Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y252 RGMMOT history
Y252 RGM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,816 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 182,816 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y252 RGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y252 RGM was last recorded at 182,816 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,282 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 534 miles
- Average per year
- 7,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,816 miles
- 2025 – 182,282 miles
- 2024 – 182,046 miles
- 2023 – 181,437 miles
- 2022 – 181,289 miles
- 2021 – 180,742 miles
- 2020 – 180,281 miles
- 2019 – 175,520 miles
- 2018 – 167,515 miles
- 2017 – 160,433 miles
- 2016 – 150,133 miles
- 2015 – 64,649 miles
- 2014 – 63,757 miles
- 2013 – 60,957 miles
- 2012 – 58,323 miles
- 2011 – 55,461 miles
- 2010 – 52,076 miles
- 2009 – 48,474 miles
- 2008 – 44,184 miles
- 2007 – 36,775 miles
- 2006 – 30,062 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,816 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryAll front suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear axel corroded
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.
Offside obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,816 miles (+534)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 182,816 miles
- Test number
- 303760328136
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll front suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear axel corroded
Pass182,282 miles (+236)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 182,282 miles
- Test number
- 379473040957
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
Pass182,046 miles (+609)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 182,046 miles
- Test number
- 827104287960
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass181,437 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 181,437 miles
- Test number
- 566963368428
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail181,437 miles (+148)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,437 miles
- Test number
- 635584912975
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass181,289 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 181,289 miles
- Test number
- 481424851450
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail181,289 miles (+547)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,289 miles
- Test number
- 819976723107
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testSide repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass180,742 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 180,742 miles
- Test number
- 734265582376
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
Fail180,742 miles (+461)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,742 miles
- Test number
- 629760645023
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
Pass180,281 miles (+4,761)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 180,281 miles
- Test number
- 559536780116
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,520 miles (+8,005)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 175,520 miles
- Test number
- 795072256841
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,515 miles (+7,082)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 167,515 miles
- Test number
- 970855569226
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip insecure (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass160,433 miles (+10,300)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 160,433 miles
- Test number
- 680894931482
- AdvisoryExhaust joints in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront antiroll bar centre & outer bushes slightly worn
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
Pass150,133 miles (+85,484)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 150,133 miles
- Test number
- 185807554366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,649 miles (+892)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 64,649 miles
- Test number
- 886255555018
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge
- NoteRear brake discs in slight poor condition
Pass63,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 63,757 miles
- Test number
- 769535454073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,757 miles (+2,800)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,757 miles
- Test number
- 196332154008
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass60,957 miles (+2,634)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 60,957 miles
- Test number
- 927283843037
- NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes just starting to crack
- NoteRear exhaust joint slightly corroed
- NoteSlight oil leak around front front of engine area
Pass58,323 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 58,323 miles
- Test number
- 468140442076
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteFront wipers splitting
Fail58,321 miles (+2,860)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,321 miles
- Test number
- 788940942029
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteFront wipers splitting
- NoteN/s/r tyre perishing
Pass55,461 miles (+3,385)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 55,461 miles
- Test number
- 869399331027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,076 miles (+3,602)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 52,076 miles
- Test number
- 962984630034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 48,474 miles
- Test number
- 572454059012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,473 miles (+4,289)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,473 miles
- Test number
- 153364959047
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteEngine oil leak
Pass44,184 miles (+7,409)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 44,184 miles
- Test number
- 962881268046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,775 miles (+6,713)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 36,775 miles
- Test number
- 100561457467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 30,062 miles
- Test number
- 143063656051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,062 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,062 miles
- Test number
- 151213556009
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Questions about Y252 RGM
- Does Y252 RGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y252 RGM is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y252 RGM?
- The MOT on Y252 RGM is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y252 RGM done?
- Y252 RGM was recorded at 182,816 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
- Has Y252 RGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y252 RGM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y252 RGM 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 RGM find?
- Y252 RGM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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