Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
Y17 MEJMOT history
Y17 MEJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,907 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 118,907 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,157 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y17 MEJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 23 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y17 MEJ was last recorded at 118,907 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 8,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 110,067 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,840 miles
- Average per year
- 8,157 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,907 miles
- 2024 – 110,067 miles
- 2023 – 103,931 miles
- 2022 – 95,517 miles
- 2021 – 87,371 miles
- 2020 – 81,906 miles
- 2019 – 77,637 miles
- 2018 – 70,574 miles
- 2017 – 59,717 miles
- 2016 – 44,985 miles
- 2015 – 38,972 miles
- 2014 – 32,471 miles
- 2013 – 22,310 miles
- 2012 – 11,872 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,907 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut top mounts slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & pads corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & pads corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 19 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,907 miles (+8,840)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 118,907 miles
- Test number
- 118908343258
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut top mounts slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & pads corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & pads corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,067 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 110,067 miles
- Test number
- 238756110225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail110,066 miles (+6,135)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,066 miles
- Test number
- 268533625460
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass103,931 miles (+8,414)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 103,931 miles
- Test number
- 118266755229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,517 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 95,517 miles
- Test number
- 251187935960
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail95,516 miles (+8,145)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,516 miles
- Test number
- 999225474056
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak fluid loss and knocking badly (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear play to shock absorber shaft advise replacement
Pass87,371 miles (+5,465)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 87,371 miles
- Test number
- 887633233933
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 81,906 miles
- Test number
- 614208206746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,906 miles (+4,269)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,906 miles
- Test number
- 353642164503
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass77,637 miles (+7,063)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 77,637 miles
- Test number
- 836709547625
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass70,574 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 70,574 miles
- Test number
- 929496934122
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
Fail70,574 miles (+10,857)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,574 miles
- Test number
- 295584695450
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
Pass59,717 miles (+14,732)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 59,717 miles
- Test number
- 201789163096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,985 miles (+6,013)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 44,985 miles
- Test number
- 832487527451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,972 miles (+6,501)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 38,972 miles
- Test number
- 862874559686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 32,471 miles
- Test number
- 437779524396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,471 miles (+10,161)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,471 miles
- Test number
- 867809724377
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 22,310 miles
- Test number
- 436866033380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,310 miles (+10,438)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,310 miles
- Test number
- 609202333301
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass11,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 11,872 miles
- Test number
- 545533492268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y17 MEJ
- Does Y17 MEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 MEJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y17 MEJ?
- The MOT on Y17 MEJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y17 MEJ done?
- Y17 MEJ was recorded at 118,907 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,157 miles a year.
- Has Y17 MEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y17 MEJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y17 MEJ 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 MEJ find?
- Y17 MEJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both strut top mounts slight movement; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 10 more.
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