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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y274 JAUMOT history

Y274 JAU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 58,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

Y274 JAU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
58,875 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 JAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 JAU was last recorded at 58,875 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,875 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,875 miles
  • 2025 – 56,614 miles
  • 2024 – 54,489 miles
  • 2023 – 52,024 miles
  • 2022 – 48,920 miles
  • 2021 – 45,968 miles
  • 2020 – 43,652 miles
  • 2019 – 40,601 miles
  • 2018 – 38,132 miles
  • 2017 – 35,904 miles
  • 2016 – 33,403 miles
  • 2015 – 30,983 miles
  • 2014 – 28,581 miles
  • 2013 – 26,368 miles
  • 2012 – 24,056 miles
  • 2011 – 22,283 miles
  • 2010 – 20,466 miles
  • 2009 – 18,395 miles
  • 2008 – 16,380 miles
  • 2007 – 14,901 miles
  • 2006 – 12,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,875 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front exhaust flexi pipe shows signs of corrossion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    58,875 miles
    Test number
    375157111289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,875 miles (+2,261)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,875 miles
    Test number
    939676574088
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass56,614 miles (+2,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    56,614 miles
    Test number
    419220159403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass54,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    520968484521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail54,487 miles (+2,463)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,487 miles
    Test number
    750581067511
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass52,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,024 miles
    Test number
    190948638660
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail52,024 miles (+3,104)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,024 miles
    Test number
    943276138670
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass48,920 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    48,920 miles
    Test number
    815340372160
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe shows signs of corrossion

  9. Fail48,917 miles (+2,949)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,917 miles
    Test number
    704625067018
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe shows signs of corrossion

  10. Pass45,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    462641832334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail45,968 miles (+2,316)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    988251168675
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass43,652 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    443738111936
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Fail43,652 miles (+3,051)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    798409510100
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass40,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,601 miles
    Test number
    302228940408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,601 miles (+2,469)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,601 miles
    Test number
    168976854154
    • MajorNearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  16. Pass38,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,132 miles
    Test number
    773132938047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,132 miles (+2,228)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,132 miles
    Test number
    559288876112
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass35,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,904 miles
    Test number
    545086270904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,904 miles (+2,501)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,904 miles
    Test number
    489298205618
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  20. Pass33,403 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,403 miles
    Test number
    970219771555
    • DangerousAll tyre pressures low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to both edges (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail33,403 miles (+2,420)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,403 miles
    Test number
    174339376090
    • DangerousAll tyre pressures low
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to both edges (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,983 miles
    Test number
    548344935070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,983 miles (+2,402)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,983 miles
    Test number
    139883035468
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass28,581 miles (+2,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,581 miles
    Test number
    217521334026
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  25. Pass26,368 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,368 miles
    Test number
    748539323060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,056 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,056 miles
    Test number
    407008322015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,283 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,283 miles
    Test number
    759441931036
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass22,283 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,283 miles
    Test number
    948971731049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,466 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,466 miles
    Test number
    924559720049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,395 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,395 miles
    Test number
    254882619054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass16,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,380 miles
    Test number
    723601718056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail16,380 miles (+1,479)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,380 miles
    Test number
    373280718087
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  33. Pass14,901 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,901 miles
    Test number
    290199907059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass12,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    12,524 miles
    Test number
    782981116083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 JAU

Does Y274 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 JAU is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y274 JAU?
The MOT on Y274 JAU is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y274 JAU done?
Y274 JAU was recorded at 58,875 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,303 miles a year.
Has Y274 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 JAU has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y274 JAU 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 Y274 JAU find?
Y274 JAU passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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