
Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y38 BKLMOT history
Y38 BKL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,081 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 68,081 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,416 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y38 BKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y38 BKL was last recorded at 68,081 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 1,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 66,810 miles · 20 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,271 miles
- Average per year
- 2,416 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 68,081 miles
- 2021 – 66,810 miles
- 2020 – 63,119 miles
- 2019 – 57,119 miles
- 2018 – 52,067 miles
- 2017 – 46,622 miles
- 2016 – 45,727 miles
- 2015 – 44,995 miles
- 2014 – 44,160 miles
- 2013 – 43,296 miles
- 2012 – 42,321 miles
- 2011 – 41,407 miles
- 2010 – 39,939 miles
- 2009 – 38,456 miles
- 2008 – 36,195 miles
- 2007 – 32,712 miles
- 2006 – 28,110 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radios arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,081 miles (+1,271)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 68,081 miles
- Test number
- 192457804495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,810 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 66,810 miles
- Test number
- 944872118398
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radios arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail66,809 miles (+3,690)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,809 miles
- Test number
- 370816708503
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested No gas Detected (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radios arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,119 miles (+6,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 63,119 miles
- Test number
- 387497872230
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass57,119 miles (+5,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 57,119 miles
- Test number
- 638090277536
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off SECURED WITH TAPE (0.1 (a))
Pass52,067 miles (+5,445)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 52,067 miles
- Test number
- 657986355565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,622 miles (+895)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 46,622 miles
- Test number
- 717876272029
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass45,727 miles (+732)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 45,727 miles
- Test number
- 276277483808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,995 miles (+835)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 44,995 miles
- Test number
- 198683165111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,160 miles (+864)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 44,160 miles
- Test number
- 236673064476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,296 miles (+975)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 43,296 miles
- Test number
- 476513663151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,321 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 42,321 miles
- Test number
- 276828762152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,321 miles (+914)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,321 miles
- Test number
- 379927462186
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass41,407 miles (+1,468)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 41,407 miles
- Test number
- 606615971139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,939 miles (+1,483)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 39,939 miles
- Test number
- 713059360163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 38,456 miles
- Test number
- 220947469463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,456 miles (+2,261)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,456 miles
- Test number
- 622477469111
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass36,195 miles (+3,483)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 36,195 miles
- Test number
- 514609068148
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass32,712 miles (+4,602)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 32,712 miles
- Test number
- 742534167139
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass28,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 28,110 miles
- Test number
- 933688076187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y38 BKL
- Does Y38 BKL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y38 BKL expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y38 BKL?
- The MOT on Y38 BKL expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y38 BKL done?
- Y38 BKL was recorded at 68,081 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 2,416 miles a year.
- Has Y38 BKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y38 BKL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y38 BKL 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 Y38 BKL find?
- Y38 BKL passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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