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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y209 JLSMOT history

Y209 JLS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2023.

Y209 JLS silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
84,131 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y209 JLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y209 JLS was last recorded at 84,131 miles on 23 Nov 2023, 1,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,779 miles · 30 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,352 miles
Average per year
3,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,131 miles
  • 2022 – 82,779 miles
  • 2017 – 72,443 miles
  • 2016 – 69,871 miles
  • 2015 – 58,856 miles
  • 2014 – 46,541 miles
  • 2013 – 42,611 miles
  • 2012 – 41,086 miles
  • 2011 – 38,079 miles
  • 2010 – 33,043 miles
  • 2009 – 27,971 miles
  • 2008 – 24,318 miles
  • 2007 – 20,022 miles
  • 2006 – 19,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,131 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    815819284671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,131 miles (+1,352)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    191627259387
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,779 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,779 miles
    Test number
    658064907234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,768 miles (+10,325)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,768 miles
    Test number
    814745986679
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass72,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,443 miles
    Test number
    380679674875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,430 miles (+2,559)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    587059541840
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass69,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,871 miles
    Test number
    284737855942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,871 miles (+11,015)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,871 miles
    Test number
    839633243182
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass58,856 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,856 miles
    Test number
    898628785199
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Fail58,856 miles (+12,315)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,856 miles
    Test number
    597555885148
    • FailureBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteEngine management light on

  11. Pass46,541 miles (+3,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,541 miles
    Test number
    826869694185
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  12. Pass42,611 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,611 miles
    Test number
    366115503228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working at time of test

  13. Fail42,611 miles (+1,525)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,611 miles
    Test number
    495165603254
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working at time of test

  14. Pass41,086 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,086 miles
    Test number
    325880402206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  15. Fail41,086 miles (+3,007)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,086 miles
    Test number
    958890202267
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Pass38,079 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,079 miles
    Test number
    226567881191
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail38,070 miles (+5,027)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,070 miles
    Test number
    216015481431
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass33,043 miles (+5,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,043 miles
    Test number
    714105190109
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass27,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,971 miles
    Test number
    214553889498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,971 miles (+3,653)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,971 miles
    Test number
    663363089192
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass24,318 miles (+4,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,318 miles
    Test number
    151163088155
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass20,022 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,022 miles
    Test number
    300942797153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,532 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,532 miles
    Test number
    340890936457
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass19,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,532 miles
    Test number
    344950836213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y209 JLS

Does Y209 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y209 JLS expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y209 JLS?
The MOT on Y209 JLS expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y209 JLS done?
Y209 JLS was recorded at 84,131 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2023, an average of 3,742 miles a year.
Has Y209 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y209 JLS has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y209 JLS 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 Y209 JLS find?
Y209 JLS passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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