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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y273 BSFMOT history

Y273 BSF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

Y273 BSF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
43,579 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 BSF
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 BSF was last recorded at 43,579 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,579 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 43,579 miles
  • 2023 – 40,857 miles
  • 2022 – 39,130 miles
  • 2021 – 38,651 miles
  • 2020 – 37,174 miles
  • 2019 – 36,631 miles
  • 2018 – 36,332 miles
  • 2017 – 35,709 miles
  • 2015 – 33,247 miles
  • 2014 – 31,865 miles
  • 2013 – 30,392 miles
  • 2012 – 29,266 miles
  • 2011 – 27,833 miles
  • 2010 – 25,746 miles
  • 2009 – 23,136 miles
  • 2008 – 20,107 miles
  • 2007 – 17,650 miles
  • 2005 – 14,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,579 miles

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    43,579 miles
    Test number
    508290266064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail43,579 miles (+2,722)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,579 miles
    Test number
    336514907183
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass40,857 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,857 miles
    Test number
    773690311771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail40,856 miles (+1,726)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,856 miles
    Test number
    699014877236
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass39,130 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,130 miles
    Test number
    313962550253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,651 miles (+1,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,651 miles
    Test number
    976066102243
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all underside components,not yet considered excessive.

  7. Pass37,174 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    997556888924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,631 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,631 miles
    Test number
    821400113969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,332 miles (+623)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,332 miles
    Test number
    817168111664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass35,709 miles (+2,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,709 miles
    Test number
    111622587917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass33,247 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,247 miles
    Test number
    638174335213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,865 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,865 miles
    Test number
    635478254255
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass31,865 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,865 miles
    Test number
    666258154261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,392 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,392 miles
    Test number
    576430323232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,266 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,266 miles
    Test number
    466092242261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,833 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,833 miles
    Test number
    258447321277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,746 miles
    Test number
    374473900483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,746 miles (+2,610)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,746 miles
    Test number
    771733000251
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass23,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,136 miles
    Test number
    632880479179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,136 miles (+3,029)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,136 miles
    Test number
    110619269186
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass20,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,107 miles
    Test number
    892705708161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,107 miles (+2,457)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,107 miles
    Test number
    861672508142
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass17,650 miles (+2,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,650 miles
    Test number
    871343757005
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  24. Pass14,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    14,875 miles
    Test number
    362509945241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 BSF

Does Y273 BSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 BSF expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 BSF?
The MOT on Y273 BSF expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 BSF done?
Y273 BSF was recorded at 43,579 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 1,490 miles a year.
Has Y273 BSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 BSF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y273 BSF 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 Y273 BSF find?
Y273 BSF passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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