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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y281 ERUMOT history

Y281 ERU is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 127,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2025.

Y281 ERU green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
127,095 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 ERU was last recorded at 127,095 miles on 25 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,095 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,095 miles
  • 2024 – 125,235 miles
  • 2023 – 120,840 miles
  • 2022 – 114,723 miles
  • 2021 – 109,658 miles
  • 2019 – 102,651 miles
  • 2018 – 94,847 miles
  • 2017 – 90,750 miles
  • 2016 – 83,978 miles
  • 2015 – 81,298 miles
  • 2014 – 76,833 miles
  • 2013 – 72,528 miles
  • 2012 – 68,599 miles
  • 2011 – 63,393 miles
  • 2010 – 59,563 miles
  • 2009 – 53,810 miles
  • 2008 – 46,698 miles
  • 2007 – 39,632 miles
  • 2006 – 32,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,095 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split small clip end

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,095 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,095 miles
    Test number
    143819105763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,095 miles (+1,860)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,095 miles
    Test number
    798639660655
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,235 miles (+2)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,235 miles
    Test number
    332734197193
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split small clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oily

  4. Fail125,233 miles (+4,393)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,233 miles
    Test number
    236336847871
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight reflector (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split small clip end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oily

  5. Pass120,840 miles (+6,117)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,840 miles
    Test number
    252556301702
    • MinorNearside Rear 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAux belt worn

  6. Pass114,723 miles (+4)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,723 miles
    Test number
    532562876781
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail114,719 miles (+5,061)8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,719 miles
    Test number
    216131528113
    • MajorBraking system leaking Servo pipe/hose audible noise (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Road wheel badly distorted Inner sidewall (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass109,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,658 miles
    Test number
    123440912927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail109,658 miles (+7,007)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,658 miles
    Test number
    412388695415
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass102,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,651 miles
    Test number
    689844579310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail102,651 miles (+7,804)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,651 miles
    Test number
    815396436212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass94,847 miles (+4,097)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,847 miles
    Test number
    151705767241
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass90,750 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,750 miles
    Test number
    939603707307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,978 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,978 miles
    Test number
    880039363428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,298 miles (+4,465)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    806591705216
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLeak from gearbox area

  16. Pass76,833 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,833 miles
    Test number
    585961214243
    • 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)

  17. Fail76,801 miles (+4,273)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,801 miles
    Test number
    577459404227
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  18. Pass72,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,528 miles
    Test number
    625936003266
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail72,528 miles (+3,929)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,528 miles
    Test number
    376806903459
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass68,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    497842302241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail68,599 miles (+5,206)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    519032202295
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail63,393 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,393 miles
    Test number
    639126601248
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass63,393 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,393 miles
    Test number
    948026801219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,563 miles (+5,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,563 miles
    Test number
    910857490119
    • NoteO/s drive shaft very corroded.

  25. Pass53,810 miles (+7,112)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,810 miles
    Test number
    642753349186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,698 miles
    Test number
    400688848121
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail46,698 miles (+7,066)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,698 miles
    Test number
    692218548179
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Fail39,632 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,632 miles
    Test number
    323739827187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass39,632 miles (+6,920)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,632 miles
    Test number
    443679127128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,712 miles
    Test number
    512184946116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 ERU

Does Y281 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 ERU expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 ERU?
The MOT on Y281 ERU expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 ERU done?
Y281 ERU was recorded at 127,095 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2025, an average of 5,054 miles a year.
Has Y281 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 ERU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y281 ERU 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 Y281 ERU find?
Y281 ERU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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