Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y252 CAVMOT history
Y252 CAV is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,246 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 May 2026
- Mileage
- 127,246 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,540 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y252 CAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y252 CAV was last recorded at 127,246 miles on 21 May 2025, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 May 2014: 56,763 miles, lower than 57,580 miles on 30 May 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 127,181 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 65 miles
- Average per year
- 5,540 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,246 miles
- 2024 – 118,133 miles
- 2022 – 117,166 miles
- 2021 – 116,044 miles
- 2020 – 115,989 miles
- 2019 – 112,261 miles
- 2018 – 104,185 miles
- 2017 – 91,237 miles
- 2016 – 80,418 miles
- 2015 – 68,735 miles
- 2014 – 56,763 miles
- 2013 – 57,580 miles
- 2012 – 45,763 miles
- 2011 – 39,651 miles
- 2010 – 31,643 miles
- 2009 – 29,852 miles
- 2008 – 26,233 miles
- 2007 – 23,668 miles
- 2006 – 20,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,246 miles
- DangerousExhaust rear silencer damaged/bent rubbing chaffing plastic mudguardRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnderside of body corrodingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Central Exhaust deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,246 miles (+65)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 127,246 miles
- Test number
- 504002070695
- DangerousExhaust rear silencer damaged/bent rubbing chaffing plastic mudguard
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryUnderside of body corroding
Fail127,181 miles (+9,048)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,181 miles
- Test number
- 406757328567
- DangerousExhaust rear silencer damaged/bent rubbing chaffing plastic mudguard
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryUnderside of body corroding
Pass118,133 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 118,133 miles
- Test number
- 324149970078
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of body corroding
Fail118,133 miles (+5)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,133 miles
- Test number
- 470813744628
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of body corroding
Fail118,128 miles (+962)2 dangerous6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,128 miles
- Test number
- 980105946787
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction tape covering warning light (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possible oil pressure switch and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,166 miles (+1,122)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 117,166 miles
- Test number
- 743376970466
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust deteriorating
- AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,044 miles (+55)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 116,044 miles
- Test number
- 978239952192
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass115,989 miles (+3,728)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 115,989 miles
- Test number
- 915850748979
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass112,261 miles (+8,076)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 112,261 miles
- Test number
- 756504370649
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,185 miles (+12,948)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 104,185 miles
- Test number
- 891658427114
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,237 miles (+10,819)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 91,237 miles
- Test number
- 603752886661
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine management light staying on
- AdvisoryNail in tread of offside rear tyre 185/55/14
Pass80,418 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 80,418 miles
- Test number
- 621893950094
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
Fail80,418 miles (+11,683)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,418 miles
- Test number
- 483481095208
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
Pass68,735 miles (+11,972)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,735 miles
- Test number
- 279747945497
- NoteBody damage n/s/r
- NoteBoth front wipers starting to smear-judder
- NoteEngine oil level on MIN!
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn very low on edges (BALD INNER EDGE)
- NoteSlight blow exhaust
Pass56,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 56,763 miles
- Test number
- 696429844181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,763 miles (-817)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,763 miles
- Test number
- 936879944100
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass57,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 57,580 miles
- Test number
- 847410553164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,580 miles (+11,817)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,580 miles
- Test number
- 925929243108
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,763 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 45,763 miles
- Test number
- 806572252195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,762 miles (+6,111)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,762 miles
- Test number
- 155171052126
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass39,651 miles (+8,008)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 39,651 miles
- Test number
- 179267841128
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perrished
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteOil leak
Pass31,643 miles (+1,791)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 31,643 miles
- Test number
- 153813850118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,852 miles (+3,619)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 29,852 miles
- Test number
- 150004479240
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteInner front brake pads appear low
- NoteSmall cut in o/s/r tyre side wall
Pass26,233 miles (+2,565)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 26,233 miles
- Test number
- 390419458009
- NoteN/S/Rear brake slightly blowing
- NoteExhaust silence lost one skin
- NoteSmall exhaust blow from silencer inlet pipe
Pass23,668 miles (+2,911)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 23,668 miles
- Test number
- 581881767089
- NoteRear exhaust very rusty
Pass20,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 20,757 miles
- Test number
- 702600466050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y252 CAV
- Does Y252 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y252 CAV expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y252 CAV?
- The MOT on Y252 CAV expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y252 CAV done?
- Y252 CAV was recorded at 127,246 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 5,540 miles a year.
- Has Y252 CAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y252 CAV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y252 CAV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y252 CAV find?
- Y252 CAV passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 advisories: exhaust rear silencer damaged/bent rubbing chaffing plastic mudguard; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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