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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

Y237 FHJMOT history

Y237 FHJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 39,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

Y237 FHJ silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
39,860 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 FHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 FHJ was last recorded at 39,860 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 6,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,684 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,176 miles
Average per year
1,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,860 miles
  • 2024 – 33,684 miles
  • 2023 – 25,857 miles
  • 2022 – 22,320 miles
  • 2021 – 19,808 miles
  • 2020 – 19,418 miles
  • 2019 – 18,654 miles
  • 2018 – 17,997 miles
  • 2017 – 17,181 miles
  • 2016 – 16,503 miles
  • 2015 – 15,701 miles
  • 2014 – 14,755 miles
  • 2013 – 13,709 miles
  • 2012 – 12,724 miles
  • 2011 – 11,749 miles
  • 2010 – 10,781 miles
  • 2009 – 9,723 miles
  • 2008 – 8,531 miles
  • 2007 – 7,289 miles
  • 2006 – 6,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,860 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit of acceptable play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front movement in seat runners but not excessive
  • AdvisoryOffside Front sidewall cut but no cord showing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,860 miles (+6,176)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    800504808430
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit of acceptable play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front movement in seat runners but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sidewall cut but no cord showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass33,684 miles (+7,827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    33,684 miles
    Test number
    931818375548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass25,857 miles (+3,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    25,857 miles
    Test number
    545625243532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass22,320 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    22,320 miles
    Test number
    104260617892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail22,320 miles (+2,512)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,320 miles
    Test number
    396936307703
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass19,808 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    19,808 miles
    Test number
    845228628739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,418 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    19,418 miles
    Test number
    186600705353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,654 miles (+657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,654 miles
    Test number
    828052950601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass17,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    17,997 miles
    Test number
    748644787153
    • 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)

  10. Fail17,997 miles (+816)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,997 miles
    Test number
    660932270744
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass17,181 miles (+678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,181 miles
    Test number
    627103066265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass16,503 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    16,503 miles
    Test number
    165627206740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,701 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,701 miles
    Test number
    379343485020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,755 miles (+1,046)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,755 miles
    Test number
    939416484059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass13,709 miles (+985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    13,709 miles
    Test number
    328649673088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass12,724 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,724 miles
    Test number
    659705072003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,749 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,749 miles
    Test number
    646176871015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    10,781 miles
    Test number
    713456270083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,781 miles (+1,058)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,781 miles
    Test number
    800586670033
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass9,723 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,723 miles
    Test number
    491126999004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,531 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,531 miles
    Test number
    864725288091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,289 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    7,289 miles
    Test number
    820841307119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    6,121 miles
    Test number
    290590006410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y237 FHJ

Does Y237 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y237 FHJ expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y237 FHJ?
The MOT on Y237 FHJ expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y237 FHJ done?
Y237 FHJ was recorded at 39,860 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 1,772 miles a year.
Has Y237 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 FHJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y237 FHJ 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 FHJ find?
Y237 FHJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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