Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y886 BSXMOT history
Y886 BSX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,289 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 55,289 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,279 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y886 BSX
- 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
- 27 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y886 BSX was last recorded at 55,289 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 7,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 47,521 miles · 21 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,768 miles
- Average per year
- 2,279 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 55,289 miles
- 2024 – 47,521 miles
- 2023 – 46,759 miles
- 2022 – 45,751 miles
- 2021 – 44,602 miles
- 2020 – 43,330 miles
- 2019 – 41,522 miles
- 2018 – 39,924 miles
- 2017 – 37,751 miles
- 2016 – 35,498 miles
- 2015 – 33,284 miles
- 2014 – 31,327 miles
- 2013 – 28,326 miles
- 2012 – 25,278 miles
- 2011 – 21,453 miles
- 2010 – 18,924 miles
- 2009 – 16,403 miles
- 2008 – 15,089 miles
- 2007 – 13,463 miles
- 2006 – 11,697 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,289 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear axle corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,289 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 55,289 miles
- Test number
- 637568536252
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail55,289 miles (+7,768)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,289 miles
- Test number
- 931290997047
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass47,521 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 47,521 miles
- Test number
- 492977491037
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail47,521 miles (+762)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,521 miles
- Test number
- 975461417367
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass46,759 miles16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 46,759 miles
- Test number
- 966968884538
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded
Fail46,759 miles (+1,008)3 repaired16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,759 miles
- Test number
- 266929074209
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded
Pass45,751 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 45,751 miles
- Test number
- 366351417965
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
Fail45,751 miles (+1,149)3 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,751 miles
- Test number
- 754470892271
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
Pass44,602 miles (+1,272)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 44,602 miles
- Test number
- 115967267815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,330 miles (+1,808)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 43,330 miles
- Test number
- 751569950821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,522 miles (+1,598)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 41,522 miles
- Test number
- 527506436019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass39,924 miles (+2,173)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 39,924 miles
- Test number
- 274543382372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,751 miles (+2,253)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 37,751 miles
- Test number
- 294823935467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,498 miles (+2,214)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 35,498 miles
- Test number
- 230321506404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,284 miles (+1,957)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 33,284 miles
- Test number
- 405718865086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,327 miles (+3,001)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 31,327 miles
- Test number
- 529868374040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,326 miles (+3,048)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 28,326 miles
- Test number
- 127607373046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,278 miles (+3,825)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 25,278 miles
- Test number
- 608534472012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,453 miles (+2,529)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 21,453 miles
- Test number
- 135141081077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,924 miles (+2,521)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 18,924 miles
- Test number
- 143401780062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,403 miles (+1,314)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 16,403 miles
- Test number
- 581956479086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,089 miles (+1,626)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 15,089 miles
- Test number
- 721611388089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,463 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 13,463 miles
- Test number
- 101411377070
- NoteAdvise( both rear tyres on 2mm sidewalls cracked & beginning to perish)
- NoteAdvise( exhaust system corroded & beginning to perish)
- NoteAdvise( front number plate cracked still ledgible)
- NoteAdvise( various engine oil leaks)
Fail13,463 miles (+1,766)2 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,463 miles
- Test number
- 723531377031
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteAdvise( both rear tyres on 2mm sidewalls cracked & beginning to perish)
- NoteAdvise( exhaust system corroded & beginning to perish)
- NoteAdvise( front number plate cracked still ledgible)
- NoteAdvise( various engine oil leaks)
Pass11,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 11,697 miles
- Test number
- 342598866005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,697 miles6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,697 miles
- Test number
- 144247166023
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAdvise(both rear tyres on 3mm on edge+ sidewalls beginning to crack and perish) †
Questions about Y886 BSX
- Does Y886 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y886 BSX expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y886 BSX?
- The MOT on Y886 BSX expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y886 BSX done?
- Y886 BSX was recorded at 55,289 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 2,279 miles a year.
- Has Y886 BSX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y886 BSX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y886 BSX 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 Y886 BSX find?
- Y886 BSX passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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