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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y303 MJXMOT history

Y303 MJX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

Y303 MJX red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
130,896 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 MJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y303 MJX was last recorded at 130,896 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 3,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,835 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,061 miles
Average per year
4,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,896 miles
  • 2024 – 127,835 miles
  • 2023 – 123,375 miles
  • 2022 – 122,537 miles
  • 2021 – 121,118 miles
  • 2020 – 119,927 miles
  • 2019 – 119,858 miles
  • 2018 – 119,197 miles
  • 2016 – 117,628 miles
  • 2015 – 114,085 miles
  • 2014 – 110,337 miles
  • 2013 – 106,730 miles
  • 2012 – 100,519 miles
  • 2011 – 89,143 miles
  • 2010 – 79,297 miles
  • 2009 – 71,588 miles
  • 2008 – 64,488 miles
  • 2007 – 58,148 miles
  • 2006 – 51,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,896 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake cable damaged BOTH CABLES FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorFuel tank insecure PETROL TANK STRAP BROKEN (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorStop lamp(s) not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FROM REAR BRAKE HOSES (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryE.M.L STAYING ON
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Reverse lamp inoperative.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,896 miles (+3,061)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,896 miles
    Test number
    890724082918
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged BOTH CABLES FRAYED (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure PETROL TANK STRAP BROKEN (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FROM REAR BRAKE HOSES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryE.M.L STAYING ON
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass127,835 miles (+4,460)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,835 miles
    Test number
    110042214407
    • MinorNearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,375 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,375 miles
    Test number
    432140297518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative.

  4. Fail123,373 miles (+836)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,373 miles
    Test number
    623359899536
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative.

  5. Pass122,537 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,537 miles
    Test number
    379219315275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,505 miles (+1,387)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,505 miles
    Test number
    988126384298
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,118 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    795116204834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail121,099 miles (+1,172)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,099 miles
    Test number
    175253361436
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass119,927 miles (+69)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,927 miles
    Test number
    774305018377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass119,858 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,858 miles
    Test number
    474555069672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,197 miles
    Test number
    866170984346
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail119,197 miles (+1,569)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,197 miles
    Test number
    723906856639
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass117,628 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,628 miles
    Test number
    678040435795
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryRunning gear rusty

  14. Fail117,628 miles (+3,543)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,628 miles
    Test number
    577530705283
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
    • AdvisoryRunning gear rusty

  15. Pass114,085 miles (+3,748)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,085 miles
    Test number
    512075254812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps poor
    • AdvisoryScreen scratched
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  16. Pass110,337 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,337 miles
    Test number
    139512064272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty
    • NoteExhaust sytem rusty
    • NoteOffside rear tyre going out of shape

  17. Fail110,337 miles (+3,607)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,337 miles
    Test number
    785231764252
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs rusty
    • NoteExhaust sytem rusty
    • NoteOffside rear tyre going out of shape

  18. Pass106,730 miles (+6,211)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,730 miles
    Test number
    576133773282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,519 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,519 miles
    Test number
    249402172267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,479 miles (+11,336)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,479 miles
    Test number
    439251072203
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass89,143 miles (+9,846)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,143 miles
    Test number
    666623271294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise air bag light illuminated

  22. Pass79,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    314376760456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,297 miles (+7,709)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    763206160225
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass71,588 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,588 miles
    Test number
    201194679296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,539 miles (+7,051)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    362261379241
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass64,488 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    751589068203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,148 miles (+6,920)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,148 miles
    Test number
    351951277231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,228 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,228 miles
    Test number
    133022976298
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass51,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,228 miles
    Test number
    721862076258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y303 MJX

Does Y303 MJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y303 MJX expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y303 MJX?
The MOT on Y303 MJX expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y303 MJX done?
Y303 MJX was recorded at 130,896 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 4,180 miles a year.
Has Y303 MJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 MJX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y303 MJX 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 Y303 MJX find?
Y303 MJX failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; brake cable damaged both cables frayed; fuel tank insecure petrol tank strap broken, and 10 more.

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