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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y273 PFMMOT history

Y273 PFM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

Y273 PFM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
115,563 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 PFM
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
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 PFM was last recorded at 115,563 miles on 15 May 2024, 4,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,778 miles · 12 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4,785 miles
Average per year
4,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,563 miles
  • 2023 – 110,778 miles
  • 2022 – 106,687 miles
  • 2021 – 105,032 miles
  • 2019 – 100,033 miles
  • 2018 – 96,162 miles
  • 2017 – 92,428 miles
  • 2016 – 84,641 miles
  • 2015 – 76,981 miles
  • 2014 – 67,317 miles
  • 2012 – 52,611 miles
  • 2011 – 50,512 miles
  • 2010 – 48,817 miles
  • 2009 – 45,559 miles
  • 2008 – 41,277 miles
  • 2007 – 35,940 miles
  • 2006 – 30,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,563 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,563 miles (+4,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,563 miles
    Test number
    880196522311
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass110,778 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,778 miles
    Test number
    398999304088
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,776 miles (+4,089)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,776 miles
    Test number
    472759234186
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,687 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,687 miles
    Test number
    890054523437
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Fail106,687 miles (+1,655)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,687 miles
    Test number
    215233968917
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass105,032 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,032 miles
    Test number
    908729599505
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail105,032 miles (+4,999)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,032 miles
    Test number
    532854524217
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative n/s (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,033 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,033 miles
    Test number
    526462283233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,162 miles
    Test number
    981148916755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,161 miles (+3,733)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,161 miles
    Test number
    196614033458
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,428 miles
    Test number
    128159601876
    • 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)

  12. Fail92,428 miles (+7,787)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,428 miles
    Test number
    479528051395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  13. Pass84,641 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    547611204222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,635 miles (+7,654)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,635 miles
    Test number
    467360390240
    • DangerousCoil spring broken o s front (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Fail76,981 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,981 miles
    Test number
    639142765087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass76,981 miles (+9,664)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,981 miles
    Test number
    647812265067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,317 miles (+14,706)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,317 miles
    Test number
    115324864486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,611 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,611 miles
    Test number
    619538542283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,512 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,512 miles
    Test number
    326776361177
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass50,512 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,512 miles
    Test number
    848726361133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,817 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,817 miles
    Test number
    922305760156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,559 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,559 miles
    Test number
    192640169114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,277 miles (+5,337)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,277 miles
    Test number
    153239368172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,940 miles (+5,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    303138157188
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass30,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,725 miles
    Test number
    684004466129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 PFM

Does Y273 PFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 PFM expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 PFM?
The MOT on Y273 PFM expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 PFM done?
Y273 PFM was recorded at 115,563 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 4,734 miles a year.
Has Y273 PFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 PFM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y273 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 Y273 PFM find?
Y273 PFM passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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