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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.

Y38 BKL grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass68,081 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass68,081 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,081 miles
    Test number
    192457804495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass63,119 miles (+6,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,119 miles
    Test number
    387497872230
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  5. 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))
  6. Pass52,067 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,067 miles
    Test number
    657986355565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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)
  8. Pass45,727 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,727 miles
    Test number
    276277483808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,995 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    198683165111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,160 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,160 miles
    Test number
    236673064476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,296 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,296 miles
    Test number
    476513663151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,321 miles
    Test number
    276828762152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass41,407 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,407 miles
    Test number
    606615971139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,939 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,939 miles
    Test number
    713059360163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,456 miles
    Test number
    220947469463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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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