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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y878 BKMMOT history

Y878 BKM is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 148,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

Y878 BKM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,574 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 BKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 BKM was last recorded at 148,574 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,543 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
1,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,574 miles
  • 2023 – 148,543 miles
  • 2022 – 142,860 miles
  • 2021 – 138,478 miles
  • 2020 – 138,110 miles
  • 2019 – 137,923 miles
  • 2018 – 137,480 miles
  • 2017 – 137,119 miles
  • 2016 – 136,741 miles
  • 2015 – 135,399 miles
  • 2014 – 134,943 miles
  • 2013 – 133,685 miles
  • 2012 – 131,442 miles
  • 2011 – 129,558 miles
  • 2010 – 127,477 miles
  • 2009 – 124,490 miles
  • 2008 – 121,106 miles
  • 2007 – 116,687 miles
  • 2006 – 113,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,574 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,574 miles
    Test number
    523518334396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,574 miles (+31)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,574 miles
    Test number
    552445735156
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail148,543 miles (+5,683)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,543 miles
    Test number
    471976563819
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread on legal limit, tyre worn very close to cords inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass142,860 miles (+4,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,860 miles
    Test number
    353512051245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass138,478 miles (+368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    138,478 miles
    Test number
    562513485939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass138,110 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,110 miles
    Test number
    187932118415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail138,110 miles (+187)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,110 miles
    Test number
    819760120662
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass137,923 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,923 miles
    Test number
    627572096068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail137,922 miles (+442)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,922 miles
    Test number
    806571141621
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass137,480 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    137,480 miles
    Test number
    128348144669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly outer edge and under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail137,480 miles (+361)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,480 miles
    Test number
    515485134813
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly outer edge and under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass137,119 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    137,119 miles
    Test number
    249082676211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail137,117 miles (+376)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,117 miles
    Test number
    665406377659
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass136,741 miles (+1,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    136,741 miles
    Test number
    317294454832
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass135,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,399 miles
    Test number
    677957205127
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail135,399 miles (+456)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,399 miles
    Test number
    536549795049
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass134,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,943 miles
    Test number
    846341804134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,943 miles (+1,258)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,943 miles
    Test number
    216380004170
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass133,685 miles (+2,243)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,685 miles
    Test number
    469975203166
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass131,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    131,442 miles
    Test number
    749771242070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail131,442 miles (+1,884)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,442 miles
    Test number
    605550142011
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Fail129,558 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,558 miles
    Test number
    298319631444
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass129,558 miles (+2,081)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    129,558 miles
    Test number
    815289431106
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass127,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    127,477 miles
    Test number
    274336540154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail127,477 miles (+2,987)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,477 miles
    Test number
    811286240165
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass124,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    124,490 miles
    Test number
    253931049174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail124,490 miles (+3,384)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,490 miles
    Test number
    854941749108
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass121,106 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    121,106 miles
    Test number
    342880858114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail121,048 miles (+4,361)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,048 miles
    Test number
    432728348113
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  30. Pass116,687 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    541330057149
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked

  31. Fail116,672 miles (+3,629)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,672 miles
    Test number
    702019547188
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked

  32. Pass113,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    113,043 miles
    Test number
    263070056104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 BKM

Does Y878 BKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 BKM is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 BKM?
The MOT on Y878 BKM is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 BKM done?
Y878 BKM was recorded at 148,574 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,797 miles a year.
Has Y878 BKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 BKM has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y878 BKM 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 Y878 BKM find?
Y878 BKM passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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