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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,400 cc

Y6 JTYMOT history

Y6 JTY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

Y6 JTY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2026
Mileage
102,550 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 JTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 JTY was last recorded at 102,550 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 19,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,550 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
19,000 miles
Average per year
6,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,550 miles
  • 2024 – 83,550 miles
  • 2023 – 80,018 miles
  • 2022 – 78,465 miles
  • 2021 – 76,513 miles
  • 2020 – 75,992 miles
  • 2019 – 73,376 miles
  • 2018 – 66,711 miles
  • 2017 – 65,318 miles
  • 2016 – 52,600 miles
  • 2015 – 39,325 miles
  • 2014 – 17,328 miles
  • 2013 – 9,997 miles
  • 2012 – 9,117 miles
  • 2011 – 7,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,550 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • REAR BACK BOX CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,550 miles
    Test number
    275335442263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,550 miles (+19,000)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,550 miles
    Test number
    429416094490
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,550 miles (+3,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,550 miles
    Test number
    235613448228
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever nearing the end of its travel
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  4. Pass80,018 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,018 miles
    Test number
    170733925049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREAR BACK BOX CORRODED

  5. Fail80,018 miles (+1,553)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,018 miles
    Test number
    973492933951
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREAR BACK BOX CORRODED

  6. Pass78,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    618351875886
    • AdvisoryRear EXSHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRDED

  7. Fail78,465 miles (+1,952)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    581833088512
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear EXSHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRDED

  8. Pass76,513 miles (+521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,513 miles
    Test number
    692373244550
    • AdvisoryREAR BACK BOX CORRODED

  9. Pass75,992 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    344134405839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,981 miles (+2,605)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,981 miles
    Test number
    330075248583
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,376 miles (+6,665)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,376 miles
    Test number
    583547842916
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome travel at hand brake

  12. Pass66,711 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,711 miles
    Test number
    412892052339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,318 miles (+12,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,318 miles
    Test number
    657363860169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass52,600 miles (+13,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,600 miles
    Test number
    694276489915
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass39,325 miles (+21,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,325 miles
    Test number
    509519427475
    • 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)

  16. Pass17,328 miles (+7,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,328 miles
    Test number
    548902404112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass9,997 miles (+880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    9,997 miles
    Test number
    347249993079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass9,117 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    9,117 miles
    Test number
    899749572042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    7,882 miles
    Test number
    455068281074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 JTY

Does Y6 JTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y6 JTY expired on 24 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y6 JTY?
The MOT on Y6 JTY expired on 24 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y6 JTY done?
Y6 JTY was recorded at 102,550 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 6,575 miles a year.
Has Y6 JTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 JTY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y6 JTY 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 Y6 JTY find?
Y6 JTY passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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