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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y244 VSAMOT history

Y244 VSA is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

Y244 VSA white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,363 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y244 VSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y244 VSA was last recorded at 95,363 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,906 miles · 9 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
457 miles
Average per year
4,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,363 miles
  • 2024 – 94,906 miles
  • 2023 – 89,773 miles
  • 2022 – 81,486 miles
  • 2021 – 80,940 miles
  • 2020 – 79,706 miles
  • 2019 – 77,798 miles
  • 2018 – 76,365 miles
  • 2017 – 74,292 miles
  • 2016 – 71,136 miles
  • 2015 – 68,327 miles
  • 2014 – 62,976 miles
  • 2013 – 55,121 miles
  • 2012 – 44,693 miles
  • 2011 – 31,465 miles
  • 2010 – 25,392 miles
  • 2009 – 23,382 miles
  • 2007 – 20,083 miles
  • 2006 – 14,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,363 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside 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 Front Direction indicator insecure

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,363 miles (+457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,363 miles
    Test number
    130989470607
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass94,906 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,906 miles
    Test number
    975380294553
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail94,901 miles (+5,128)1 dangerous8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,901 miles
    Test number
    173500969262
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both front headlamps (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box internal noise
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components surface rust

  4. Pass89,773 miles (+5)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,773 miles
    Test number
    414687715504
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail89,768 miles (+8,282)1 dangerous2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,768 miles
    Test number
    705755353174
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,486 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    240228992628
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail81,486 miles (+546)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    174878315398
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,940 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,940 miles
    Test number
    887412990237
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail80,940 miles (+1,234)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,940 miles
    Test number
    992154927862
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass79,706 miles (+1,908)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,706 miles
    Test number
    776764373666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight leak at flexi

  11. Pass77,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    992830480456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

  12. Fail77,798 miles (+1,433)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    721436931844
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

  13. Pass76,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,365 miles
    Test number
    222728770481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on both edges.

  14. Fail76,365 miles (+2,073)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,365 miles
    Test number
    996002021096
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on both edges.

  15. Pass74,292 miles (+3,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,292 miles
    Test number
    376660097802
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass71,136 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,136 miles
    Test number
    494010535966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,327 miles (+2,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,327 miles
    Test number
    886656828414
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass65,951 miles (+2,975)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,951 miles
    Test number
    457426735029
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass62,976 miles (+7,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,976 miles
    Test number
    958089844072
    • NoteFront exhaust hanger corroded

  20. Pass55,121 miles (+10,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,121 miles
    Test number
    629298433022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Pass44,693 miles (+13,228)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,693 miles
    Test number
    135167732485
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAnti-roll bar bush slightly perished
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted

  22. Pass31,465 miles (+6,073)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,465 miles
    Test number
    309698341072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished on outter edge
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted

  23. Pass25,392 miles (+2,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,392 miles
    Test number
    413264050005
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is worn inner edge

  24. Pass23,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,382 miles
    Test number
    450530859023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail23,382 miles (+3,299)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,382 miles
    Test number
    454710859009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass20,083 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,083 miles
    Test number
    920872717353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,333 miles
    Test number
    754426926362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y244 VSA

Does Y244 VSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y244 VSA is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y244 VSA?
The MOT on Y244 VSA is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y244 VSA done?
Y244 VSA was recorded at 95,363 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 4,241 miles a year.
Has Y244 VSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y244 VSA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y244 VSA 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 Y244 VSA find?
Y244 VSA passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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