Volkswagen Polo
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y252 OANMOT history
Y252 OAN is a green diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 63,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 63,414 mi
- At MOT on 1 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,270 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y252 OAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 17 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y252 OAN was last recorded at 63,414 miles on 1 Feb 2026, 9,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Mar 2011: 10,905 miles, lower than 26,430 miles on 9 Mar 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 54,221 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,193 miles
- Average per year
- 2,270 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,414 miles
- 2024 – 54,221 miles
- 2023 – 41,825 miles
- 2022 – 39,404 miles
- 2021 – 39,371 miles
- 2019 – 38,705 miles
- 2018 – 37,833 miles
- 2017 – 36,824 miles
- 2016 – 35,723 miles
- 2015 – 34,591 miles
- 2014 – 33,506 miles
- 2013 – 32,134 miles
- 2012 – 30,503 miles
- 2011 – 10,905 miles
- 2010 – 26,430 miles
- 2009 – 24,214 miles
- 2008 – 22,322 miles
- 2007 – 20,541 miles
- 2006 – 18,192 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,414 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,414 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 63,414 miles
- Test number
- 667737990569
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail63,414 miles (+9,193)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,414 miles
- Test number
- 487123361041
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass54,221 miles (+12,396)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 54,221 miles
- Test number
- 342822020258
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass41,825 miles (+2,421)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 41,825 miles
- Test number
- 463723380190
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass39,404 miles (+33)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 39,404 miles
- Test number
- 517034757210
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside protective coating on lenses has faded (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail39,371 miles (+666)1 dangerous11 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,371 miles
- Test number
- 744962943408
- DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass38,705 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 38,705 miles
- Test number
- 453116604536
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOs rear light and bumper damaged
Fail38,705 miles (+872)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,705 miles
- Test number
- 138834548141
- MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle discs very corroded on inner surface (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOs rear light and bumper damaged
Pass37,833 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 37,833 miles
- Test number
- 480394536532
- AdvisoryOs rear light cracked os rear bumper corner damaged
Fail37,833 miles (+1,009)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,833 miles
- Test number
- 234151139083
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryOs rear light cracked os rear bumper corner damaged
Pass36,824 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 36,824 miles
- Test number
- 375723738416
- AdvisoryGeneral all round underbody corrosion to all suspension parts front and rear ns rear seat belt frayed
Fail36,824 miles (+1,101)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,824 miles
- Test number
- 491424433011
- FailureFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureFront Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryGeneral all round underbody corrosion to all suspension parts front and rear ns rear seat belt frayed
Pass35,723 miles (+1,132)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 35,723 miles
- Test number
- 807377760702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,591 miles (+1,085)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 34,591 miles
- Test number
- 256175255060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,506 miles (+1,372)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 33,506 miles
- Test number
- 139696954073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 32,134 miles
- Test number
- 678001273055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,134 miles (+1,631)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,134 miles
- Test number
- 917091173002
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass30,503 miles (+19,598)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 30,503 miles
- Test number
- 908600062045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,905 miles (-15,525)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 10,905 miles
- Test number
- 628282461090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,430 miles (+2,216)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 26,430 miles
- Test number
- 563438560046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,214 miles (+1,892)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 24,214 miles
- Test number
- 444602569097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,322 miles (+1,781)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 22,322 miles
- Test number
- 180447778404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,541 miles (+2,349)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 20,541 miles
- Test number
- 122905877418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 18,192 miles
- Test number
- 422640266053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y252 OAN
- Does Y252 OAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y252 OAN is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y252 OAN?
- The MOT on Y252 OAN is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y252 OAN done?
- Y252 OAN was recorded at 63,414 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2026, an average of 2,270 miles a year.
- Has Y252 OAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y252 OAN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y252 OAN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y252 OAN find?
- Y252 OAN passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 2 more.
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