Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y862 FVWMOT history
Y862 FVW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 114,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 114,603 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,244 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y862 FVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y862 FVW was last recorded at 114,603 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,594 miles · 26 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 4,244 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 114,603 miles
- 2023 – 104,450 miles
- 2022 – 101,899 miles
- 2021 – 100,210 miles
- 2020 – 99,278 miles
- 2019 – 97,434 miles
- 2018 – 95,354 miles
- 2017 – 93,442 miles
- 2016 – 92,326 miles
- 2015 – 90,553 miles
- 2014 – 86,998 miles
- 2013 – 81,337 miles
- 2012 – 74,254 miles
- 2011 – 68,161 miles
- 2010 – 62,239 miles
- 2009 – 56,912 miles
- 2008 – 50,588 miles
- 2007 – 44,410 miles
- 2006 – 37,935 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,603 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
All tyres wearing on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,603 miles (+9)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 114,603 miles
- Test number
- 154229854541
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,594 miles (+10,144)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,594 miles
- Test number
- 613788698521
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,450 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 104,450 miles
- Test number
- 223937612702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail104,447 miles (+2,548)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,447 miles
- Test number
- 896375028457
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,899 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 101,899 miles
- Test number
- 686615266224
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,899 miles (+1,689)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,899 miles
- Test number
- 887106260718
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 100,210 miles
- Test number
- 450870113599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,210 miles (+932)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,210 miles
- Test number
- 291831127510
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,278 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 99,278 miles
- Test number
- 449716161984
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail99,278 miles (+1,844)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,278 miles
- Test number
- 883849315883
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessive wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged/missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,434 miles (+2,080)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 97,434 miles
- Test number
- 141380599233
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Pass95,354 miles (+1,912)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 95,354 miles
- Test number
- 941542220478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,442 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 93,442 miles
- Test number
- 134698006793
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail93,442 miles (+1,116)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,442 miles
- Test number
- 462783167301
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass92,326 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 92,326 miles
- Test number
- 704729740345
- AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail92,325 miles (+1,772)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,325 miles
- Test number
- 345278168338
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass90,553 miles (+3,555)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 90,553 miles
- Test number
- 299247245062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,998 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,998 miles
- Test number
- 859168144022
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass86,998 miles (+5,661)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 86,998 miles
- Test number
- 999058544074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,337 miles (+7,083)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 81,337 miles
- Test number
- 499179343081
- NoteBoth front tyres low on tread
Pass74,254 miles (+6,093)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 74,254 miles
- Test number
- 138367042017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 68,161 miles
- Test number
- 357079041093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,161 miles (+5,922)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,161 miles
- Test number
- 336629241042
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass62,239 miles (+5,327)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 62,239 miles
- Test number
- 450040450008
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,912 miles (+6,324)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 56,912 miles
- Test number
- 173520859484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,588 miles (+6,178)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 50,588 miles
- Test number
- 432449948030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,410 miles (+6,475)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 44,410 miles
- Test number
- 640843147027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,935 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 37,935 miles
- Test number
- 624409036075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBOTH REAR TYRES STARTING 2 DISTORT
Questions about Y862 FVW
- Does Y862 FVW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y862 FVW expired on 3 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y862 FVW?
- The MOT on Y862 FVW expired on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y862 FVW done?
- Y862 FVW was recorded at 114,603 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 4,244 miles a year.
- Has Y862 FVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y862 FVW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y862 FVW 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 Y862 FVW find?
- Y862 FVW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 8 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 5 more.
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