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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y862 NFJMOT history

Y862 NFJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

Y862 NFJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
142,406 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y862 NFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y862 NFJ was last recorded at 142,406 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,394 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,406 miles
  • 2022 – 132,334 miles
  • 2021 – 121,592 miles
  • 2020 – 116,807 miles
  • 2019 – 113,823 miles
  • 2018 – 110,688 miles
  • 2017 – 106,742 miles
  • 2016 – 102,568 miles
  • 2015 – 99,005 miles
  • 2014 – 89,998 miles
  • 2013 – 85,829 miles
  • 2012 – 79,782 miles
  • 2011 – 73,754 miles
  • 2009 – 62,772 miles
  • 2008 – 57,318 miles
  • 2007 – 50,304 miles
  • 2006 – 46,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,406 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,406 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,406 miles
    Test number
    100456348315
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail142,394 miles (+10,060)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,394 miles
    Test number
    603006460959
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bvoth sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass132,334 miles (+4)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,334 miles
    Test number
    266258455285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Fail132,330 miles (+10,738)1 dangerous9 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,330 miles
    Test number
    212163882692
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box, missions not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass121,592 miles (+4,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,592 miles
    Test number
    129720268755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass116,807 miles (+2,984)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,807 miles
    Test number
    458464299717
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  7. Pass113,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,823 miles
    Test number
    164940970332
    • AdvisoryEngine emission light on indicating a fault

  8. Fail113,823 miles (+3,135)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,823 miles
    Test number
    853638576290
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine emission light on indicating a fault

  9. Pass110,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,688 miles
    Test number
    427017406724
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights reflectors slightly deriorated

  10. Fail110,688 miles (+3,946)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,688 miles
    Test number
    800412498640
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights reflectors slightly deriorated

  11. Pass106,742 miles (+4,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,742 miles
    Test number
    959112519916
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights outer lenses' in poor condition

  12. Pass102,568 miles (+3,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,568 miles
    Test number
    889371227401
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight reflector slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass99,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    406994265021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,005 miles (+9,007)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,005 miles
    Test number
    428174465092
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass89,998 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,998 miles
    Test number
    136942874482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,829 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,829 miles
    Test number
    126370823145
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFRT ANIT ROLL BAR BUSJES SLIGHTLY WORN REAR EXHUAST RUSTY

  17. Fail85,829 miles (+6,047)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,829 miles
    Test number
    385629213146
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFRT ANIT ROLL BAR BUSJES SLIGHTLY WORN REAR EXHUAST RUSTY

  18. Pass79,782 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    579741512175
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteREAR TYRES PERISHED

  19. Fail79,782 miles (+6,028)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    998090412163
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteREAR TYRES PERISHED

  20. Pass73,754 miles (+10,982)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,754 miles
    Test number
    405995421155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,772 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,772 miles
    Test number
    133844329311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,318 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    244213928353
    • NoteO/s mirror glass damaged not excessive.
    • NoteO/s/r brake starting to bind.
    • NoteO/s/r metal brake pipe into cylinder corroding/deteriorating.
    • NoteO/s/r metal brake pipe into flexible brake hose corroding/deteriorating.

  23. Fail57,318 miles (+7,014)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    742383628337
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s mirror glass damaged not excessive.
    • NoteO/s/r brake starting to bind.
    • NoteO/s/r metal brake pipe into cylinder corroding/deteriorating.
    • NoteO/s/r metal brake pipe into flexible brake hose corroding/deteriorating.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

  24. Pass50,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    234333487106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,304 miles (+4,271)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    410347277168
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass46,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,033 miles
    Test number
    960080886137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,033 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,033 miles
    Test number
    961129676197
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about Y862 NFJ

Does Y862 NFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y862 NFJ expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y862 NFJ?
The MOT on Y862 NFJ expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y862 NFJ done?
Y862 NFJ was recorded at 142,406 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 5,780 miles a year.
Has Y862 NFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y862 NFJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y862 NFJ 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 NFJ find?
Y862 NFJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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