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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y296 XJUMOT history

Y296 XJU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

Y296 XJU silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
108,432 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 XJU
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
24 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y296 XJU was last recorded at 108,432 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 7,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,400 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,032 miles
Average per year
3,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,432 miles
  • 2024 – 101,400 miles
  • 2023 – 95,662 miles
  • 2021 – 92,301 miles
  • 2020 – 87,775 miles
  • 2019 – 85,297 miles
  • 2018 – 83,121 miles
  • 2017 – 80,532 miles
  • 2016 – 77,231 miles
  • 2015 – 73,258 miles
  • 2014 – 69,213 miles
  • 2013 – 66,192 miles
  • 2012 – 62,862 miles
  • 2011 – 60,388 miles
  • 2010 – 53,717 miles
  • 2009 – 49,585 miles
  • 2008 – 46,977 miles
  • 2007 – 42,623 miles
  • 2006 – 37,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,432 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEml on
  • AdvisorySlight lag on offside rear brake

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,432 miles (+7,032)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,432 miles
    Test number
    545102984145
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisorySlight lag on offside rear brake

  2. Pass101,400 miles (+5,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,400 miles
    Test number
    160287488266
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,662 miles (+3,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,662 miles
    Test number
    241882989928
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass92,301 miles (+4,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,301 miles
    Test number
    655876564019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,775 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,775 miles
    Test number
    149775330544
    • AdvisoryCentral Central brake light has been disconnected
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,753 miles (+2,456)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,753 miles
    Test number
    828824243504
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.38 needs to be less than 0.30 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar boiled over at end of test

  7. Pass85,297 miles (+2,176)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,297 miles
    Test number
    589481624735
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,121 miles (+2,589)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    568761127582
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass80,532 miles (+3,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,532 miles
    Test number
    221888667220
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass77,231 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,231 miles
    Test number
    571590403606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,258 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,258 miles
    Test number
    142682139891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,213 miles (+3,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,213 miles
    Test number
    466877404435
    • 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)

  13. Pass66,192 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,192 miles
    Test number
    465693933464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,541 miles (+2,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,541 miles
    Test number
    789396063227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass62,862 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,862 miles
    Test number
    379318062223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,834 miles (+2,446)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    399994462494
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass60,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,388 miles
    Test number
    427669471275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,388 miles (+6,671)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,388 miles
    Test number
    486900671209
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on edges
    • NoteBulb not working centre stop
    • NoteN/s inner c/v insecure

  19. Pass53,717 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,717 miles
    Test number
    944324060286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,647 miles (+4,062)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,647 miles
    Test number
    432470460240
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass49,585 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    780314859250
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall perished & cracked.

  22. Fail49,585 miles (+2,608)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    853444759289
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall perished & cracked.

  23. Pass46,977 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,977 miles
    Test number
    392808848217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,623 miles (+4,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,623 miles
    Test number
    654126347291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass37,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,823 miles
    Test number
    942644446292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 XJU

Does Y296 XJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 XJU expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 XJU?
The MOT on Y296 XJU expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 XJU done?
Y296 XJU was recorded at 108,432 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 3,836 miles a year.
Has Y296 XJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 XJU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y296 XJU 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 Y296 XJU find?
Y296 XJU failed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 10 major defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; fuel cap/sealing device missing, and 11 more.

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