No, Y243 BCW is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for Y243 BCW?

The MOT for Y243 BCW is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 June 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of Y243 BCW?

The recorded mileage for Y243 BCW is 103,427 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is Y243 BCW ULEZ compliant?

No, Y243 BCW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · Y243 BCW

Y243 BCW

2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2001. Recorded mileage 103,427 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/06/2025
Road Tax: Untaxed (30/09/2024)
Recorded Mileage: 103,427 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 09/06/2025

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 30/09/2024

Mileage: 103,427 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2001
Engine: 1390cc

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Y243 BCW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2024
103,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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Y243 BCW Mileage History

06/07/202297,254 mi
08/06/202399,556 mi+2,302 mi
15/06/202399,655 mi+99 mi
10/06/2024103,426 mi+3,771 mi
11/06/2024103,427 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 3,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y243 BCW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 21:48

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y243 BCW) between July 2022 and June 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking from drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.

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