Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc
Y257 EDJMOT history
Y257 EDJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 89,756 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 89,756 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,842 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y257 EDJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y257 EDJ was last recorded at 89,756 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 89,080 miles · 6 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 676 miles
- Average per year
- 2,842 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 89,756 miles
- 2023 – 89,080 miles
- 2022 – 88,256 miles
- 2021 – 87,479 miles
- 2020 – 86,849 miles
- 2019 – 85,937 miles
- 2018 – 85,514 miles
- 2017 – 83,259 miles
- 2016 – 81,832 miles
- 2015 – 80,380 miles
- 2014 – 78,297 miles
- 2013 – 76,293 miles
- 2012 – 74,198 miles
- 2011 – 70,659 miles
- 2010 – 64,825 miles
- 2009 – 58,377 miles
- 2008 – 52,168 miles
- 2007 – 45,456 miles
- 2006 – 38,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,756 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,756 miles (+676)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 89,756 miles
- Test number
- 741877790585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,080 miles (+824)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 89,080 miles
- Test number
- 575412694904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,256 miles (+777)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 88,256 miles
- Test number
- 984362704847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,479 miles (+630)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 87,479 miles
- Test number
- 497171331828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,849 miles (+912)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 86,849 miles
- Test number
- 515082155709
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,937 miles (+423)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 85,937 miles
- Test number
- 160714332599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,514 miles (+2,255)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 85,514 miles
- Test number
- 524343725238
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass83,259 miles (+1,427)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 83,259 miles
- Test number
- 807287252922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 81,832 miles
- Test number
- 378003174630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,832 miles (+1,452)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,832 miles
- Test number
- 979531453257
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass80,380 miles (+2,083)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 80,380 miles
- Test number
- 111709780349
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,297 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 78,297 miles
- Test number
- 198860214324
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail78,297 miles (+2,004)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,297 miles
- Test number
- 777280814367
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass76,293 miles (+2,095)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 76,293 miles
- Test number
- 578511013339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,198 miles (+3,539)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 74,198 miles
- Test number
- 357315422341
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGaerbox oil leak
Pass70,659 miles (+5,834)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 70,659 miles
- Test number
- 289692321336
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail64,825 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,825 miles
- Test number
- 452273920497
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,825 miles (+6,448)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 64,825 miles
- Test number
- 554003220340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,377 miles (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 58,377 miles
- Test number
- 593480429372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,205 miles (+6,037)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,205 miles
- Test number
- 442436019418
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront numberplate becoming disfigured
Pass52,168 miles (+6,712)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 52,168 miles
- Test number
- 670134528332
- NoteFront Reg Plate getting faded
Pass45,456 miles (+6,904)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 45,456 miles
- Test number
- 921696127380
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteFront number plate becoming disfiguared
Pass38,552 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 38,552 miles
- Test number
- 222454726330
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteDamage to front reg plate
Questions about Y257 EDJ
- Does Y257 EDJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y257 EDJ expired on 25 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y257 EDJ?
- The MOT on Y257 EDJ expired on 25 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y257 EDJ done?
- Y257 EDJ was recorded at 89,756 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 2,842 miles a year.
- Has Y257 EDJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y257 EDJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2016.
- Has the mileage on Y257 EDJ 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 Y257 EDJ find?
- Y257 EDJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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