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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,422 cc

Y295 GKJMOT history

Y295 GKJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 204,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

Y295 GKJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
204,473 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y295 GKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y295 GKJ was last recorded at 204,473 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 4,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,065 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,408 miles
Average per year
5,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,473 miles
  • 2025 – 200,065 miles
  • 2024 – 196,008 miles
  • 2023 – 192,724 miles
  • 2022 – 188,569 miles
  • 2021 – 182,634 miles
  • 2020 – 176,035 miles
  • 2019 – 167,726 miles
  • 2018 – 160,758 miles
  • 2017 – 153,534 miles
  • 2016 – 147,308 miles
  • 2015 – 142,955 miles
  • 2014 – 138,252 miles
  • 2013 – 134,219 miles
  • 2012 – 130,758 miles
  • 2011 – 127,140 miles
  • 2010 – 123,815 miles
  • 2009 – 116,886 miles
  • 2008 – 108,984 miles
  • 2007 – 101,096 miles
  • 2006 – 94,129 miles
  • 2005 – 90,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,473 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder body wax oiled

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear axle corroding

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,473 miles (+4,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    204,473 miles
    Test number
    575826420845
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body wax oiled

  2. Pass200,065 miles (+4,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    200,065 miles
    Test number
    855236816651
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in undrsill (all)
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavy undersilled

  3. Pass196,008 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    196,008 miles
    Test number
    376360886366
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail196,004 miles (+3,280)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,004 miles
    Test number
    222010315024
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass192,724 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    192,724 miles
    Test number
    612816628646
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  6. Fail192,718 miles (+4,149)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,718 miles
    Test number
    102964108278
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  7. Pass188,569 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    188,569 miles
    Test number
    577401264251
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  8. Fail188,566 miles (+5,932)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,566 miles
    Test number
    715029534457
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor too sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  9. Pass182,634 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    182,634 miles
    Test number
    928261407591
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  10. Fail182,629 miles (+6,594)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,629 miles
    Test number
    266095398589
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner drive shaft cover loose
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  11. Pass176,035 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    176,035 miles
    Test number
    507336165691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail176,029 miles (+8,303)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,029 miles
    Test number
    647895816244
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper blade missing both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass167,726 miles (+6,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    167,726 miles
    Test number
    419741439976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass160,758 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    160,758 miles
    Test number
    860792225205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail160,713 miles (+7,179)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,713 miles
    Test number
    889014546207
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass153,534 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    153,534 miles
    Test number
    700395113779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail153,420 miles (+6,112)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,420 miles
    Test number
    254843402529
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror body (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass147,308 miles (+4,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    147,308 miles
    Test number
    458300920212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow around cat

  19. Fail142,955 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,955 miles
    Test number
    355337885142
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNsf cv boot damp and starting to split
    • NoteOsr tyre distorting on inner edge and on 2mm
    • NoteSmall exhaust blow on cat

  20. Pass142,955 miles (+4,703)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,955 miles
    Test number
    447677585137
    • NoteNsf cv boot damp and starting to split
    • NoteOsr tyre distorting on inner edge and on 2mm
    • NoteSmall exhaust blow on cat

  21. Pass138,252 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    138,252 miles
    Test number
    286718084413
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot has clip missing causing a small amount of grease loss
    • NoteWeak pattern on both headlamps

  22. Fail138,252 miles (+4,033)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,252 miles
    Test number
    296278784175
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot has clip missing causing a small amount of grease loss

  23. Pass134,219 miles (+3,461)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    134,219 miles
    Test number
    787437993175
    • NoteInner rim of o/s/f wheel has small amount of damage
    • NoteN/s/f drive shaft inner joint has boot clip missing causing a small amount of grease leakage
    • NoteOuter face of n/s/r brake disc has heavy corrosion

  24. Pass130,758 miles (+3,618)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    130,758 miles
    Test number
    559551692179
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded across braking surface

  25. Pass127,140 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    127,140 miles
    Test number
    767807591123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass123,815 miles (+6,929)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    123,815 miles
    Test number
    383293400479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass116,886 miles (+7,902)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    116,886 miles
    Test number
    740385119233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass108,984 miles (+7,888)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    108,984 miles
    Test number
    770041618297
    • NoteDrivers door mirror cracked
    • NoteOff side rear wheel bearing slightly rough in operation

  29. Pass101,096 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    101,096 miles
    Test number
    101880587156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail101,094 miles (+6,965)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,094 miles
    Test number
    252459677472
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  31. Pass94,129 miles (+4,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    94,129 miles
    Test number
    653040686169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  32. Pass90,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    90,049 miles
    Test number
    630093025316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y295 GKJ

Does Y295 GKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y295 GKJ is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y295 GKJ?
The MOT on Y295 GKJ is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y295 GKJ done?
Y295 GKJ was recorded at 204,473 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,452 miles a year.
Has Y295 GKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y295 GKJ has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y295 GKJ 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 Y295 GKJ find?
Y295 GKJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on inner edge; under body wax oiled.

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