Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y251 JGRMOT history
Y251 JGR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 151,030 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 151,030 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,784 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y251 JGR
- 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
- 17 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y251 JGR was last recorded at 151,030 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 5,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 145,576 miles · 23 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,454 miles
- Average per year
- 6,784 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,030 miles
- 2024 – 145,576 miles
- 2023 – 139,478 miles
- 2022 – 129,033 miles
- 2021 – 120,341 miles
- 2020 – 114,782 miles
- 2019 – 105,998 miles
- 2018 – 98,878 miles
- 2017 – 93,485 miles
- 2016 – 86,441 miles
- 2015 – 78,036 miles
- 2014 – 70,037 miles
- 2013 – 61,570 miles
- 2012 – 53,355 miles
- 2011 – 44,018 miles
- 2010 – 37,650 miles
- 2009 – 31,387 miles
- 2008 – 25,046 miles
- 2007 – 21,473 miles
- 2006 – 18,580 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,030 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,030 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 151,030 miles
- Test number
- 455196172727
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail151,030 miles (+5,454)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,030 miles
- Test number
- 934935371741
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass145,576 miles (+6,098)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 145,576 miles
- Test number
- 730853948685
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside sill corroded outside prescribed area
Pass139,478 miles (+105)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 139,478 miles
- Test number
- 162173109189
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail139,373 miles (+10,340)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,373 miles
- Test number
- 163349502865
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,033 miles (+8,692)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 129,033 miles
- Test number
- 193708344982
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHandbrake near end of travel
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded not significantly weakened
Pass120,341 miles (+5,559)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 120,341 miles
- Test number
- 844471349202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,782 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 114,782 miles
- Test number
- 114795652985
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail114,780 miles (+8,782)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,780 miles
- Test number
- 565884702816
- MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,998 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 105,998 miles
- Test number
- 192787009546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,998 miles (+7,120)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,998 miles
- Test number
- 740187900349
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass98,878 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 98,878 miles
- Test number
- 427572367753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,874 miles (+5,389)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,874 miles
- Test number
- 517283998192
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass93,485 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 93,485 miles
- Test number
- 383295140638
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail93,485 miles (+7,044)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,485 miles
- Test number
- 777517014320
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass86,441 miles (+8,405)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 86,441 miles
- Test number
- 233565178790
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,036 miles (+7,999)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 78,036 miles
- Test number
- 118365825106
- NoteOil leak
Pass70,037 miles (+8,467)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 70,037 miles
- Test number
- 528014714109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,570 miles (+8,215)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 61,570 miles
- Test number
- 366109313121
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,355 miles (+9,337)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 53,355 miles
- Test number
- 876415522109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,018 miles (+6,368)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 44,018 miles
- Test number
- 968455521119
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass37,650 miles (+6,263)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 37,650 miles
- Test number
- 524876720139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,387 miles (+6,341)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 31,387 miles
- Test number
- 851368019108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,046 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,046 miles
- Test number
- 260460308104
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass25,046 miles (+3,573)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 25,046 miles
- Test number
- 383470108183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,473 miles (+2,893)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 21,473 miles
- Test number
- 464232127173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 18,580 miles
- Test number
- 531698126153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y251 JGR
- Does Y251 JGR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 JGR is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y251 JGR?
- The MOT on Y251 JGR is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y251 JGR done?
- Y251 JGR was recorded at 151,030 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 6,784 miles a year.
- Has Y251 JGR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y251 JGR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y251 JGR 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 JGR find?
- Y251 JGR passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.
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