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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

205 JAYMOT history

205 JAY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 94,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

205 JAY white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,754 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
205 JAY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

205 JAY was last recorded at 94,754 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 6,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,186 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,568 miles
Average per year
7,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,754 miles
  • 2025 – 88,186 miles
  • 2024 – 85,885 miles
  • 2022 – 85,849 miles
  • 2021 – 83,749 miles
  • 2019 – 82,755 miles
  • 2018 – 66,354 miles
  • 2017 – 44,732 miles
  • 2016 – 27,677 miles
  • 2015 – 14,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,754 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,754 miles (+6,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,754 miles
    Test number
    187058178195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,186 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    947309892933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail88,186 miles (+2,301)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    163366143779
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,885 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    429538158782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,849 miles (+2,100)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    965840739623
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to misfire, starting during emissions test so stopped test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull damaged need to use plyers to open

  6. Pass83,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    222594596893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,749 miles (+994)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    774208263995
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

  8. Pass82,755 miles (+16,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    591882876332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear wheel slight binding but ok on brake roller test
    • AdvisoryWind screen has scratch but still has good road view

  9. Pass66,354 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,354 miles
    Test number
    674936763546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,346 miles (+21,614)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    352704483660
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass44,732 miles (+17,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,732 miles
    Test number
    880897481065
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass27,677 miles (+13,306)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,677 miles
    Test number
    408326574485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,371 miles
    Test number
    229876085056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 205 JAY

What vehicle is registration 205 JAY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 205 JAY on a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 205 JAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 205 JAY is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 205 JAY?
The MOT on 205 JAY is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 205 JAY done?
205 JAY was recorded at 94,754 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,112 miles a year.
Has 205 JAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 205 JAY has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 205 JAY 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 205 JAY find?
205 JAY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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