Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc
Y217 JCSMOT history
Y217 JCS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 190,054 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 190,054 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,374 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y217 JCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y217 JCS was last recorded at 190,054 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 190,001 miles · 27 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 53 miles
- Average per year
- 7,374 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,054 miles
- 2025 – 189,851 miles
- 2024 – 180,694 miles
- 2023 – 171,682 miles
- 2022 – 164,338 miles
- 2021 – 160,400 miles
- 2019 – 148,423 miles
- 2018 – 137,886 miles
- 2017 – 128,063 miles
- 2016 – 118,031 miles
- 2015 – 103,304 miles
- 2014 – 91,670 miles
- 2013 – 87,593 miles
- 2012 – 81,760 miles
- 2011 – 77,569 miles
- 2010 – 70,082 miles
- 2009 – 64,033 miles
- 2008 – 57,902 miles
- 2007 – 49,696 miles
- 2006 – 42,407 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,054 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator light slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Sill slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Sill slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryMil lamp onRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on edge's
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear hand brake just pass
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Coil spring corroded Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,054 miles (+53)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 190,054 miles
- Test number
- 219554183163
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator light slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Sill slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryMil lamp on
Fail190,001 miles (+150)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,001 miles
- Test number
- 645373926689
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator light slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Sill slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryMil lamp on
Pass189,851 miles (+36)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 189,851 miles
- Test number
- 867362384898
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on edge's (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake just pass
- AdvisoryMil lamp on
Fail189,815 miles (+9,121)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,815 miles
- Test number
- 201678156639
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on edge's (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake just pass
- AdvisoryMil lamp on
Pass180,694 miles (+9,012)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 180,694 miles
- Test number
- 652263909945
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass171,682 miles (+7,344)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 171,682 miles
- Test number
- 474722515638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,338 miles (+40)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 164,338 miles
- Test number
- 572224632782
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML
- AdvisoryExcessive movement at hand brake lever. Very close to stop
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail164,298 miles (+3,898)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,298 miles
- Test number
- 803994385955
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing starting to collapse (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Various brake pipes corroded.
Pass160,400 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 160,400 miles
- Test number
- 752258738964
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak.
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded.
Fail160,392 miles (+11,969)5 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,392 miles
- Test number
- 824075903523
- MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on.
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak.
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded.
Pass148,423 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 148,423 miles
- Test number
- 211670364684
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch rusting
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryExhaust rusting
- AdvisorySlight body damage
- AdvisorySuspension steering brakes and under body has surface rust
Fail148,419 miles (+10,533)1 major2 repaired1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,419 miles
- Test number
- 417438372991
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high corrected (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high corrected (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch rusting
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryExhaust rusting
- AdvisorySlight body damage
- AdvisorySuspension steering brakes and under body has surface rust
Pass137,886 miles (+9,823)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 137,886 miles
- Test number
- 515872148702
- AdvisoryFront screen chipped
Pass128,063 miles (+10,032)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 128,063 miles
- Test number
- 222691416906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,031 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 118,031 miles
- Test number
- 443058985808
- AdvisoryOSF driveshaft boot perished
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail118,030 miles (+14,726)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,030 miles
- Test number
- 448548392159
- FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOSF driveshaft boot perished
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass103,304 miles (+11,634)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 103,304 miles
- Test number
- 839328360523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,670 miles (+4,077)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 91,670 miles
- Test number
- 278176944271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 87,593 miles
- Test number
- 889131233293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,593 miles (+5,833)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,593 miles
- Test number
- 785231733281
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass81,760 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 81,760 miles
- Test number
- 396523442288
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail81,760 miles (+4,191)4 failures2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,760 miles
- Test number
- 115893442210
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass77,569 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 77,569 miles
- Test number
- 639208331210
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail77,563 miles (+7,481)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,563 miles
- Test number
- 279577631261
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass70,082 miles (+6,049)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 70,082 miles
- Test number
- 780735830276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,033 miles (+6,131)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 64,033 miles
- Test number
- 302207139290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,902 miles (+8,206)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 57,902 miles
- Test number
- 484613838201
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass49,696 miles (+7,289)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 49,696 miles
- Test number
- 884982237249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 42,407 miles
- Test number
- 371722446255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,407 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,407 miles
- Test number
- 392812846209
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Questions about Y217 JCS
- Does Y217 JCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y217 JCS is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y217 JCS?
- The MOT on Y217 JCS is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y217 JCS done?
- Y217 JCS was recorded at 190,054 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,374 miles a year.
- Has Y217 JCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y217 JCS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y217 JCS 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 Y217 JCS find?
- Y217 JCS passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front indicator light slightly damaged; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.
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