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Y192 YJE

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,428 mi
Last recorded111,428 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY192 YJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 111,428 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link rubbers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,110 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 110,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 107,995 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 106,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 104,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,693 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2020 100,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 97,290 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,283 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,452 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 90,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 90,547 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 87,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 84,548 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,794 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 77,742 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,288 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,385 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 47,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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Y192 YJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y192 YJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y192 YJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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