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,374 miles (+1,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,374 miles
    Test number
    324563049066
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass24,277 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,277 miles
    Test number
    462914148089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,152 miles (+670)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,152 miles
    Test number
    591523037061
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront & rear suspension & brake componants corroded

  26. Pass23,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,482 miles
    Test number
    770286846024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y265 OFE

Does Y265 OFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y265 OFE expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y265 OFE?
The MOT on Y265 OFE expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y265 OFE done?
Y265 OFE was recorded at 66,714 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 2,284 miles a year.
Has Y265 OFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 OFE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y265 OFE 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 OFE find?
Y265 OFE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.

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