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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y288 NUJMOT history

Y288 NUJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

Y288 NUJ red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
158,054 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 NUJ
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
6 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 NUJ was last recorded at 158,054 miles on 19 May 2025, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,946 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
8,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,054 miles
  • 2023 – 157,946 miles
  • 2022 – 84,795 miles
  • 2021 – 81,503 miles
  • 2020 – 77,425 miles
  • 2019 – 73,682 miles
  • 2018 – 68,438 miles
  • 2017 – 58,127 miles
  • 2016 – 51,402 miles
  • 2015 – 44,667 miles
  • 2014 – 39,436 miles
  • 2013 – 28,868 miles
  • 2012 – 18,411 miles
  • 2011 – 8,680 miles
  • 2010 – 7,555 miles
  • 2009 – 6,589 miles
  • 2008 – 6,380 miles
  • 2007 – 5,778 miles
  • 2006 – 5,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,054 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Worn Inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine + Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,054 miles (+108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,054 miles
    Test number
    617414249718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + Worn Inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine + Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,946 miles (+73,151)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,946 miles
    Test number
    546597199449
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,795 miles (+3,292)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,795 miles
    Test number
    667173291415
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass81,503 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,503 miles
    Test number
    311998930630
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,503 miles (+4,078)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,503 miles
    Test number
    180328837196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,425 miles (+3,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    839220861333
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust sections corroded

  7. Pass73,682 miles (+5,244)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,682 miles
    Test number
    186436839642
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  8. Pass68,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,438 miles
    Test number
    633527424952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail68,438 miles (+10,311)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,438 miles
    Test number
    680593422179
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass58,127 miles (+6,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,127 miles
    Test number
    445151724920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass51,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,402 miles
    Test number
    486513305083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail51,402 miles (+6,735)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,402 miles
    Test number
    780451206629
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass44,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,667 miles
    Test number
    267019845091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,667 miles (+5,231)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,667 miles
    Test number
    978109145015
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass39,436 miles (+13)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,436 miles
    Test number
    617469344130
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking badly and wearing on tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn and cut inside edge

  16. Fail39,423 miles (+985)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,423 miles
    Test number
    289487144478
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking badly and wearing on tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn and cut inside edge

  17. Fail38,438 miles (+9,570)2 dangerous1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,438 miles
    Test number
    207705814435
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  18. Pass28,868 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,868 miles
    Test number
    187302833423
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  19. Fail28,868 miles (+10,457)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,868 miles
    Test number
    286572033091
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  20. Pass18,411 miles (+9,731)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    18,411 miles
    Test number
    149345832469
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres deteriorated

  21. Pass8,680 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    8,680 miles
    Test number
    259384201031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,555 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    7,555 miles
    Test number
    951045420097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,589 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    6,589 miles
    Test number
    743497719104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,380 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    6,380 miles
    Test number
    913101748161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,778 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    5,778 miles
    Test number
    680621047114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass5,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    5,206 miles
    Test number
    643749636114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 NUJ

Does Y288 NUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 NUJ expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 NUJ?
The MOT on Y288 NUJ expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 NUJ done?
Y288 NUJ was recorded at 158,054 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 8,044 miles a year.
Has Y288 NUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 NUJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y288 NUJ 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 Y288 NUJ find?
Y288 NUJ passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn inner, and 2 more.

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