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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

Y3 JMFMOT history

Y3 JMF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 22,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

Y3 JMF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
22,509 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 JMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 JMF was last recorded at 22,509 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
21,950 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
559 miles
Average per year
1,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,509 miles
  • 2025 – 21,950 miles
  • 2024 – 21,250 miles
  • 2023 – 20,174 miles
  • 2022 – 19,137 miles
  • 2021 – 17,694 miles
  • 2020 – 15,628 miles
  • 2019 – 14,379 miles
  • 2018 – 13,157 miles
  • 2017 – 11,067 miles
  • 2016 – 9,390 miles
  • 2015 – 8,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,509 miles
  • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front and rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,509 miles (+559)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    22,509 miles
    Test number
    719768986663
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  2. Pass21,950 miles (+700)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    21,950 miles
    Test number
    504403022565
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
  3. Pass21,250 miles (+1,076)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    21,250 miles
    Test number
    165042850054
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm worn on outer edges of tread and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear seatbelts inaccessible at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear seats down at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
  4. Pass20,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    20,174 miles
    Test number
    963607794191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall - very slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail20,174 miles (+1,037)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,174 miles
    Test number
    948620088515
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall - very slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.10mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass19,137 miles (+1,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    19,137 miles
    Test number
    320276516226
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.40mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
  7. Pass17,694 miles (+2,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    17,694 miles
    Test number
    441810357382
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass15,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    15,628 miles
    Test number
    559543251689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail15,628 miles (+1,249)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,628 miles
    Test number
    906224115824
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass14,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    14,379 miles
    Test number
    502245709097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,379 miles (+1,222)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,379 miles
    Test number
    808461128161
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass13,157 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    13,157 miles
    Test number
    317983288645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,067 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    11,067 miles
    Test number
    789050456369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,390 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    9,390 miles
    Test number
    262738173021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    8,177 miles
    Test number
    639255095174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 JMF

Does Y3 JMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 JMF is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 JMF?
The MOT on Y3 JMF is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 JMF done?
Y3 JMF was recorded at 22,509 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,301 miles a year.
Has Y3 JMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 JMF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y3 JMF 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 Y3 JMF find?
Y3 JMF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front & rear suspension components corroded; front service brake binding but not excessively both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 3 more.

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