
Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y294 JGRMOT history
Y294 JGR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 157,285 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 157,285 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,411 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y294 JGR
- 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
- 8 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y294 JGR was last recorded at 157,285 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 157,284 miles · 13 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 7,411 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 157,285 miles
- 2021 – 150,347 miles
- 2020 – 147,675 miles
- 2019 – 142,191 miles
- 2018 – 136,589 miles
- 2017 – 127,361 miles
- 2016 – 118,053 miles
- 2015 – 109,682 miles
- 2014 – 100,099 miles
- 2013 – 89,381 miles
- 2012 – 78,872 miles
- 2011 – 67,734 miles
- 2010 – 53,757 miles
- 2009 – 47,514 miles
- 2008 – 43,217 miles
- 2007 – 39,833 miles
- 2006 – 36,077 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Headlamp lens seriously defective both
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,285 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 157,285 miles
- Test number
- 278044280962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,284 miles (+6,937)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,284 miles
- Test number
- 527627901302
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust tail pipe not connected to system (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on
Pass150,347 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 150,347 miles
- Test number
- 469212280365
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail150,345 miles (+2,670)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,345 miles
- Test number
- 547419115511
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass147,675 miles (+89)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 147,675 miles
- Test number
- 596356425621
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail147,586 miles (+5,395)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,586 miles
- Test number
- 762670496845
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,191 miles (+5,602)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 142,191 miles
- Test number
- 151667070788
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,589 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 136,589 miles
- Test number
- 989499186409
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail136,586 miles (+9,225)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,586 miles
- Test number
- 813717648117
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,361 miles (+9,308)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 127,361 miles
- Test number
- 318525101822
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass118,053 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 118,053 miles
- Test number
- 981479163370
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image poor
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
Fail118,053 miles (+8,371)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,053 miles
- Test number
- 247397981398
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam image poor
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
Pass109,682 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 109,682 miles
- Test number
- 307634945472
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge
- NoteFront exhaust mount broken
- NoteHeadlamp beam image poor
Fail109,678 miles (+9,579)4 failures4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,678 miles
- Test number
- 227404345272
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge
- NoteExhaust rear silencer deteriorated (baffles loose)
- NoteFront exhaust mount broken
- NoteHeadlamp beam image poor
- NoteOil level below minimum
Pass100,099 miles (+10,718)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 100,099 miles
- Test number
- 376338534237
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust front mounting broken
- NoteExhaust rear silencer deteriorated
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass89,381 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 89,381 miles
- Test number
- 987408623218
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear brakes binding slightly
Fail89,381 miles (+10,509)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,381 miles
- Test number
- 918937023219
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteRear brakes binding slightly
Fail78,872 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,872 miles
- Test number
- 435030822238
- Repaired at testNearside 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)
Pass78,872 miles (+11,138)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 78,872 miles
- Test number
- 898920922205
- 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)
Pass67,734 miles (+13,977)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 67,734 miles
- Test number
- 819280621254
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 53,757 miles
- Test number
- 242121480428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,757 miles (+6,243)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,757 miles
- Test number
- 962191180164
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass47,514 miles (+4,297)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 47,514 miles
- Test number
- 303759149144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 43,217 miles
- Test number
- 750018258167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,215 miles (+3,382)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,215 miles
- Test number
- 762168658133
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 39,833 miles
- Test number
- 803796557121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,833 miles (+3,756)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,833 miles
- Test number
- 791065457181
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass36,077 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 36,077 miles
- Test number
- 163847056127
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about Y294 JGR
- Does Y294 JGR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y294 JGR expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y294 JGR?
- The MOT on Y294 JGR expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y294 JGR done?
- Y294 JGR was recorded at 157,285 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 7,411 miles a year.
- Has Y294 JGR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y294 JGR has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y294 JGR 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 Y294 JGR find?
- Y294 JGR passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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