
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y871 SURMOT history
Y871 SUR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 57,042 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,783 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y871 SUR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 17 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y871 SUR was last recorded at 57,042 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 1,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 55,291 miles · 10 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,751 miles
- Average per year
- 1,783 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 57,042 miles
- 2024 – 55,291 miles
- 2023 – 54,474 miles
- 2022 – 53,738 miles
- 2021 – 52,453 miles
- 2020 – 51,094 miles
- 2019 – 49,796 miles
- 2018 – 48,113 miles
- 2017 – 45,286 miles
- 2016 – 43,528 miles
- 2015 – 41,613 miles
- 2014 – 39,747 miles
- 2013 – 37,722 miles
- 2012 – 35,753 miles
- 2011 – 33,682 miles
- 2010 – 31,770 miles
- 2009 – 29,473 miles
- 2008 – 27,460 miles
- 2007 – 25,168 miles
- 2006 – 22,859 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,042 miles (+1,751)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 57,042 miles
- Test number
- 136579873441
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,291 miles (+28)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 55,291 miles
- Test number
- 282260681867
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
Fail55,263 miles (+789)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,263 miles
- Test number
- 442708645879
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
Pass54,474 miles (+736)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 54,474 miles
- Test number
- 718771724486
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass53,738 miles (+1,285)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 53,738 miles
- Test number
- 585356309288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,453 miles (+1,359)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 52,453 miles
- Test number
- 593637391242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,094 miles (+1,298)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 51,094 miles
- Test number
- 939385668977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,796 miles (+1,683)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 49,796 miles
- Test number
- 255734113883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,113 miles (+2,827)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 48,113 miles
- Test number
- 516711189904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,286 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 45,286 miles
- Test number
- 622251914198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,528 miles (+1,915)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 43,528 miles
- Test number
- 890161123753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,613 miles (+1,866)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 41,613 miles
- Test number
- 206585855440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,747 miles (+2,025)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 39,747 miles
- Test number
- 458356654185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,722 miles (+1,969)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 37,722 miles
- Test number
- 449818853152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,753 miles (+2,071)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 35,753 miles
- Test number
- 925420352187
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass33,682 miles (+1,912)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 33,682 miles
- Test number
- 406632851180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,770 miles (+2,297)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 31,770 miles
- Test number
- 173539050193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,473 miles (+2,013)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 29,473 miles
- Test number
- 332939639171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,460 miles (+2,292)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 27,460 miles
- Test number
- 311417458130
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 25,168 miles
- Test number
- 211446957122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,168 miles (+2,309)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,168 miles
- Test number
- 694346257134
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass22,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 22,859 miles
- Test number
- 781763466132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y871 SUR
- Does Y871 SUR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y871 SUR expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y871 SUR?
- The MOT on Y871 SUR expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y871 SUR done?
- Y871 SUR was recorded at 57,042 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 1,783 miles a year.
- Has Y871 SUR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y871 SUR has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y871 SUR 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 Y871 SUR find?
- Y871 SUR passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 1 more.
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