Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y284 BSFMOT history
Y284 BSF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,324 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 111,324 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,359 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y284 BSF
- 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
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y284 BSF was last recorded at 111,324 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 111,321 miles · 7 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,359 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 111,324 miles
- 2020 – 103,283 miles
- 2019 – 92,423 miles
- 2018 – 81,897 miles
- 2017 – 74,204 miles
- 2016 – 63,824 miles
- 2015 – 55,682 miles
- 2014 – 44,543 miles
- 2013 – 27,801 miles
- 2012 – 20,098 miles
- 2011 – 19,586 miles
- 2010 – 18,240 miles
- 2009 – 16,538 miles
- 2008 – 14,657 miles
- 2007 – 12,956 miles
- 2006 – 10,709 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,324 miles
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,324 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 111,324 miles
- Test number
- 315423333786
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Fail111,321 miles (+8,038)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,321 miles
- Test number
- 340486014536
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (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))
Pass103,283 miles3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 103,283 miles
- Test number
- 445479532100
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail103,283 miles (+10,860)6 major3 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,283 miles
- Test number
- 750905887171
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers don't park (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Pass92,423 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 92,423 miles
- Test number
- 348200093313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,421 miles (+10,524)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,421 miles
- Test number
- 886639277112
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust blowing at front flex joint
Pass81,897 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 81,897 miles
- Test number
- 298896801876
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail81,897 miles (+7,693)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,897 miles
- Test number
- 540604043578
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,204 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 74,204 miles
- Test number
- 107536108456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail74,204 miles (+10,380)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,204 miles
- Test number
- 595325426197
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,824 miles (+8,142)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 63,824 miles
- Test number
- 996000929574
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,682 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 55,682 miles
- Test number
- 430743218314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Fail55,682 miles (+11,139)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,682 miles
- Test number
- 973804548776
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre close to legal limit
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass44,543 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 44,543 miles
- Test number
- 408273644316
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail44,543 miles (+5,785)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,543 miles
- Test number
- 509303944395
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass38,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 38,758 miles
- Test number
- 187277454023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,758 miles (+10,957)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,758 miles
- Test number
- 959237854099
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,801 miles (+7,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 27,801 miles
- Test number
- 565924063015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,098 miles (+512)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 20,098 miles
- Test number
- 277277142018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,586 miles (+1,346)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 19,586 miles
- Test number
- 475558341077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,240 miles (+1,702)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 18,240 miles
- Test number
- 423620350030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,538 miles (+1,881)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 16,538 miles
- Test number
- 554278349012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,657 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 14,657 miles
- Test number
- 713224348013
- NoteAdvise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)
- NoteAdvise( slight wear ,lipping & light scoring on front discs & pads)
Fail14,657 miles (+1,701)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,657 miles
- Test number
- 484574148087
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteAdvise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)
- NoteAdvise( slight wear ,lipping & light scoring on front discs & pads)
Pass12,956 miles (+2,247)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 12,956 miles
- Test number
- 521204447049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,709 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 10,709 miles
- Test number
- 163307146001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y284 BSF
- Does Y284 BSF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y284 BSF expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y284 BSF?
- The MOT on Y284 BSF expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y284 BSF done?
- Y284 BSF was recorded at 111,324 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 6,359 miles a year.
- Has Y284 BSF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y284 BSF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y284 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 Y284 BSF find?
- Y284 BSF passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: brake master cylinder close to minimum mark; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 1 more.
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