
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass108,850 miles (+7,381)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 108,850 miles
- Test number
- 211896796090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,469 miles (+12,689)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 101,469 miles
- Test number
- 513207306443
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass78,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 78,103 miles
- Test number
- 754594308722
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass68,645 miles (+1,914)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 68,645 miles
- Test number
- 273421254398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 66,731 miles
- Test number
- 280769614706
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass61,582 miles (+5,708)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 61,582 miles
- Test number
- 279064487944
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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