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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y241 YJMMOT history

Y241 YJM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

Y241 YJM grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,995 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y241 YJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y241 YJM was last recorded at 65,995 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 8,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,592 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,403 miles
Average per year
2,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,995 miles
  • 2025 – 57,592 miles
  • 2024 – 47,060 miles
  • 2023 – 42,484 miles
  • 2022 – 35,063 miles
  • 2021 – 29,709 miles
  • 2020 – 27,822 miles
  • 2018 – 25,019 miles
  • 2016 – 24,338 miles
  • 2015 – 23,054 miles
  • 2014 – 21,742 miles
  • 2013 – 20,443 miles
  • 2012 – 19,204 miles
  • 2011 – 16,953 miles
  • 2010 – 14,876 miles
  • 2009 – 13,018 miles
  • 2008 – 11,667 miles
  • 2007 – 10,179 miles
  • 2006 – 8,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,995 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,995 miles (+8,403)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,995 miles
    Test number
    356605944154
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass57,592 miles (+10,532)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    57,592 miles
    Test number
    861917562696
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass47,060 miles (+4,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    47,060 miles
    Test number
    459066405061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass42,484 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,484 miles
    Test number
    717435183232
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear subframe main bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDownpipe flexi joint slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Very minor, from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail42,484 miles (+7,421)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,484 miles
    Test number
    419663583287
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear subframe main bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDownpipe flexi joint slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Very minor, from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass35,063 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,063 miles
    Test number
    709813632311
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from join between centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail35,068 miles (+5,359)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,068 miles
    Test number
    671250386338
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from join between centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass29,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    29,709 miles
    Test number
    174285838358
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail29,709 miles (+1,887)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,709 miles
    Test number
    583186647295
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass27,822 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    27,822 miles
    Test number
    453021532919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    25,019 miles
    Test number
    595844511620
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  12. Fail25,019 miles (+681)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,019 miles
    Test number
    598466758105
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  13. Pass24,338 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    744710493805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,054 miles (+1,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,054 miles
    Test number
    977190054655
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIOATING

  15. Pass21,742 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,742 miles
    Test number
    189644724285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,443 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,443 miles
    Test number
    376479043454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,204 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,204 miles
    Test number
    415414642269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,953 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,953 miles
    Test number
    948958341294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,876 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,876 miles
    Test number
    374896340299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,018 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,018 miles
    Test number
    303576849472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,667 miles (+1,488)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,667 miles
    Test number
    362730858228
    • NoteFront and rear tyres slight cracks on outer wall

  22. Pass10,179 miles (+1,324)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,179 miles
    Test number
    492864447293
    • NoteAll four tyres started to crack on outter walls.

  23. Pass8,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,855 miles
    Test number
    764281356251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y241 YJM

Does Y241 YJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y241 YJM is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y241 YJM?
The MOT on Y241 YJM is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y241 YJM done?
Y241 YJM was recorded at 65,995 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 2,881 miles a year.
Has Y241 YJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y241 YJM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y241 YJM 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 Y241 YJM find?
Y241 YJM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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