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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

Y20 SLJMOT history

Y20 SLJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

Y20 SLJ black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,306 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 SLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 SLJ was last recorded at 125,306 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,241 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
7,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,306 miles
  • 2025 – 119,510 miles
  • 2024 – 113,905 miles
  • 2023 – 107,416 miles
  • 2022 – 100,820 miles
  • 2021 – 92,075 miles
  • 2020 – 84,284 miles
  • 2019 – 81,073 miles
  • 2018 – 71,477 miles
  • 2017 – 59,514 miles
  • 2016 – 52,838 miles
  • 2015 – 45,145 miles
  • 2014 – 34,761 miles
  • 2013 – 29,755 miles
  • 2012 – 24,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,306 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Under covers fitted obscuring some parts

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,306 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,306 miles
    Test number
    974857112374
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Fail125,241 miles (+5,731)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,241 miles
    Test number
    278793172093
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass119,510 miles (+5,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,510 miles
    Test number
    970563439877
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some parts

  4. Pass113,905 miles (+6,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,905 miles
    Test number
    856049457002
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high but still works fine
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  5. Pass107,416 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,416 miles
    Test number
    705588975732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,414 miles (+6,594)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,414 miles
    Test number
    883660037809
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass100,820 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,820 miles
    Test number
    769395986129
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some parts

  8. Fail100,817 miles (+8,742)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,817 miles
    Test number
    820089134083
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some parts

  9. Pass92,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    489159304386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,075 miles (+7,791)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    165012047901
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass84,284 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,284 miles
    Test number
    404906736957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,073 miles (+9,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,073 miles
    Test number
    358477231244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  13. Pass71,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    337150443585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail71,477 miles (+11,963)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    277350613262
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass59,514 miles (+6,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    873901553085
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  16. Pass52,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,838 miles
    Test number
    816396158579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,838 miles (+7,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,838 miles
    Test number
    506848514087
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  18. Pass45,145 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,145 miles
    Test number
    739959757423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,142 miles (+10,381)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,142 miles
    Test number
    825887945532
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass34,761 miles (+5,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,761 miles
    Test number
    575708924328
    • 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)

  21. Pass29,755 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,755 miles
    Test number
    558936323323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,147 miles
    Test number
    808509012375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 SLJ

Does Y20 SLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 SLJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 SLJ?
The MOT on Y20 SLJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 SLJ done?
Y20 SLJ was recorded at 125,306 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,640 miles a year.
Has Y20 SLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 SLJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 SLJ 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 Y20 SLJ find?
Y20 SLJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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