Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc
Y18 JBGMOT history
Y18 JBG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 94,197 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 94,197 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 7 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,425 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 JBG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 30 Jun 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 JBG was last recorded at 94,197 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Oct 2024: 91,458 miles, lower than 91,499 miles on 17 Oct 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 91,458 miles · 21 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,739 miles
- Average per year
- 10,425 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,197 miles
- 2024 – 91,458 miles
- 2023 – 77,181 miles
- 2022 – 64,339 miles
- 2021 – 47,196 miles
- 2020 – 42,166 miles
- 2019 – 26,353 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,197 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 20 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,197 miles (+2,739)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 94,197 miles
- Test number
- 460524353305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,458 miles (-41)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 91,458 miles
- Test number
- 875424572905
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail91,499 miles (+81)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,499 miles
- Test number
- 555941804979
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail91,418 miles (+14,237)1 dangerous13 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,418 miles
- Test number
- 907765406071
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and bald both edges. REPLACE!. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and bald inner. RTEPLACE!. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass77,181 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 77,181 miles
- Test number
- 182394554948
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail77,181 miles (+12,842)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,181 miles
- Test number
- 313228963812
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,339 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 64,339 miles
- Test number
- 977164127499
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail64,338 miles (+17,142)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,338 miles
- Test number
- 315416136840
- DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass47,196 miles (+5,030)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 47,196 miles
- Test number
- 796808637231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,166 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 42,166 miles
- Test number
- 967396190589
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail42,166 miles (+15,813)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,166 miles
- Test number
- 958576768667
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (1.3.1 (c))
Pass26,353 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 26,353 miles
- Test number
- 917758720460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y18 JBG
- Does Y18 JBG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 JBG is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 JBG?
- The MOT on Y18 JBG is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y18 JBG done?
- Y18 JBG was recorded at 94,197 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 10,425 miles a year.
- Has Y18 JBG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 JBG has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y18 JBG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y18 JBG find?
- Y18 JBG passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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