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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y274 JNKMOT history

Y274 JNK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2022 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

Y274 JNK blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2022
Mileage
108,343 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 JNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y274 JNK was last recorded at 108,343 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 5,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,690 miles · 20 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
5,653 miles
Average per year
4,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,343 miles
  • 2021 – 102,690 miles
  • 2020 – 90,970 miles
  • 2019 – 86,628 miles
  • 2014 – 86,514 miles
  • 2013 – 76,090 miles
  • 2012 – 73,693 miles
  • 2011 – 72,058 miles
  • 2010 – 67,870 miles
  • 2009 – 62,992 miles
  • 2008 – 58,240 miles
  • 2007 – 51,151 miles
  • 2006 – 44,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,343 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s no patten (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to get low in tread on edge
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,343 miles (+5,653)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,343 miles
    Test number
    340286351370
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s no patten (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to get low in tread on edge
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass102,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,690 miles
    Test number
    531156595240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail102,690 miles (+11,720)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,690 miles
    Test number
    135286592993
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass90,970 miles (+4,342)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,970 miles
    Test number
    165833463328
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass86,628 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,628 miles
    Test number
    655078566198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,514 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,514 miles
    Test number
    416675904468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,508 miles (+9,840)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    495903704407
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  8. Pass76,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,668 miles
    Test number
    788583564084
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail76,668 miles (+578)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,668 miles
    Test number
    196332264024
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteGearbox slight leak.

  10. Pass76,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,090 miles
    Test number
    265505863402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,090 miles (+2,397)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,090 miles
    Test number
    637463863130
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass73,693 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,693 miles
    Test number
    288401872457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,058 miles
    Test number
    237923171470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,058 miles (+4,188)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,058 miles
    Test number
    926271471195
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass67,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,870 miles
    Test number
    762309360134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,870 miles (+4,878)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,870 miles
    Test number
    392189960166
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass62,992 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,992 miles
    Test number
    620516949116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    330070558148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  19. Fail58,240 miles (+7,089)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    950140358195
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  20. Pass51,151 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,151 miles
    Test number
    102341277487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,134 miles (+6,951)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,134 miles
    Test number
    464088367079
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass44,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,183 miles
    Test number
    172892766040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,183 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,183 miles
    Test number
    772542566084
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about Y274 JNK

Does Y274 JNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y274 JNK expired on 20 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y274 JNK?
The MOT on Y274 JNK expired on 20 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y274 JNK done?
Y274 JNK was recorded at 108,343 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 4,015 miles a year.
Has Y274 JNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 JNK has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y274 JNK 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 JNK find?
Y274 JNK failed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake; headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s no patten, and 7 more.

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