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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

Y9 JRWMOT history

Y9 JRW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 54,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

Y9 JRW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,154 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 JRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 JRW was last recorded at 54,154 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,175 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,979 miles
Average per year
2,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,154 miles
  • 2024 – 52,175 miles
  • 2023 – 50,485 miles
  • 2022 – 48,443 miles
  • 2021 – 46,744 miles
  • 2020 – 45,197 miles
  • 2019 – 43,725 miles
  • 2018 – 40,372 miles
  • 2017 – 36,902 miles
  • 2016 – 33,329 miles
  • 2015 – 29,824 miles
  • 2014 – 26,177 miles
  • 2013 – 22,060 miles
  • 2012 – 18,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,154 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexible joint distortion
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG advise leaking (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit condensation
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,154 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,154 miles
    Test number
    756817414296
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible joint distortion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG advise leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corrosion

  2. Fail54,153 miles (+1,978)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,153 miles
    Test number
    449894402424
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible joint distortion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG advise leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corrosion

  3. Pass52,175 miles (+1,690)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,175 miles
    Test number
    420741606655
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Front Tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass50,485 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    50,485 miles
    Test number
    621876943017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail50,485 miles (+2,042)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,485 miles
    Test number
    717363300132
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm+cracked

  6. Pass48,443 miles (+1,699)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    532246437967
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass46,744 miles (+1,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,744 miles
    Test number
    820814232143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass45,197 miles (+1,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,197 miles
    Test number
    533616638674
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high but holding
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass43,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,725 miles
    Test number
    865401981178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,725 miles (+3,353)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,725 miles
    Test number
    178605248616
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to 3mm+n/s/f edge smooth

  11. Pass40,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    40,372 miles
    Test number
    643857004359
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  12. Fail40,372 miles (+3,470)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,372 miles
    Test number
    469086055355
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  13. Pass36,902 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,902 miles
    Test number
    475270983304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,329 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,329 miles
    Test number
    839783301750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,824 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,824 miles
    Test number
    284464046499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,177 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    26,177 miles
    Test number
    855367134390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,060 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,060 miles
    Test number
    718094943313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,356 miles
    Test number
    385382452316
    • 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)

Questions about Y9 JRW

Does Y9 JRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 JRW is valid until 31 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y9 JRW?
The MOT on Y9 JRW is valid until 31 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 JRW done?
Y9 JRW was recorded at 54,154 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,751 miles a year.
Has Y9 JRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 JRW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y9 JRW 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 Y9 JRW find?
Y9 JRW passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: exhaust flexible joint distortion; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn, and 6 more.

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