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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y609 EFTMOT history

Y609 EFT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

Y609 EFT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
80,626 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y609 EFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y609 EFT was last recorded at 80,626 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,068 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
558 miles
Average per year
2,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,626 miles
  • 2025 – 80,068 miles
  • 2024 – 77,206 miles
  • 2023 – 75,801 miles
  • 2022 – 74,464 miles
  • 2021 – 67,580 miles
  • 2020 – 61,377 miles
  • 2019 – 55,449 miles
  • 2018 – 54,392 miles
  • 2016 – 52,539 miles
  • 2014 – 49,959 miles
  • 2013 – 48,147 miles
  • 2012 – 46,476 miles
  • 2011 – 45,001 miles
  • 2010 – 43,193 miles
  • 2008 – 40,303 miles
  • 2007 – 36,158 miles
  • 2006 – 28,256 miles
  • 2005 – 18,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,626 miles
  • Advisory- corrosion to rear axle and various items
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - exposed brake pipe after flexi. BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,626 miles (+558)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,626 miles
    Test number
    931696261856
    • Advisory- corrosion to rear axle and various items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - exposed brake pipe after flexi. BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass80,068 miles (+2,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,068 miles
    Test number
    770643849095
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST FLEXI CORRODED AND MINOR LEAK
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY AND COMPONENETS CORRODED

  3. Pass77,206 miles (+1,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,206 miles
    Test number
    437933989575
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass75,801 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,801 miles
    Test number
    884843853757
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail75,733 miles (+1,269)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,733 miles
    Test number
    583819038726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass74,464 miles (+6,884)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,464 miles
    Test number
    964341131738
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass67,580 miles (+6,203)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,580 miles
    Test number
    487400206124
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes swelling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass61,377 miles (+5,928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    61,377 miles
    Test number
    676355736192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass55,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    55,449 miles
    Test number
    274162523907
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail55,446 miles (+1,054)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,446 miles
    Test number
    311445056788
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass54,392 miles (+1,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,392 miles
    Test number
    698487021010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass52,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,539 miles
    Test number
    789561323178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail52,539 miles (+2,580)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,539 miles
    Test number
    120278538235
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass49,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,959 miles
    Test number
    889963984211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail49,959 miles (+1,812)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,959 miles
    Test number
    365061884434
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,147 miles
    Test number
    636423593148
    • 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)

  17. Fail48,147 miles (+1,671)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,147 miles
    Test number
    575893293166
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  18. Pass46,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,476 miles
    Test number
    967771212150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,476 miles (+1,475)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,476 miles
    Test number
    119600312120
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,001 miles (+1,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,001 miles
    Test number
    819230891018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,193 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,193 miles
    Test number
    164216040046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,303 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,303 miles
    Test number
    574526628236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,158 miles (+7,902)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,158 miles
    Test number
    101353037294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,256 miles (+9,332)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,256 miles
    Test number
    244035666178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2006
    Odometer
    18,924 miles
    Test number
    234057045446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y609 EFT

Does Y609 EFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y609 EFT is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y609 EFT?
The MOT on Y609 EFT is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y609 EFT done?
Y609 EFT was recorded at 80,626 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,950 miles a year.
Has Y609 EFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y609 EFT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y609 EFT 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 Y609 EFT find?
Y609 EFT passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: - corrosion to rear axle and various items; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - exposed brake pipe after flexi. both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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