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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y252 HMXMOT history

Y252 HMX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

Y252 HMX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2025
Mileage
91,319 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 HMX
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
3 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 HMX was last recorded at 91,319 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 6,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,264 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,055 miles
Average per year
4,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,319 miles
  • 2023 – 85,264 miles
  • 2022 – 85,264 miles
  • 2021 – 73,235 miles
  • 2020 – 69,479 miles
  • 2019 – 63,598 miles
  • 2018 – 57,588 miles
  • 2017 – 51,202 miles
  • 2016 – 46,658 miles
  • 2015 – 45,632 miles
  • 2014 – 44,422 miles
  • 2013 – 41,583 miles
  • 2012 – 38,198 miles
  • 2011 – 34,079 miles
  • 2010 – 30,191 miles
  • 2008 – 26,420 miles
  • 2007 – 21,507 miles
  • 2006 – 16,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,319 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,319 miles (+6,055)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,319 miles
    Test number
    178495760007
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  2. Pass85,264 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    667031707696
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,264 miles (+6,333)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    152278102550
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,931 miles (+5,696)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,931 miles
    Test number
    654935213620
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated And worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,235 miles (+3,756)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,235 miles
    Test number
    290275221789
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat housing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,479 miles (+5,881)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    477199390881
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,598 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,598 miles
    Test number
    790883447068
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail63,598 miles (+6,010)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,598 miles
    Test number
    545119152009
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,588 miles (+6,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,588 miles
    Test number
    917597985765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass51,202 miles (+4,544)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,202 miles
    Test number
    906244821792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,658 miles
    Test number
    620782170429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,658 miles (+1,026)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,658 miles
    Test number
    454093546868
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass45,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,632 miles
    Test number
    238492905022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,632 miles (+1,210)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,632 miles
    Test number
    645522705080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass44,422 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,422 miles
    Test number
    816443614081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,583 miles
    Test number
    128462523003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,583 miles (+3,385)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,583 miles
    Test number
    396682923004
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  18. Pass38,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,198 miles
    Test number
    157123522024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,198 miles (+4,119)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,198 miles
    Test number
    255163622086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  20. Pass34,079 miles (+3,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,079 miles
    Test number
    676091721016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,191 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,191 miles
    Test number
    874246220045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,420 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,420 miles
    Test number
    382612618311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,507 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,507 miles
    Test number
    591408597273
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,507 miles (+5,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,507 miles
    Test number
    663218297226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass16,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,229 miles
    Test number
    350736436171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 HMX

Does Y252 HMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 HMX expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 HMX?
The MOT on Y252 HMX expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 HMX done?
Y252 HMX was recorded at 91,319 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 4,257 miles a year.
Has Y252 HMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 HMX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y252 HMX 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 HMX find?
Y252 HMX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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