Volkswagen Polo
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc
Y5 BPBMOT history
Y5 BPB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,786 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 103,786 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,399 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y5 BPB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y5 BPB was last recorded at 103,786 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 3,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,511 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,275 miles
- Average per year
- 5,399 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,786 miles
- 2025 – 100,511 miles
- 2024 – 91,330 miles
- 2023 – 81,964 miles
- 2022 – 75,544 miles
- 2021 – 73,876 miles
- 2020 – 70,447 miles
- 2019 – 65,457 miles
- 2018 – 61,724 miles
- 2016 – 55,680 miles
- 2015 – 50,211 miles
- 2014 – 44,726 miles
- 2013 – 38,073 miles
- 2012 – 31,138 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,786 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Slight engine / gearbox leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,786 miles (+3,275)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 103,786 miles
- Test number
- 540602128420
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Pass100,511 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 100,511 miles
- Test number
- 883017819092
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rack ends worn
Fail100,511 miles (+9,181)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,511 miles
- Test number
- 723281996188
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rack ends worn
Pass91,330 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 91,330 miles
- Test number
- 634694433921
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both missing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight engine / gearbox leak
Fail91,330 miles (+9,366)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,330 miles
- Test number
- 276457023952
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose ( dangerous) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both missing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight engine / gearbox leak
Pass81,964 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 81,964 miles
- Test number
- 356652313109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,849 miles (+118)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,849 miles
- Test number
- 238108972831
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail81,731 miles (+6,187)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,731 miles
- Test number
- 630397913216
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boo t split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass75,544 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 75,544 miles
- Test number
- 397640363953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,542 miles (+1,666)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,542 miles
- Test number
- 974281150731
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,876 miles (+3,429)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 73,876 miles
- Test number
- 422800507493
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass70,447 miles (+4,990)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 70,447 miles
- Test number
- 268741071914
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,457 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 65,457 miles
- Test number
- 215819766667
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking to tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear both shocker upper dust covers dropped
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail65,457 miles (+3,733)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,457 miles
- Test number
- 289593709703
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking to tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear both shocker upper dust covers dropped
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass61,724 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 61,724 miles
- Test number
- 501128414307
- AdvisoryCentral clamp broken but exhaust still secure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer slight damage to sill
- AdvisoryNearside Front backplate fouling slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre also tread starting to split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread starting to split
- AdvisoryOffside Upper engine mounting bolt insecure
Fail61,724 miles (+6,044)6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,724 miles
- Test number
- 559164227957
- FailureFuel system component leaking on engine/possible injector leak off pipe (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentral clamp broken but exhaust still secure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer slight damage to sill
- AdvisoryNearside Front backplate fouling slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre also tread starting to split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread starting to split
- AdvisoryOffside Upper engine mounting bolt insecure
Pass55,680 miles (+5,469)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 55,680 miles
- Test number
- 157453417311
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer slight cut in tyre wall
- AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s tyre treads starting to split slightly
Pass50,211 miles (+5,485)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 50,211 miles
- Test number
- 333278391436
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass44,726 miles (+6,653)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 44,726 miles
- Test number
- 168689904306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,073 miles (+6,935)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 38,073 miles
- Test number
- 765521213347
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside rear wheel binding slightly
Pass31,138 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 31,138 miles
- Test number
- 375188692285
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about Y5 BPB
- Does Y5 BPB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 BPB is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y5 BPB?
- The MOT on Y5 BPB is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y5 BPB done?
- Y5 BPB was recorded at 103,786 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 5,399 miles a year.
- Has Y5 BPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y5 BPB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y5 BPB 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 Y5 BPB find?
- Y5 BPB passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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