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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y273 YJEMOT history

Y273 YJE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

Y273 YJE red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
149,605 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 YJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 YJE was last recorded at 149,605 miles on 8 May 2025, 65,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,304 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
65,301 miles
Average per year
7,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,605 miles
  • 2024 – 84,304 miles
  • 2023 – 78,236 miles
  • 2022 – 74,807 miles
  • 2021 – 74,794 miles
  • 2019 – 68,824 miles
  • 2018 – 56,930 miles
  • 2017 – 49,356 miles
  • 2016 – 43,718 miles
  • 2015 – 33,808 miles
  • 2014 – 25,513 miles
  • 2013 – 21,665 miles
  • 2012 – 21,168 miles
  • 2011 – 20,371 miles
  • 2010 – 19,475 miles
  • 2009 – 16,512 miles
  • 2008 – 15,499 miles
  • 2007 – 13,293 miles
  • 2006 – 11,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,605 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pipes corroded towards the rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,605 miles (+65,301)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,605 miles
    Test number
    222251058601
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass84,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,304 miles
    Test number
    191353336321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail84,304 miles (+6,068)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,304 miles
    Test number
    785024679664
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,236 miles (+3,429)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,236 miles
    Test number
    664015843861
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch is heavy

  5. Pass74,807 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,807 miles
    Test number
    769355273465
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pipes corroded towards the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroding

  6. Fail74,794 miles (+2,581)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,794 miles
    Test number
    128093732034
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Both rear Inner brake pads, Backing plates jammed behind calipers (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure inside of lamp loose, Headlamp won't adjust (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pipes corroded towards the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroding

  7. Pass72,213 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    485417430637
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle deteriorating

  8. Fail72,213 miles (+3,389)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,213 miles
    Test number
    384744297695
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s r x2 and o s r x1 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle deteriorating

  9. Pass68,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,824 miles
    Test number
    621544821984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,822 miles (+6,236)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,822 miles
    Test number
    230435223358
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass62,586 miles (+5,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,586 miles
    Test number
    134083045121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass56,930 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,930 miles
    Test number
    860025944435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  13. Fail56,930 miles (+7,574)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,930 miles
    Test number
    932678302918
    • FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported rubbing on offside driveshaft (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge 185 55 14

  14. Pass49,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,356 miles
    Test number
    366498074447
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail49,356 miles (+5,638)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,356 miles
    Test number
    935012796820
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber lower spring seat (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass43,718 miles (+9,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,718 miles
    Test number
    623009204992
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers and suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.

  17. Pass33,808 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,808 miles
    Test number
    566213015104
    • NoteCrack in screen, but not affecting driver's view.
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteFront and rear suspension components/axle corroded.

  18. Fail33,808 miles (+8,295)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,808 miles
    Test number
    368293915167
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCrack in screen, but not affecting driver's view.
    • NoteExhaust system corroded.
    • NoteFront and rear suspension components/axle corroded.
    • NoteRear tyres badly perished.

  19. Pass25,513 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,513 miles
    Test number
    706740974091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,665 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,665 miles
    Test number
    295519893012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,168 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,168 miles
    Test number
    479107732170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,371 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,371 miles
    Test number
    397490131133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,475 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,475 miles
    Test number
    634872630173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,512 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,512 miles
    Test number
    363419939171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,499 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,499 miles
    Test number
    901476538124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,293 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,293 miles
    Test number
    221556437179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,639 miles
    Test number
    100616036168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 YJE

Does Y273 YJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 YJE expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 YJE?
The MOT on Y273 YJE expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 YJE done?
Y273 YJE was recorded at 149,605 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 7,269 miles a year.
Has Y273 YJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 YJE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y273 YJE 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 YJE find?
Y273 YJE passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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