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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y252 HEXMOT history

Y252 HEX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

Y252 HEX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2025
Mileage
134,631 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 HEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 HEX was last recorded at 134,631 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 3,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2009: 56,921 miles, lower than 64,722 miles on 23 Jul 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,890 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,741 miles
Average per year
4,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,631 miles
  • 2023 – 130,890 miles
  • 2022 – 130,367 miles
  • 2021 – 129,018 miles
  • 2020 – 121,218 miles
  • 2019 – 112,979 miles
  • 2018 – 104,868 miles
  • 2017 – 97,688 miles
  • 2016 – 88,735 miles
  • 2015 – 82,668 miles
  • 2014 – 80,160 miles
  • 2013 – 79,053 miles
  • 2012 – 76,820 miles
  • 2011 – 73,715 miles
  • 2009 – 56,921 miles
  • 2008 – 64,722 miles
  • 2007 – 52,698 miles
  • 2006 – 46,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,631 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front tyre has been repaired on very edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside outer sill corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,631 miles (+3,741)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,631 miles
    Test number
    120396758773
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  2. Pass130,890 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,890 miles
    Test number
    443034204422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has been repaired on very edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded and holed

  3. Fail130,889 miles (+522)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,889 miles
    Test number
    312416455034
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has been repaired on very edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded and holed

  4. Pass130,367 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,367 miles
    Test number
    297761582946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,018 miles (+7,800)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,018 miles
    Test number
    398404090818
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at edge (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to and from rear flexis s/corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service and park brake slow to react (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass121,218 miles (+8,239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,218 miles
    Test number
    616352954076
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight Movement In Front Wishbone Rear Bushes

  7. Pass112,979 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,979 miles
    Test number
    907458471393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,868 miles (+7,180)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,868 miles
    Test number
    574700631131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,688 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,688 miles
    Test number
    367078352764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,735 miles (+6,067)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,735 miles
    Test number
    213553512599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    621199650388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,668 miles (+2,508)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    138845716261
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  13. Pass80,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,160 miles
    Test number
    676628694215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,160 miles (+1,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,160 miles
    Test number
    918016794252
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass79,053 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,053 miles
    Test number
    205121233038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,820 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,820 miles
    Test number
    657870732072
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront & rear discs slightly pitted

  17. Pass76,820 miles (+3,105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,820 miles
    Test number
    797690232081
    • NoteFront & rear discs slightly pitted

  18. Pass73,715 miles (+16,794)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,715 miles
    Test number
    498040621088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,921 miles (-7,801)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,921 miles
    Test number
    371611119228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,722 miles (+12,024)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,722 miles
    Test number
    361895208440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,698 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,698 miles
    Test number
    623155507259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,737 miles
    Test number
    954866296122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 HEX

Does Y252 HEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 HEX expired on 10 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 HEX?
The MOT on Y252 HEX expired on 10 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 HEX done?
Y252 HEX was recorded at 134,631 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 4,774 miles a year.
Has Y252 HEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 HEX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y252 HEX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y252 HEX find?
Y252 HEX passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

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