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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y611 FAUMOT history

Y611 FAU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

Y611 FAU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,729 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y611 FAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y611 FAU was last recorded at 88,729 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2011: 80,384 miles, lower than 799,519 miles on 16 Feb 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,391 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
338 miles
Average per year
1,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,729 miles
  • 2025 – 88,391 miles
  • 2024 – 88,008 miles
  • 2023 – 87,478 miles
  • 2022 – 86,829 miles
  • 2021 – 86,312 miles
  • 2020 – 85,974 miles
  • 2019 – 85,671 miles
  • 2018 – 85,211 miles
  • 2017 – 84,694 miles
  • 2016 – 84,145 miles
  • 2015 – 83,650 miles
  • 2014 – 83,129 miles
  • 2013 – 82,495 miles
  • 2012 – 81,472 miles
  • 2011 – 80,384 miles
  • 2010 – 799,519 miles
  • 2009 – 78,094 miles
  • 2008 – 72,327 miles
  • 2007 – 61,579 miles
  • 2006 – 49,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,729 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder covers fittedRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,729 miles (+338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,729 miles
    Test number
    439164181564
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  2. Pass88,391 miles (+383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,391 miles
    Test number
    230426380387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  3. Pass88,008 miles (+530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,008 miles
    Test number
    258809550365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass87,478 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    396027592597
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  5. Pass86,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    604292343562
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  6. Fail86,829 miles (+517)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    489468657443
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  7. Pass86,312 miles (+338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,312 miles
    Test number
    402777592018
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  8. Pass85,974 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    179839986370
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  9. Pass85,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,671 miles
    Test number
    918418391611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,671 miles (+460)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,671 miles
    Test number
    162326797557
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass85,211 miles (+517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,211 miles
    Test number
    542675418660
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  12. Pass84,694 miles (+549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,694 miles
    Test number
    578683107522
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass84,145 miles (+495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,145 miles
    Test number
    542567997615
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass83,650 miles (+521)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,650 miles
    Test number
    609128245074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass83,129 miles (+634)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,129 miles
    Test number
    838508844037
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass82,495 miles (+1,023)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    279077633019
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass81,472 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,472 miles
    Test number
    566738442010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,384 miles (-719,135)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,384 miles
    Test number
    638222841071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass799,519 miles (+721,425)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    799,519 miles
    Test number
    571787940044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHTT DAMAGE
  20. Pass78,094 miles (+5,767)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,094 miles
    Test number
    333127349089
    • NoteCorrosion n/s/r brake disc
    • NoteO/s/f shocker damp
    • NoteWear on front brake disc's borderline
  21. Pass72,327 miles (+10,748)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    932779948019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,579 miles (+12,303)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    380464357053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,276 miles
    Test number
    901925056025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y611 FAU

Does Y611 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y611 FAU is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y611 FAU?
The MOT on Y611 FAU is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y611 FAU done?
Y611 FAU was recorded at 88,729 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 1,976 miles a year.
Has Y611 FAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y611 FAU has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y611 FAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y611 FAU find?
Y611 FAU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: under covers fitted.

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