Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc
Y251 ERGMOT history
Y251 ERG is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 49,617 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 49,617 mi
- At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,019 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y251 ERG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y251 ERG was last recorded at 49,617 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 49,617 miles · 28 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,019 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 49,617 miles
- 2023 – 49,592 miles
- 2022 – 48,939 miles
- 2021 – 47,853 miles
- 2020 – 46,221 miles
- 2019 – 45,148 miles
- 2018 – 43,825 miles
- 2017 – 42,151 miles
- 2016 – 40,533 miles
- 2015 – 39,465 miles
- 2014 – 37,853 miles
- 2013 – 35,898 miles
- 2012 – 33,487 miles
- 2011 – 31,105 miles
- 2010 – 27,995 miles
- 2009 – 24,961 miles
- 2008 – 21,957 miles
- 2007 – 19,417 miles
- 2006 – 14,769 miles
- 2005 – 12,755 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,617 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,617 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 49,617 miles
- Test number
- 652564953548
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,617 miles (+25)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,617 miles
- Test number
- 996790403609
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,592 miles (+653)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,592 miles
- Test number
- 262383554068
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens Clouded / Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens Clouded / Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion / Deterioration Through Out All Suspension , Braking Components
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,939 miles (+1,086)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 48,939 miles
- Test number
- 267841747822
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens Clouded / Deteriorated. Beam Pattern Just Visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Clouded / Deteriorated. Beam Pattern Just Visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion / Deterioration Through Out Braking And All Suspension Components
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Wish Bone Arm Front And Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,853 miles (+1,632)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 47,853 miles
- Test number
- 110355463826
- AdvisoryCorrosion Through Out Braking And Suspension Components
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass46,221 miles (+1,073)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 46,221 miles
- Test number
- 451987402895
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion Through Out Suspension And Braking Components
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass45,148 miles (+10)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 45,148 miles
- Test number
- 625729121173
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLight corrosion spread throughout the under body of the vehicle
Fail45,138 miles (+1,313)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,138 miles
- Test number
- 459826896278
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLight corrosion spread throughout the under body of the vehicle
Pass43,825 miles (+1,674)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 43,825 miles
- Test number
- 793123969261
- AdvisoryCorrosion Through Out Under Body Covers Fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre Scrubbing Inner Edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass42,151 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 42,151 miles
- Test number
- 905276221198
- AdvisoryN/S/R Tyre Deteriorated Cracks / Splits In Side Walls
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail42,150 miles (+1,617)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,150 miles
- Test number
- 108140687645
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryN/S/R Tyre Deteriorated Cracks / Splits In Side Walls
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass40,533 miles (+1,068)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 40,533 miles
- Test number
- 983541977320
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass39,465 miles (+1,612)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 39,465 miles
- Test number
- 116717046489
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat Section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Gear Box Mount Rubber Bush Worn
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass37,853 miles (+8)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 37,853 miles
- Test number
- 478492324474
- NoteComplete exhaust system deterioreted
Fail37,845 miles (+1,947)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,845 miles
- Test number
- 806091524393
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteComplete exhaust system deterioreted
Pass35,898 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 35,898 miles
- Test number
- 839054823383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,877 miles (+2,390)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,877 miles
- Test number
- 495732423434
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,487 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 33,487 miles
- Test number
- 349638422308
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail33,481 miles (+2,376)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,481 miles
- Test number
- 277416822346
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass31,105 miles (+3,110)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 31,105 miles
- Test number
- 205498221388
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteFront wiper blades worn
- NoteOffside front tyre worn edge of tread
- NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perished
Pass27,995 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 27,995 miles
- Test number
- 904738020339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,992 miles (+3,031)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,992 miles
- Test number
- 393548520337
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass24,961 miles (+3,004)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 24,961 miles
- Test number
- 923400539333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/S/R TYRE IS STARTING TO DETERIOATE
Pass21,957 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 21,957 miles
- Test number
- 781833038339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,950 miles (+2,533)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,950 miles
- Test number
- 531901238314
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass19,417 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 19,417 miles
- Test number
- 413294627444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,407 miles (+4,638)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,407 miles
- Test number
- 253083727360
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass14,769 miles (+2,014)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 14,769 miles
- Test number
- 891574116301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 12,755 miles
- Test number
- 830922735313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y251 ERG
- Does Y251 ERG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y251 ERG expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y251 ERG?
- The MOT on Y251 ERG expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y251 ERG done?
- Y251 ERG was recorded at 49,617 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 2,019 miles a year.
- Has Y251 ERG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y251 ERG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y251 ERG 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 Y251 ERG find?
- Y251 ERG passed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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