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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

Y17 FJFMOT history

Y17 FJF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

Y17 FJF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,718 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 FJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 FJF was last recorded at 148,718 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,718 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,718 miles
  • 2025 – 139,060 miles
  • 2024 – 126,841 miles
  • 2023 – 108,850 miles
  • 2022 – 101,469 miles
  • 2021 – 88,780 miles
  • 2020 – 78,103 miles
  • 2019 – 68,645 miles
  • 2018 – 61,582 miles
  • 2017 – 55,874 miles
  • 2016 – 43,785 miles
  • 2015 – 33,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,718 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Front 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
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2026

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,718 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,718 miles
    Test number
    712063433740
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail148,718 miles (+9,658)3 dangerous8 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,718 miles
    Test number
    438351177027
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective CAP LOCKED - NOT TESTED (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass139,060 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    139,060 miles
    Test number
    671467739930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail139,059 miles (+12,218)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,059 miles
    Test number
    972163863856
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass126,841 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,841 miles
    Test number
    868452843549
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail126,841 miles (+17,991)5 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,841 miles
    Test number
    395634976497
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass108,850 miles (+7,381)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,850 miles
    Test number
    211896796090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,469 miles (+12,689)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,469 miles
    Test number
    513207306443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,780 miles (+10,677)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,780 miles
    Test number
    962720004433
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass78,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,103 miles
    Test number
    754594308722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,103 miles (+9,458)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,103 miles
    Test number
    830020772175
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass68,645 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,645 miles
    Test number
    273421254398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,731 miles
    Test number
    280769614706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,731 miles (+5,149)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,731 miles
    Test number
    947756306689
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  15. Pass61,582 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,582 miles
    Test number
    279064487944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,874 miles (+12,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,874 miles
    Test number
    855686764582
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Pass43,785 miles (+9,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,785 miles
    Test number
    168083750558
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre badly perished and getting low
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  18. Pass33,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,868 miles
    Test number
    617254215191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 FJF

Does Y17 FJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 FJF is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 FJF?
The MOT on Y17 FJF is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 FJF done?
Y17 FJF was recorded at 148,718 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 10,612 miles a year.
Has Y17 FJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 FJF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 FJF 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 Y17 FJF find?
Y17 FJF passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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