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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 999 cc

Y608 JSGMOT history

Y608 JSG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

Y608 JSG blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
169,004 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y608 JSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y608 JSG was last recorded at 169,004 miles on 9 May 2023, 7,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,669 miles · 3 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
7,335 miles
Average per year
7,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,004 miles
  • 2021 – 161,669 miles
  • 2020 – 156,856 miles
  • 2019 – 145,885 miles
  • 2018 – 136,038 miles
  • 2016 – 135,578 miles
  • 2015 – 128,180 miles
  • 2013 – 122,862 miles
  • 2012 – 112,387 miles
  • 2010 – 102,717 miles
  • 2009 – 89,938 miles
  • 2008 – 73,236 miles
  • 2007 – 60,238 miles
  • 2006 – 42,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,004 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryLong travel on handbrake
  • AdvisoryRear axle is corroded

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,004 miles (+7,335)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,004 miles
    Test number
    785481680593
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryRear axle is corroded

  2. Pass161,669 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    161,669 miles
    Test number
    726327351941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail161,667 miles (+4,811)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,667 miles
    Test number
    206991354649
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,856 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    156,856 miles
    Test number
    531473542495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail156,850 miles (+10,965)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,850 miles
    Test number
    855651722762
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine lower loom rubbing on o/s drive shaft

  6. Pass145,885 miles (+9,847)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    145,885 miles
    Test number
    266527311649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass136,038 miles (+460)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    136,038 miles
    Test number
    469449117885
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  8. Pass135,578 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    135,578 miles
    Test number
    329955950056
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail135,578 miles (+7,398)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,578 miles
    Test number
    255720959110
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass128,180 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    128,180 miles
    Test number
    478490325017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail128,180 miles (+5,318)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,180 miles
    Test number
    105510225458
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass122,862 miles (+87)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,862 miles
    Test number
    459093853307
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCut to o/s/r tyre wall
    • NoteMinor oil leaks

  13. Fail122,775 miles (+4,166)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,775 miles
    Test number
    586857133316
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCut to o/s/r tyre wall
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  14. Pass118,609 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    118,609 miles
    Test number
    696504003078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders
    • NoteCut to o/s/r tyre wall

  15. Fail118,609 miles (+6,222)6 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,609 miles
    Test number
    825684803080
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders
    • NoteCut to o/s/r tyre wall
    • NoteHeavy rust to exhaust system

  16. Pass112,387 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,387 miles
    Test number
    649111612072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteRear exhaust box has heavy rust

  17. Fail112,387 miles (+9,670)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,387 miles
    Test number
    925590712097
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteRear exhaust box has heavy rust

  18. Pass102,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    102,717 miles
    Test number
    493127640345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,717 miles (+12,779)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,717 miles
    Test number
    720207040325
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  20. Pass89,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    89,938 miles
    Test number
    364063749350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail89,938 miles (+16,702)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,938 miles
    Test number
    390563249326
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass73,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    311498958376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,236 miles (+12,998)7 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    170303158332
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnnable to carry-out emmisions test due to exhaust blow

  24. Pass60,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    60,238 miles
    Test number
    762291557370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,238 miles (+17,257)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,238 miles
    Test number
    452031457364
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass42,981 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,981 miles
    Test number
    651791346363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,832 miles2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,832 miles
    Test number
    901108936324
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/ mirror slightly cracked but has vision to the rear!!!!

Questions about Y608 JSG

Does Y608 JSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y608 JSG expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y608 JSG?
The MOT on Y608 JSG expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y608 JSG done?
Y608 JSG was recorded at 169,004 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 7,681 miles a year.
Has Y608 JSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y608 JSG has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y608 JSG 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 Y608 JSG find?
Y608 JSG passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 4 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 11 more.

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