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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y227 JSGMOT history

Y227 JSG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 111,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

Y227 JSG blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,644 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 JSG
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
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 JSG was last recorded at 111,644 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,608 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
4,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,644 miles
  • 2025 – 111,055 miles
  • 2024 – 110,431 miles
  • 2023 – 109,898 miles
  • 2022 – 109,199 miles
  • 2021 – 108,537 miles
  • 2020 – 107,895 miles
  • 2019 – 106,928 miles
  • 2018 – 106,078 miles
  • 2017 – 99,870 miles
  • 2016 – 99,852 miles
  • 2015 – 97,599 miles
  • 2014 – 95,264 miles
  • 2013 – 88,658 miles
  • 2012 – 78,816 miles
  • 2011 – 66,452 miles
  • 2010 – 51,343 miles
  • 2009 – 37,254 miles
  • 2008 – 31,172 miles
  • 2007 – 26,957 miles
  • 2006 – 23,920 miles
  • 2005 – 19,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,644 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Slight water leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,644 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,644 miles
    Test number
    661155342052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail111,608 miles (+553)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,608 miles
    Test number
    788043537357
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,055 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,055 miles
    Test number
    669650009229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,431 miles (+533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,431 miles
    Test number
    702489658276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,898 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,898 miles
    Test number
    499923583769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,199 miles
    Test number
    355199274340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,199 miles (+662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,199 miles
    Test number
    787817627885
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,537 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,537 miles
    Test number
    655462504728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,895 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,895 miles
    Test number
    609990234015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,928 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,928 miles
    Test number
    852987753752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,078 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,078 miles
    Test number
    376714254454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,870 miles
    Test number
    332963305970
    • AdvisorySlight water leak from engine

  13. Fail99,870 miles (+18)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,870 miles
    Test number
    326622531950
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight water leak from engine

  14. Fail99,852 miles (+2,253)1 dangerous5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,852 miles
    Test number
    966438293068
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from engine
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low on inner edges

  15. Pass97,599 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,599 miles
    Test number
    597608215218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    337289504414
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail95,264 miles (+6,606)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,264 miles
    Test number
    395319704410
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass88,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,658 miles
    Test number
    588827823276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,658 miles (+9,842)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,658 miles
    Test number
    886557723276
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass78,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    708528772228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,816 miles (+12,364)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    946708572226
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass66,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,452 miles
    Test number
    268288491219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,452 miles (+15,109)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,452 miles
    Test number
    659918991234
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass51,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,343 miles
    Test number
    712642090227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,343 miles (+14,089)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,343 miles
    Test number
    302172190285
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass37,254 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,254 miles
    Test number
    441099299298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,273 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,273 miles
    Test number
    374290369102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,172 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,172 miles
    Test number
    341289268108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail31,171 miles (+4,214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,171 miles
    Test number
    313448568103
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass26,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,957 miles
    Test number
    803136767160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail26,957 miles (+3,037)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,957 miles
    Test number
    880135367188
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  32. Pass23,920 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,920 miles
    Test number
    174577266100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass19,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    19,428 miles
    Test number
    533198565104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 JSG

Does Y227 JSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y227 JSG is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y227 JSG?
The MOT on Y227 JSG is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y227 JSG done?
Y227 JSG was recorded at 111,644 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
Has Y227 JSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 JSG has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y227 JSG 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 Y227 JSG find?
Y227 JSG passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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