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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y261 SUGMOT history

Y261 SUG is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

Y261 SUG green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
108,636 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 SUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 SUG was last recorded at 108,636 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,612 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,636 miles
  • 2024 – 104,958 miles
  • 2023 – 102,363 miles
  • 2022 – 98,095 miles
  • 2020 – 94,566 miles
  • 2019 – 88,114 miles
  • 2018 – 82,467 miles
  • 2017 – 75,339 miles
  • 2016 – 70,327 miles
  • 2015 – 63,789 miles
  • 2014 – 56,377 miles
  • 2013 – 48,279 miles
  • 2012 – 43,301 miles
  • 2010 – 42,873 miles
  • 2009 – 41,738 miles
  • 2008 – 37,788 miles
  • 2006 – 32,182 miles
  • 2005 – 31,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,636 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower sil rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Outer axle bushes slightly perished ,nearside and offside.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front number plate cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,636 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,636 miles
    Test number
    309277236474
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower sil rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Outer axle bushes slightly perished ,nearside and offside.

  2. Fail108,612 miles (+3,654)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,612 miles
    Test number
    407323993329
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower sil rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Outer axle bushes slightly perished ,nearside and offside.

  3. Pass104,958 miles (+2,595)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,958 miles
    Test number
    740675233410
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside.( small cracks) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower sils rusty nearside and offside.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed nearside and offside. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  4. Pass102,363 miles (+4,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,363 miles
    Test number
    734062286482
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  5. Pass98,095 miles (+3,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,095 miles
    Test number
    956387724931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass94,566 miles (+6,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,566 miles
    Test number
    534427264054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,114 miles (+5,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,114 miles
    Test number
    692534595822
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,467 miles (+7,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,467 miles
    Test number
    526377385343
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar 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))

  9. Pass75,339 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,339 miles
    Test number
    292013652248
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked.

  10. Fail75,281 miles (+4,954)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,281 miles
    Test number
    373438531850
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join to middle section. (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join to rear section. (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked.

  11. Pass70,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,327 miles
    Test number
    304586953953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,321 miles (+6,532)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,321 miles
    Test number
    492006065615
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass63,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,789 miles
    Test number
    185870625462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail63,783 miles (+7,406)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,783 miles
    Test number
    299900125098
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,377 miles (+113)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    125751134456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth beam patterns only just acceptable
    • NoteOil leak from gear box

  16. Fail56,264 miles (+7,985)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,264 miles
    Test number
    245387924093
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth beam patterns only just acceptable
    • NoteOil leak from gear box

  17. Pass48,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    489779333016
    • 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)

  18. Fail48,279 miles (+4,978)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    316688733021
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • 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)

  19. Pass43,301 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,301 miles
    Test number
    718288382032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,873 miles (+1,135)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,873 miles
    Test number
    190976250265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNote condition of front brake discs

  21. Pass41,738 miles (+3,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,738 miles
    Test number
    163851209346
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass37,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,788 miles
    Test number
    920708098263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,788 miles (+3,263)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,788 miles
    Test number
    723448298238
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass34,525 miles (+2,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,525 miles
    Test number
    301289708093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass32,182 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,182 miles
    Test number
    394775526392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,241 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    31,241 miles
    Test number
    802179045316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,235 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,235 miles
    Test number
    701597845303
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corrodenot blowing †damage to front axle + n/s lower wishbone †

Questions about Y261 SUG

Does Y261 SUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 SUG expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 SUG?
The MOT on Y261 SUG expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 SUG done?
Y261 SUG was recorded at 108,636 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 4,025 miles a year.
Has Y261 SUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 SUG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y261 SUG 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 Y261 SUG find?
Y261 SUG passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower sil rusty; rear outer axle bushes slightly perished ,nearside and offside..

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