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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y905 BPCMOT history

Y905 BPC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 47,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

Y905 BPC silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,982 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y905 BPC
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
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y905 BPC was last recorded at 47,982 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,982 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,982 miles
  • 2025 – 45,573 miles
  • 2024 – 43,510 miles
  • 2023 – 43,393 miles
  • 2022 – 42,150 miles
  • 2021 – 40,855 miles
  • 2020 – 39,907 miles
  • 2019 – 38,272 miles
  • 2018 – 36,407 miles
  • 2017 – 34,001 miles
  • 2016 – 30,114 miles
  • 2015 – 27,898 miles
  • 2014 – 25,195 miles
  • 2013 – 23,948 miles
  • 2012 – 23,584 miles
  • 2011 – 22,375 miles
  • 2010 – 21,218 miles
  • 2009 – 19,260 miles
  • 2008 – 17,777 miles
  • 2007 – 15,872 miles
  • 2006 – 13,487 miles
  • 2005 – 11,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,982 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,982 miles
    Test number
    845031309926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,982 miles (+10)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,982 miles
    Test number
    599349920404
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail47,972 miles (+2,399)6 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,972 miles
    Test number
    680301771304
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,573 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    45,573 miles
    Test number
    534019263326
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail45,572 miles (+2,062)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,572 miles
    Test number
    952586946657
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass43,510 miles (+117)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    43,510 miles
    Test number
    517974145234
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass43,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    43,393 miles
    Test number
    367353299012
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail43,393 miles (+1,243)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,393 miles
    Test number
    314522297472
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass42,150 miles (+1,295)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,150 miles
    Test number
    662888853257
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass40,855 miles (+948)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    40,855 miles
    Test number
    715632547037
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass39,907 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,907 miles
    Test number
    287009531333
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail39,907 miles (+1,635)2 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,907 miles
    Test number
    838612547901
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass38,272 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,272 miles
    Test number
    267497681468
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  14. Fail38,272 miles (+1,865)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,272 miles
    Test number
    838095354685
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  15. Pass36,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,407 miles
    Test number
    651557199413
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Fail36,407 miles (+2,406)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,407 miles
    Test number
    896692556220
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass34,001 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,001 miles
    Test number
    396545969314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,114 miles (+2,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,114 miles
    Test number
    949854945016
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  19. Pass27,898 miles (+2,703)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,898 miles
    Test number
    727853975102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  20. Pass25,195 miles (+1,247)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,195 miles
    Test number
    105642884196
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  21. Pass23,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,948 miles
    Test number
    719745083198
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  22. Fail23,948 miles (+364)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,948 miles
    Test number
    776075683111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  23. Pass23,584 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,584 miles
    Test number
    337456802457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,375 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,375 miles
    Test number
    805488081158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,218 miles (+1,958)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,218 miles
    Test number
    201851380442
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox selector

  26. Pass19,260 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,260 miles
    Test number
    333361889183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smeary

  27. Fail19,259 miles (+1,482)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,259 miles
    Test number
    962720589116
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smeary

  28. Pass17,777 miles (+1,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,777 miles
    Test number
    221302988423
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass15,872 miles (+2,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,872 miles
    Test number
    283490397166
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass13,487 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    13,487 miles
    Test number
    914814286159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass11,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    11,486 miles
    Test number
    750315985160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y905 BPC

Does Y905 BPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y905 BPC is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y905 BPC?
The MOT on Y905 BPC is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y905 BPC done?
Y905 BPC was recorded at 47,982 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 1,737 miles a year.
Has Y905 BPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y905 BPC has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y905 BPC 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 Y905 BPC find?
Y905 BPC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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