Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y278 JAWMOT history
Y278 JAW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,125 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 May 2023
- Mileage
- 69,125 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,644 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 JAW
- 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
- 5 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 JAW was last recorded at 69,125 miles on 12 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 69,125 miles · 10 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,644 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 69,125 miles
- 2021 – 65,169 miles
- 2020 – 64,062 miles
- 2019 – 59,905 miles
- 2018 – 56,167 miles
- 2017 – 51,506 miles
- 2012 – 45,159 miles
- 2011 – 34,584 miles
- 2010 – 23,616 miles
- 2009 – 13,724 miles
- 2008 – 12,426 miles
- 2007 – 11,079 miles
- 2006 – 10,359 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,125 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket as broken of exhaust but exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryEngine management light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPark brake as little reserve travel, needs adjustingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front indicator lens damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak from engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Power steering pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,125 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 69,125 miles
- Test number
- 611755434877
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket as broken of exhaust but exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryPark brake as little reserve travel, needs adjusting
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
Fail69,125 miles (+3,956)7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,125 miles
- Test number
- 344636536600
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at 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))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket as broken of exhaust but exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryPark brake as little reserve travel, needs adjusting
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
Pass65,169 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 65,169 miles
- Test number
- 759705618635
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
Fail65,161 miles (+1,099)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,161 miles
- Test number
- 345761360711
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 90% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
Pass64,062 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 64,062 miles
- Test number
- 351638448930
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil springs corroded but complete
Fail64,061 miles (+4,156)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,061 miles
- Test number
- 486305625823
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil springs corroded but complete
Pass59,905 miles (+3,738)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 59,905 miles
- Test number
- 438285036874
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,167 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 56,167 miles
- Test number
- 556359825646
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r o/s/r
Fail56,167 miles (+4,661)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,167 miles
- Test number
- 256639864081
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r o/s/r
Pass51,506 miles (+6,347)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 51,506 miles
- Test number
- 378938901778
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Pass45,159 miles (+10,575)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 45,159 miles
- Test number
- 558798972228
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,584 miles (+10,968)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 34,584 miles
- Test number
- 727784181205
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear wiper split
Pass23,616 miles (+9,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 23,616 miles
- Test number
- 301781870236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,724 miles (+558)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 13,724 miles
- Test number
- 820209679269
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass13,166 miles (+740)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 13,166 miles
- Test number
- 942378399017
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass12,426 miles (+1,347)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 12,426 miles
- Test number
- 442097808152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,079 miles (+720)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 11,079 miles
- Test number
- 440458807130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 10,359 miles
- Test number
- 384176386046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y278 JAW
- Does Y278 JAW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y278 JAW expired on 13 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 JAW?
- The MOT on Y278 JAW expired on 13 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y278 JAW done?
- Y278 JAW was recorded at 69,125 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2022, an average of 3,644 miles a year.
- Has Y278 JAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 JAW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y278 JAW 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 Y278 JAW find?
- Y278 JAW passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust mounting defective bracket as broken of exhaust but exhaust is still secure; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush, and 3 more.
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