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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

Y17 JOTMOT history

Y17 JOT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 77,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

Y17 JOT silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,527 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 JOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 JOT was last recorded at 77,527 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 4,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,348 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,179 miles
Average per year
5,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,527 miles
  • 2025 – 73,348 miles
  • 2024 – 69,388 miles
  • 2023 – 63,300 miles
  • 2022 – 57,107 miles
  • 2021 – 47,976 miles
  • 2020 – 40,777 miles
  • 2019 – 30,480 miles
  • 2018 – 21,162 miles
  • 2017 – 16,670 miles
  • 2016 – 11,692 miles
  • 2015 – 11,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,527 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,527 miles (+4,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,527 miles
    Test number
    520617721948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,348 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    132590896870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  3. Fail73,345 miles (+3,957)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,345 miles
    Test number
    187588885295
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  4. Pass69,388 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,388 miles
    Test number
    832162363068
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  5. Fail69,386 miles (+6,086)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    773951598721
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass63,300 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,300 miles
    Test number
    902904635002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edge

  7. Fail63,300 miles (+6,193)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,300 miles
    Test number
    821006354508
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edge

  8. Pass57,107 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,107 miles
    Test number
    708275395347
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail57,106 miles (+9,130)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,106 miles
    Test number
    754995118377
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,976 miles
    Test number
    525174111252
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail47,975 miles (+7,198)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,975 miles
    Test number
    419036684229
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass40,777 miles (+10,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,777 miles
    Test number
    715546096719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass30,480 miles (+9,318)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,480 miles
    Test number
    768589766770
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  14. Pass21,162 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    21,162 miles
    Test number
    427044246676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,670 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    16,670 miles
    Test number
    651101907408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    16,625 miles
    Test number
    953009129679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,623 miles (+4,931)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,623 miles
    Test number
    800340706697
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Pass11,692 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,692 miles
    Test number
    657823390205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    11,153 miles
    Test number
    505977655074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 JOT

Does Y17 JOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 JOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 JOT?
The MOT on Y17 JOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 JOT done?
Y17 JOT was recorded at 77,527 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,718 miles a year.
Has Y17 JOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 JOT has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y17 JOT 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 JOT find?
Y17 JOT passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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