Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y249 XGNMOT history
Y249 XGN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,770 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 77,770 mi
- At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,038 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y249 XGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y249 XGN was last recorded at 77,770 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Jun 2009: 23,469 miles, lower than 89,036 miles on 18 Jun 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,770 miles · 4 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,038 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,770 miles
- 2025 – 73,566 miles
- 2024 – 61,734 miles
- 2023 – 52,123 miles
- 2022 – 47,731 miles
- 2021 – 44,457 miles
- 2020 – 41,899 miles
- 2019 – 40,007 miles
- 2018 – 39,018 miles
- 2017 – 37,867 miles
- 2016 – 36,074 miles
- 2015 – 34,508 miles
- 2014 – 33,271 miles
- 2013 – 31,446 miles
- 2012 – 29,548 miles
- 2011 – 27,382 miles
- 2010 – 25,118 miles
- 2009 – 23,469 miles
- 2008 – 89,036 miles
- 2007 – 19,305 miles
- 2006 – 16,540 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,770 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,770 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 77,770 miles
- Test number
- 300098511546
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail77,770 miles (+17)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,770 miles
- Test number
- 544555550903
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail77,753 miles (+4,187)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,753 miles
- Test number
- 263709062133
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFoot brake travel long/spongey
- AdvisoryOffside front door handle becoming insecure
Pass73,566 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 73,566 miles
- Test number
- 988987844445
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,557 miles (+11,823)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,557 miles
- Test number
- 278274791647
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass61,734 miles (+1,079)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 61,734 miles
- Test number
- 515996568211
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail60,655 miles (+8,532)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,655 miles
- Test number
- 993442815773
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
Pass52,123 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 52,123 miles
- Test number
- 191145826878
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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 Oil level below min - topped up 1.5ltrs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail52,123 miles (+4,392)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,123 miles
- Test number
- 563852374148
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded - no beam image and reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded - no beam image and reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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 Oil level below min - topped up 1.5ltrs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass47,731 miles (+3,274)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 47,731 miles
- Test number
- 315165315798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,457 miles (+2,558)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 44,457 miles
- Test number
- 115696666217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,899 miles (+1,892)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 41,899 miles
- Test number
- 743024378134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,007 miles (+989)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 40,007 miles
- Test number
- 773838514125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,018 miles (+1,151)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 39,018 miles
- Test number
- 721943990862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,867 miles (+1,793)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 37,867 miles
- Test number
- 667679240766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,074 miles (+1,566)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 36,074 miles
- Test number
- 247225916389
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass34,508 miles (+1,237)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 34,508 miles
- Test number
- 229029065146
- NoteHead lamps starting to fade
Pass33,271 miles (+1,825)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 33,271 miles
- Test number
- 827518764187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,446 miles (+1,898)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 31,446 miles
- Test number
- 976459663173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,548 miles (+2,166)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 29,548 miles
- Test number
- 296407372488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,382 miles (+2,264)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 27,382 miles
- Test number
- 396353471184
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass25,118 miles (+1,649)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 25,118 miles
- Test number
- 582190160181
- NoteNearside rear tyre cut on outer wall
Pass23,469 miles (-65,567)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 23,469 miles
- Test number
- 591860569148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,036 miles (+69,731)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 89,036 miles
- Test number
- 132610378100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,305 miles (+2,765)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 19,305 miles
- Test number
- 743182967157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 16,540 miles
- Test number
- 233910676441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y249 XGN
- Does Y249 XGN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 XGN is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y249 XGN?
- The MOT on Y249 XGN is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y249 XGN done?
- Y249 XGN was recorded at 77,770 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,038 miles a year.
- Has Y249 XGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y249 XGN has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y249 XGN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y249 XGN find?
- Y249 XGN passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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