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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y237 ERUMOT history

Y237 ERU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

Y237 ERU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
73,362 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 ERU
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
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 ERU was last recorded at 73,362 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,676 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
686 miles
Average per year
3,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,362 miles
  • 2024 – 72,676 miles
  • 2023 – 72,221 miles
  • 2022 – 71,438 miles
  • 2021 – 67,569 miles
  • 2020 – 63,978 miles
  • 2019 – 62,532 miles
  • 2018 – 61,892 miles
  • 2017 – 60,914 miles
  • 2016 – 59,288 miles
  • 2015 – 57,155 miles
  • 2014 – 52,835 miles
  • 2013 – 48,152 miles
  • 2012 – 43,472 miles
  • 2011 – 38,974 miles
  • 2010 – 33,161 miles
  • 2009 – 27,137 miles
  • 2008 – 21,645 miles
  • 2007 – 14,777 miles
  • 2006 – 14,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,362 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeadlights fadedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/S/R lamp unit damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
  • AdvisoryService light on
  • AdvisoryTyre pressures very low (Pumped up)

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,362 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    635057706900
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights faded
    • AdvisoryO/S/R lamp unit damaged
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
    • AdvisoryService light on
    • AdvisoryTyre pressures very low (Pumped up)

  2. Fail73,362 miles (+686)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    908442117282
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp unit damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights faded
    • AdvisoryO/S/R lamp unit damaged
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
    • AdvisoryService light on
    • AdvisoryTyre pressures very low (Pumped up)

  3. Pass72,676 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,676 miles
    Test number
    620214999510
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeadlights faded
    • AdvisoryN/S/R and O/S/R light units damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated

  4. Fail72,676 miles (+455)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,676 miles
    Test number
    568770651935
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeadlights faded
    • AdvisoryN/S/R and O/S/R light units damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated

  5. Pass72,221 miles (+783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,221 miles
    Test number
    491362311459
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,438 miles
    Test number
    875875023492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to o/s/r light lens
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail71,437 miles (+3,868)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,437 miles
    Test number
    809078537630
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure bracket broken insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s/f and n/s/f lenses faded (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure damaged (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to o/s/r light lens
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,569 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,569 miles
    Test number
    392199535019
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail67,569 miles (+3,591)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,569 miles
    Test number
    430026862067
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass63,978 miles (+1,446)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    63,978 miles
    Test number
    405859264061
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass62,532 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,532 miles
    Test number
    978693203720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,892 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,892 miles
    Test number
    439614861949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,914 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,914 miles
    Test number
    311054169552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,288 miles
    Test number
    938363874829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,286 miles (+2,131)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    151233526039
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint (7.1.2)

  16. Pass57,155 miles (+4,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,155 miles
    Test number
    845407095084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass52,835 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,835 miles
    Test number
    696307434156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,152 miles (+4,680)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    735457323126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked

  19. Pass43,472 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,472 miles
    Test number
    359190132133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack
    • NoteRear silencer rusted

  20. Fail434,725 miles (+395,751)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    434,725 miles
    Test number
    685670132167
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack
    • NoteRear silencer rusted

  21. Pass38,974 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,974 miles
    Test number
    946222131110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,161 miles (+6,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,161 miles
    Test number
    313562730136
    • NoteRear tyres lightly cracked on tread

  23. Pass27,137 miles (+5,492)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,137 miles
    Test number
    340109839168
    • NoteFront wiper blades are smearing slightly.
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts are not testable due to baby seats fitted. mot advise only
    • NoteRear brake shoes squeeking. recomend brake de-dust and greese up asap.

  24. Pass21,645 miles (+6,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,645 miles
    Test number
    363166038136
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass14,777 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,777 miles
    Test number
    324467837174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,147 miles
    Test number
    783065846171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y237 ERU

Does Y237 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y237 ERU expired on 28 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y237 ERU?
The MOT on Y237 ERU expired on 28 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y237 ERU done?
Y237 ERU was recorded at 73,362 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 3,054 miles a year.
Has Y237 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 ERU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y237 ERU 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 Y237 ERU find?
Y237 ERU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 12 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy deteriorated; front lower anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, and 9 more.

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