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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y271 CKPMOT history

Y271 CKP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

Y271 CKP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
66,107 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 CKP
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
17 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 CKP was last recorded at 66,107 miles on 19 May 2026, 244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2009: 23,207 miles, lower than 64,678 miles on 31 Jul 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,863 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
244 miles
Average per year
2,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,107 miles
  • 2025 – 65,863 miles
  • 2024 – 65,095 miles
  • 2023 – 64,433 miles
  • 2021 – 61,000 miles
  • 2020 – 59,197 miles
  • 2019 – 54,609 miles
  • 2018 – 45,641 miles
  • 2017 – 38,664 miles
  • 2016 – 32,842 miles
  • 2015 – 28,398 miles
  • 2014 – 27,651 miles
  • 2013 – 26,598 miles
  • 2012 – 25,575 miles
  • 2011 – 25,050 miles
  • 2010 – 24,485 miles
  • 2009 – 23,207 miles
  • 2008 – 64,678 miles
  • 2007 – 19,073 miles
  • 2006 – 17,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,107 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,107 miles (+244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,107 miles
    Test number
    113672371759
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,863 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,863 miles
    Test number
    202462839125
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail65,862 miles (+767)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,862 miles
    Test number
    191957279008
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,095 miles (+662)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    615258073720
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass64,433 miles (+3,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,433 miles
    Test number
    477499298566
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Mudguard insecure touching the tyre

  6. Pass61,000 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,000 miles
    Test number
    604362589041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail61,000 miles (+1,803)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,000 miles
    Test number
    212393025461
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,197 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,197 miles
    Test number
    731776239755
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail59,197 miles (+4,588)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,197 miles
    Test number
    658117137083
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass54,609 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,609 miles
    Test number
    669172074493
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail54,609 miles (+8,968)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,609 miles
    Test number
    801057535413
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass45,641 miles (+32)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    648917984071
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail45,609 miles (+6,945)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,609 miles
    Test number
    353325454413
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass38,664 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,664 miles
    Test number
    273783097905
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn/corroded/pitted (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (bot sides) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer sidewall cut (deep)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded/pitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail38,664 miles (+5,822)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,664 miles
    Test number
    530365961512
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn/corroded/pitted (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (bot sides) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer sidewall cut (deep)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded/pitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass32,842 miles (+4,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,842 miles
    Test number
    839455575696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass28,398 miles (+747)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,398 miles
    Test number
    249045395487
    • NoteBoth head lamps becoming deteriorated
    • NoteExhaust becoming corroded
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken away from pipe
    • NoteN/s/f tyre becoming worn and perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  18. Pass27,651 miles (+1,053)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,651 miles
    Test number
    525874604249
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust
    • NoteHeadlight lenses discoloured
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  19. Pass26,598 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,598 miles
    Test number
    867470093107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,575 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,575 miles
    Test number
    996332092117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,050 miles
    Test number
    106155911272
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail25,050 miles (+565)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,050 miles
    Test number
    375554311488
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass24,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,485 miles
    Test number
    764664110254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,483 miles (+1,276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,483 miles
    Test number
    684284410265
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass23,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,207 miles
    Test number
    294252619220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,207 miles (-41,471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,207 miles
    Test number
    133202919246
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass64,678 miles (+45,605)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    373083218405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,073 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,073 miles
    Test number
    132753497188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,203 miles
    Test number
    214764396187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 CKP

Does Y271 CKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 CKP is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y271 CKP?
The MOT on Y271 CKP is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y271 CKP done?
Y271 CKP was recorded at 66,107 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,464 miles a year.
Has Y271 CKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 CKP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y271 CKP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y271 CKP find?
Y271 CKP passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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