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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

J4 EHYMOT history

J4 EHY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

J4 EHY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
111,686 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 EHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 EHY was last recorded at 111,686 miles on 28 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,685 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,686 miles
  • 2025 – 108,575 miles
  • 2024 – 106,150 miles
  • 2023 – 103,247 miles
  • 2022 – 98,933 miles
  • 2021 – 95,520 miles
  • 2020 – 93,306 miles
  • 2019 – 91,162 miles
  • 2018 – 86,673 miles
  • 2017 – 81,495 miles
  • 2016 – 71,710 miles
  • 2015 – 61,649 miles
  • 2014 – 50,463 miles
  • 2013 – 38,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,686 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,686 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    111,686 miles
    Test number
    733570955460
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition

  2. Fail111,685 miles (+3,110)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,685 miles
    Test number
    618246112522
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust silencer outer casing is in a corroded condition

  3. Pass108,575 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,575 miles
    Test number
    265002537648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,150 miles
    Test number
    540585892929
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail106,150 miles (+2,903)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,150 miles
    Test number
    958181008136
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass103,247 miles (+4,314)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,247 miles
    Test number
    223353347598
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass98,933 miles (+3,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    98,933 miles
    Test number
    966841734565
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass95,520 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,520 miles
    Test number
    852296022934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail95,520 miles (+2,214)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,520 miles
    Test number
    187812385126
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass93,306 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,306 miles
    Test number
    853133675953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail93,300 miles (+2,138)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,300 miles
    Test number
    201228335277
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass91,162 miles (+4,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    91,162 miles
    Test number
    179933402899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass86,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,673 miles
    Test number
    221331143396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail86,673 miles (+5,178)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,673 miles
    Test number
    743422555960
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass81,495 miles (+213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,495 miles
    Test number
    213714430285
    • AdvisoryFront nearside offside tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight perishing to all tyre treads

  16. Fail81,282 miles (+9,572)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,282 miles
    Test number
    455411520924
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront nearside offside tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySlight perishing to all tyre treads

  17. Pass71,710 miles (+10,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,710 miles
    Test number
    373942836382
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass61,649 miles (+11,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,649 miles
    Test number
    448544655108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass50,463 miles (+11,922)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    936390264112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,541 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,541 miles
    Test number
    146738853173
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low tread /cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking tread
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low tread /cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking tread

  21. Fail38,541 miles1 failure1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,541 miles
    Test number
    497988953118
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low tread /cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking tread
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low tread /cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking tread

Questions about J4 EHY

Does J4 EHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 EHY is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J4 EHY?
The MOT on J4 EHY is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 EHY done?
J4 EHY was recorded at 111,686 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 5,639 miles a year.
Has J4 EHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 EHY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J4 EHY 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 J4 EHY find?
J4 EHY passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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