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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

Y18 JSYMOT history

Y18 JSY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

Y18 JSY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,532 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 JSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 JSY was last recorded at 67,532 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,763 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,769 miles
Average per year
2,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,532 miles
  • 2024 – 65,763 miles
  • 2023 – 65,316 miles
  • 2022 – 62,585 miles
  • 2021 – 61,618 miles
  • 2020 – 60,644 miles
  • 2019 – 59,613 miles
  • 2018 – 58,253 miles
  • 2017 – 57,092 miles
  • 2016 – 55,974 miles
  • 2015 – 55,037 miles
  • 2014 – 52,909 miles
  • 2013 – 50,439 miles
  • 2012 – 48,032 miles
  • 2011 – 45,708 miles
  • 2010 – 35,415 miles
  • 2009 – 30,088 miles
  • 2008 – 24,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,532 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,532 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,532 miles
    Test number
    186017540367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,763 miles (+447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,763 miles
    Test number
    599861811385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass65,316 miles (+2,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,316 miles
    Test number
    231070825271
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass62,585 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    279383555425
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass61,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    513795851875
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail61,618 miles (+974)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    855172855158
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass60,644 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,644 miles
    Test number
    348553579456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,613 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,613 miles
    Test number
    526094278539
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  9. Pass58,253 miles (+1,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,253 miles
    Test number
    240950659787
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass57,092 miles (+1,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,092 miles
    Test number
    233928961614
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass55,974 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,974 miles
    Test number
    770236870291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,924 miles (+887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,924 miles
    Test number
    719740709347
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass55,037 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,037 miles
    Test number
    148207218146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,999 miles (+2,090)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,999 miles
    Test number
    187489878150
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear seat belt

  15. Pass52,909 miles (+2,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,909 miles
    Test number
    409748314318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass50,439 miles (+2,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,439 miles
    Test number
    928134633344
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass48,032 miles (+39)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,032 miles
    Test number
    725359842364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads cracking

  18. Fail47,993 miles (+2,285)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,993 miles
    Test number
    586775342393
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread cracking

  19. Fail45,708 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,708 miles
    Test number
    438066141449
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass45,708 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,708 miles
    Test number
    476446641488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,165 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,165 miles
    Test number
    179751331443
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass41,165 miles (+5,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,165 miles
    Test number
    998711431083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass35,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,415 miles
    Test number
    170895030461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,415 miles (+5,327)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,415 miles
    Test number
    511595830056
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  25. Pass30,088 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,088 miles
    Test number
    803634839040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,959 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,959 miles
    Test number
    152122838015
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass24,959 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,959 miles
    Test number
    240612738067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about Y18 JSY

Does Y18 JSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 JSY is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y18 JSY?
The MOT on Y18 JSY is valid until 13 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 JSY done?
Y18 JSY was recorded at 67,532 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 2,391 miles a year.
Has Y18 JSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 JSY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y18 JSY 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 Y18 JSY find?
Y18 JSY passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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