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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y896 SFPMOT history

Y896 SFP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

Y896 SFP blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,556 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 SFP
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
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 SFP was last recorded at 89,556 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,597 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
959 miles
Average per year
3,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,556 miles
  • 2024 – 88,597 miles
  • 2023 – 87,671 miles
  • 2022 – 82,109 miles
  • 2021 – 76,359 miles
  • 2020 – 70,969 miles
  • 2019 – 66,160 miles
  • 2018 – 61,228 miles
  • 2017 – 53,041 miles
  • 2016 – 44,667 miles
  • 2015 – 41,566 miles
  • 2014 – 34,379 miles
  • 2013 – 29,176 miles
  • 2012 – 27,351 miles
  • 2011 – 25,378 miles
  • 2010 – 23,310 miles
  • 2009 – 21,011 miles
  • 2008 – 18,856 miles
  • 2007 – 16,933 miles
  • 2006 – 14,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,556 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint blowing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front & rear subframe corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,556 miles (+959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,556 miles
    Test number
    378594641403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,597 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,597 miles
    Test number
    271144983346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail88,590 miles (+919)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,590 miles
    Test number
    589139859780
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass87,671 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,671 miles
    Test number
    469810116101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,669 miles (+5,560)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    899660613981
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass82,109 miles (+98)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,109 miles
    Test number
    849639470893
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear subframe corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges, 1855514. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges, 1855514. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump plug & other areas leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail82,011 miles (+5,652)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    663066389380
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear subframe corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges, 1855514. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges, 1855514. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump plug & other areas leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,359 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,359 miles
    Test number
    835044406525
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust leaking from clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail76,281 miles (+5,312)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,281 miles
    Test number
    413380994573
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split boot. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust leaking from clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,969 miles (+4,809)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,969 miles
    Test number
    774776110017
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge ( 185/55x14 ) (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,160 miles (+4,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,160 miles
    Test number
    890103620021
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass61,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    897542235535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail61,228 miles (+8,187)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    580068421185
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass53,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,041 miles
    Test number
    734127764667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail53,041 miles (+8,374)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,041 miles
    Test number
    678518836219
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass44,667 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,667 miles
    Test number
    813742498329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,566 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,566 miles
    Test number
    212346480415
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on shoulders.

  18. Fail41,564 miles (+7,185)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    283528157391
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on shoulders.

  19. Pass34,379 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,379 miles
    Test number
    698883474294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,312 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,312 miles
    Test number
    157579364049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,176 miles
    Test number
    135692643481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,176 miles (+1,825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,176 miles
    Test number
    358252643002
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass27,351 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,351 miles
    Test number
    268066742049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,378 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,378 miles
    Test number
    255317841062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,310 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,310 miles
    Test number
    283746040039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,011 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,011 miles
    Test number
    634950559044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,856 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,856 miles
    Test number
    892192558009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,933 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,933 miles
    Test number
    340480157033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,869 miles
    Test number
    191672056496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 SFP

Does Y896 SFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 SFP is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y896 SFP?
The MOT on Y896 SFP is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 SFP done?
Y896 SFP was recorded at 89,556 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,786 miles a year.
Has Y896 SFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 SFP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y896 SFP 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 Y896 SFP find?
Y896 SFP passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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