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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y252 CKLMOT history

Y252 CKL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

Y252 CKL red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,613 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 CKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 CKL was last recorded at 71,613 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,392 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
221 miles
Average per year
2,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,613 miles
  • 2025 – 71,392 miles
  • 2024 – 71,031 miles
  • 2023 – 69,767 miles
  • 2022 – 68,848 miles
  • 2021 – 68,003 miles
  • 2020 – 67,072 miles
  • 2019 – 65,579 miles
  • 2018 – 64,631 miles
  • 2017 – 64,337 miles
  • 2016 – 62,652 miles
  • 2015 – 60,068 miles
  • 2014 – 57,659 miles
  • 2013 – 54,866 miles
  • 2012 – 51,658 miles
  • 2011 – 48,459 miles
  • 2010 – 45,162 miles
  • 2009 – 41,350 miles
  • 2008 – 37,914 miles
  • 2007 – 33,168 miles
  • 2006 – 28,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,613 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,613 miles (+221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,613 miles
    Test number
    437472835656
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Pass71,392 miles (+361)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,392 miles
    Test number
    555847067753
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,031 miles (+1,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,031 miles
    Test number
    965777423266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,767 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,767 miles
    Test number
    103705263760
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail69,767 miles (+919)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,767 miles
    Test number
    756972660314
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass68,848 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,848 miles
    Test number
    131204895447
    • AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail68,848 miles (+845)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,848 miles
    Test number
    861340499705
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass68,003 miles (+931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    954284775760
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  9. Pass67,072 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,072 miles
    Test number
    508515061009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,579 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    319931507222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail65,573 miles6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,573 miles
    Test number
    201789583841
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension slightly corrodedd.raer reg plate slightlypoo condition.oil leak

  12. Fail65,573 miles (+942)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,573 miles
    Test number
    831510601302
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension slightly corrodedd.raer reg plate slightlypoo condition.oil leak

  13. Pass64,631 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,631 miles
    Test number
    654224285374
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  14. Pass64,337 miles (+1,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,337 miles
    Test number
    776127000864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slightly corroded

  15. Pass62,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    392880324746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,652 miles (+2,584)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    683156650781
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass60,068 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,068 miles
    Test number
    196865835177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,659 miles
    Test number
    578596154147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,659 miles (+2,793)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,659 miles
    Test number
    787535254112
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass54,866 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,866 miles
    Test number
    898516653115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,658 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,658 miles
    Test number
    218952052125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,459 miles (+3,297)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,459 miles
    Test number
    159507251139
    • NoteAge cracks in both rear tyres.

  23. Pass45,162 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,162 miles
    Test number
    780480660102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,350 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,350 miles
    Test number
    122945259155
    • NoteSmall part of the high level brake light not working.

  25. Fail41,350 miles (+3,436)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,350 miles
    Test number
    463164459194
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSmall part of the high level brake light not working.

  26. Pass37,914 miles (+4,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,914 miles
    Test number
    594785058175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass33,168 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,168 miles
    Test number
    701635257154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,193 miles
    Test number
    592331456172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 CKL

Does Y252 CKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y252 CKL is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y252 CKL?
The MOT on Y252 CKL is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y252 CKL done?
Y252 CKL was recorded at 71,613 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,146 miles a year.
Has Y252 CKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 CKL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y252 CKL 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 Y252 CKL find?
Y252 CKL passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: coolant leak.

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