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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y272 JEPMOT history

Y272 JEP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

Y272 JEP silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
75,860 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 JEP
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
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y272 JEP was last recorded at 75,860 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,191 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
669 miles
Average per year
1,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,860 miles
  • 2023 – 75,191 miles
  • 2022 – 74,870 miles
  • 2021 – 73,523 miles
  • 2020 – 73,138 miles
  • 2019 – 72,307 miles
  • 2018 – 70,949 miles
  • 2017 – 69,321 miles
  • 2016 – 67,959 miles
  • 2015 – 66,593 miles
  • 2014 – 64,869 miles
  • 2013 – 63,003 miles
  • 2012 – 60,686 miles
  • 2011 – 57,772 miles
  • 2010 – 54,992 miles
  • 2009 – 51,577 miles
  • 2008 – 49,253 miles
  • 2007 – 44,609 miles
  • 2006 – 41,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,860 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Wheel trims fitted all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front tyres appear to be under inflated

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,860 miles (+669)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,860 miles
    Test number
    697697763404
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass75,191 miles (+321)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,191 miles
    Test number
    873743970471
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from bottom of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,870 miles (+1,347)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,870 miles
    Test number
    943431990107
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres should be 175 65 r13 80t
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper door sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corrosion

  4. Pass73,523 miles (+385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,523 miles
    Test number
    279265089163
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion front and rear

  5. Pass73,138 miles (+831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,138 miles
    Test number
    156579876877
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  6. Pass72,307 miles (+1,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    72,307 miles
    Test number
    751306363901
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass70,949 miles (+1,628)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    982091958298
    • MinorNearside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,321 miles (+3)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,321 miles
    Test number
    224606408510
    • DangerousBoth front tyres appear to be under inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted all round

  9. Fail69,318 miles (+95)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,318 miles
    Test number
    753136191668
    • DangerousBoth front tyres appear to be under inflated
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted all round

  10. Fail69,223 miles (+1,264)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,223 miles
    Test number
    854415532218
    • FailureAxle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass67,959 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,959 miles
    Test number
    913806868560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,593 miles
    Test number
    608300915235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,593 miles (+6)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,593 miles
    Test number
    379814605467
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail66,587 miles (+1,718)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,587 miles
    Test number
    288581795175
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass64,869 miles (+1,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,869 miles
    Test number
    846535994120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass63,003 miles (+2,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    978230293119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,686 miles
    Test number
    317602302435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,686 miles (+2,914)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,686 miles
    Test number
    419132102214
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass57,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,772 miles
    Test number
    637221001233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,772 miles (+2,780)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,772 miles
    Test number
    267315291479
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Fail54,992 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,992 miles
    Test number
    163482600237
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass54,992 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,992 miles
    Test number
    821632100252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,577 miles
    Test number
    773030399122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,577 miles (+2,324)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,577 miles
    Test number
    364480199176
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  25. Pass49,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,253 miles
    Test number
    283137008280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,253 miles (+4,644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,253 miles
    Test number
    913247308234
    • Repaired at testExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass44,609 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,609 miles
    Test number
    222974897136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,638 miles
    Test number
    941766206229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y272 JEP

Does Y272 JEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y272 JEP expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y272 JEP?
The MOT on Y272 JEP expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y272 JEP done?
Y272 JEP was recorded at 75,860 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 1,901 miles a year.
Has Y272 JEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 JEP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on Y272 JEP 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 Y272 JEP find?
Y272 JEP passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 8 advisories: front power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from steering rack; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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