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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

Y6 BRFMOT history

Y6 BRF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

Y6 BRF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,445 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 BRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 BRF was last recorded at 108,445 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 7,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,647 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,798 miles
Average per year
6,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,445 miles
  • 2025 – 100,647 miles
  • 2023 – 80,999 miles
  • 2022 – 68,099 miles
  • 2021 – 62,229 miles
  • 2020 – 61,114 miles
  • 2019 – 58,594 miles
  • 2018 – 53,683 miles
  • 2017 – 48,265 miles
  • 2016 – 42,788 miles
  • 2015 – 37,313 miles
  • 2014 – 32,068 miles
  • 2013 – 26,425 miles
  • 2012 – 20,809 miles
  • 2011 – 15,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,445 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Brake servo pipe cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,445 miles (+7,798)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,445 miles
    Test number
    887257521384
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,647 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,647 miles
    Test number
    497826794693
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail100,647 miles (+19,648)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,647 miles
    Test number
    481352909421
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass80,999 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,999 miles
    Test number
    598768551518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,996 miles (+12,897)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,996 miles
    Test number
    891320202221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,099 miles (+5,870)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,099 miles
    Test number
    557885182546
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  7. Pass62,229 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,229 miles
    Test number
    588898012146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,114 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,114 miles
    Test number
    611467506428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,111 miles (+2,517)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,111 miles
    Test number
    697672597321
    • MajorBraking system leaking Servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops deteriarated
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass58,594 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,594 miles
    Test number
    326331187378
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe cracking.

  11. Fail58,592 miles (+4,909)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,592 miles
    Test number
    245818913425
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe cracking.

  12. Pass53,683 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,683 miles
    Test number
    624482267326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,679 miles (+5,414)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,679 miles
    Test number
    451319248403
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass48,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,265 miles
    Test number
    969265594939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,264 miles (+5,476)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,264 miles
    Test number
    841379934123
    • 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)

  16. Pass42,788 miles (+5,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,788 miles
    Test number
    964293298183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of the front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cut in tread pattern

  17. Pass37,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,313 miles
    Test number
    534476812749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,313 miles (+5,245)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,313 miles
    Test number
    356739284131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass32,068 miles (+5,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,068 miles
    Test number
    198929834258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass26,425 miles (+5,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,425 miles
    Test number
    958439733249
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass20,809 miles (+5,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,809 miles
    Test number
    186795532240
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass15,516 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,516 miles
    Test number
    376367931489
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y6 BRF

Does Y6 BRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 BRF is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 BRF?
The MOT on Y6 BRF is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 BRF done?
Y6 BRF was recorded at 108,445 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,408 miles a year.
Has Y6 BRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 BRF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y6 BRF 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 Y6 BRF find?
Y6 BRF passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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