
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y212 JDUMOT history
Y212 JDU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,310 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 May 2025
- Mileage
- 86,310 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,278 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y212 JDU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y212 JDU was last recorded at 86,310 miles on 23 May 2024, 5,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 80,422 miles · 13 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,888 miles
- Average per year
- 2,278 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 86,310 miles
- 2023 – 80,422 miles
- 2022 – 79,995 miles
- 2021 – 79,381 miles
- 2020 – 78,493 miles
- 2019 – 77,548 miles
- 2018 – 76,334 miles
- 2017 – 74,950 miles
- 2016 – 72,609 miles
- 2015 – 70,755 miles
- 2014 – 69,211 miles
- 2013 – 67,616 miles
- 2012 – 66,204 miles
- 2011 – 63,839 miles
- 2010 – 61,333 miles
- 2009 – 58,327 miles
- 2008 – 55,132 miles
- 2007 – 51,156 miles
- 2006 – 45,488 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,310 miles (+5,888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 86,310 miles
- Test number
- 426597645617
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass80,422 miles (+24)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 80,422 miles
- Test number
- 561005969906
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake performance @ 16% (R.b.test)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail80,398 miles (+403)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,398 miles
- Test number
- 861796265778
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to open fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake performance @ 16% (R.b.test)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,995 miles (+614)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 79,995 miles
- Test number
- 542729272910
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,381 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2022
- Odometer
- 79,381 miles
- Test number
- 729043281552
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront service light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail79,380 miles (+887)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,380 miles
- Test number
- 651881064089
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront service light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,493 miles (+945)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 78,493 miles
- Test number
- 621138777871
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,548 miles (+1,214)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 77,548 miles
- Test number
- 168326128470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,334 miles (+1,384)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 76,334 miles
- Test number
- 315852861768
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and cracked
Pass74,950 miles (+2,341)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 74,950 miles
- Test number
- 352978348445
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear discs are lipped
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is perished and cracked on the inside wall
Pass72,609 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 72,609 miles
- Test number
- 715050908816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,608 miles (+1,853)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,608 miles
- Test number
- 218688650372
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Pass70,755 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 70,755 miles
- Test number
- 155753665096
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail70,755 miles (+1,544)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,755 miles
- Test number
- 866033565068
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass69,211 miles (+1,595)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 69,211 miles
- Test number
- 177136064452
- AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass67,616 miles (+1,412)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 67,616 miles
- Test number
- 646291553076
- NotePlay in drvers seat runners but locks into place
- NoteSlight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
Pass66,204 miles (+2,365)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 66,204 miles
- Test number
- 499912772046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,839 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,839 miles
- Test number
- 187900361470
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteInner face on front discs poor
Pass63,839 miles (+2,506)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 63,839 miles
- Test number
- 916350761048
- NoteInner face on front discs poor
Pass61,333 miles (+3,006)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 61,333 miles
- Test number
- 101524170027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,327 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 58,327 miles
- Test number
- 514198969062
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass55,132 miles (+3,976)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 55,132 miles
- Test number
- 401396158087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteRear tyre treads splitting
Pass51,156 miles (+5,668)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 51,156 miles
- Test number
- 323269777053
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass45,488 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 45,488 miles
- Test number
- 330894676116
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteN/s/f tyre is worn close to the limit.
- NoteO/s/f tyre is worn close to the limit and worn on the inner edge.
Questions about Y212 JDU
- Does Y212 JDU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y212 JDU expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y212 JDU?
- The MOT on Y212 JDU expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y212 JDU done?
- Y212 JDU was recorded at 86,310 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 2,278 miles a year.
- Has Y212 JDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y212 JDU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y212 JDU 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 Y212 JDU find?
- Y212 JDU passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 1 advisory: general under body corrosion.
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