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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y273 MJXMOT history

Y273 MJX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 60,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

Y273 MJX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
60,541 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 MJX
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
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 MJX was last recorded at 60,541 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,090 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
451 miles
Average per year
2,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,541 miles
  • 2024 – 60,090 miles
  • 2023 – 58,857 miles
  • 2022 – 56,841 miles
  • 2021 – 55,014 miles
  • 2020 – 52,849 miles
  • 2019 – 52,645 miles
  • 2018 – 47,542 miles
  • 2017 – 42,345 miles
  • 2016 – 40,768 miles
  • 2015 – 38,423 miles
  • 2014 – 35,741 miles
  • 2013 – 33,564 miles
  • 2012 – 31,513 miles
  • 2011 – 29,597 miles
  • 2010 – 27,337 miles
  • 2009 – 24,749 miles
  • 2008 – 22,005 miles
  • 2007 – 18,934 miles
  • 2006 – 15,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,541 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake back plate corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate missing
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and suspension corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,541 miles (+451)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    60,541 miles
    Test number
    537859743960
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and suspension corrosion

  2. Pass60,090 miles (+1,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,090 miles
    Test number
    852080179859
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass58,857 miles (+2,016)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    58,857 miles
    Test number
    536339671780
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass56,841 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,841 miles
    Test number
    154692201556
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top bearing tight

  5. Fail56,841 miles (+1,827)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,841 miles
    Test number
    177733793180
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top bearing tight

  6. Pass55,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    367941287580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,014 miles (+2,165)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    653948652491
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass52,849 miles (+204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,849 miles
    Test number
    453389743985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating (rear)

  9. Pass52,645 miles (+5,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    52,645 miles
    Test number
    673394144526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  10. Pass47,542 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,542 miles
    Test number
    178701705240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,345 miles (+1,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,345 miles
    Test number
    742114025125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

  12. Pass40,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,768 miles
    Test number
    466286942421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end of boot (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe of hose (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail40,768 miles (+2,345)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,768 miles
    Test number
    842088422154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end of boot (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe of hose (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass38,423 miles (+2,682)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,423 miles
    Test number
    225100705116
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking
    • NoteN/s/f washer partially blocked

  15. Pass35,741 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    825840494059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront washer jets starting to block up

  16. Fail35,741 miles (+2,177)2 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    215837384058
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront washer jets starting to block up

  17. Fail33,564 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,564 miles
    Test number
    105159373493
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsr brake slightly binding

  18. Pass33,564 miles (+2,051)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,564 miles
    Test number
    818949173086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsr brake slightly binding

  19. Pass31,513 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,513 miles
    Test number
    987589972066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,597 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,597 miles
    Test number
    846658491018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,337 miles
    Test number
    904563480047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,337 miles (+2,588)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,337 miles
    Test number
    364113280075
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass24,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,749 miles
    Test number
    790085489019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,749 miles (+2,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,749 miles
    Test number
    270505589058
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass22,005 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,005 miles
    Test number
    273627008467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,831 miles (+2,897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,831 miles
    Test number
    154716588056
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass18,934 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,934 miles
    Test number
    730575087042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,432 miles
    Test number
    704359806194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 MJX

Does Y273 MJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 MJX expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 MJX?
The MOT on Y273 MJX expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 MJX done?
Y273 MJX was recorded at 60,541 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 2,351 miles a year.
Has Y273 MJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 MJX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y273 MJX 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 Y273 MJX find?
Y273 MJX passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; offside front brake hose slightly chafed; nearside rear brake back plate corroded, and 5 more.

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