VOLKSWAGEN POLO YF61YDJ has 19 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 139,293 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 11:24.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Thursday 11th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

YF61YDJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH MARCH 2027139,293 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH MARCH 202511TH MARCH 2026135,194 MI
FAILED10TH MARCH 2025135,183 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Too Low Both (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202421ST FEBRUARY 2025120,148 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Not Seated Correctly
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush ***strong Advise*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively + Squeaking Under Braking (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 2024120,144 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Not Seated Correctly
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush ***strong Advise*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 2024120,133 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Not Seated Correctly
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush ***strong Advise*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 202316TH FEBRUARY 2024103,183 MI
FAILED13TH FEBRUARY 2023103,179 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202216TH FEBRUARY 202391,055 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Perrished (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED11TH FEBRUARY 202291,052 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Front Oil Leaking Continuously From Engine Posing A Serious Risk To Road Safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Perrished (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202121ST JANUARY 202287,601 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Sun Visor Clip Broken But Visor Stays Up
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202014TH JANUARY 202180,929 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Travel Close On Limit / Osf Sun Visor Clip Broken Stays Up
  2. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED15TH JANUARY 202080,929 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Travel Close On Limit / Osf Sun Visor Clip Broken Stays Up
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn Nsf Drop Link Worn Found On Shaker Plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20181ST NOVEMBER 201967,355 MI
PASSED10TH JANUARY 201818TH JANUARY 201962,125 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201718TH JANUARY 201852,584 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED14TH JANUARY 201752,584 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED9TH JANUARY 201618TH JANUARY 201742,689 MI
PASSED5TH JANUARY 201518TH JANUARY 201632,282 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YF61YDJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

YF61YDJ MOT Comments

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YF61YDJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 139,293 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,950 miles

YF61YDJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Polo with registration YF61YDJ was manufactured on Wednesday 18th January 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 139,293 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,950 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Polo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YF61YDJ has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Polo has had 36 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 17 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Polo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does YF61YDJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 YF61YDJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YF61YDJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 YF61YDJ does have Tax. Read more

When does YF61YDJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YF61YDJ will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YF61YDJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YF61YDJ will expire in 9 months on Thursday 11th March 2027. Read more

When did YF61YDJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YF61YDJ was on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 11:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YF61YDJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YF61YDJ we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YF61YDJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YF61YDJ we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YF61YDJ?

YF61YDJ is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Polo. Read more

How many miles has YF61YDJ done?

The odometer reading for YF61YDJ at the last MOT in February 2026 was 139,293 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,950 miles per year. Read more

How old is YF61YDJ?

The vehicle YF61YDJ was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 18th January 2012. Read more

What colour is YF61YDJ?

The official colour of YF61YDJ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YF61YDJ have?

YF61YDJ has a 1.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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