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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

679 JOEMOT history

679 JOE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

679 JOE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,295 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
679 JOE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

679 JOE was last recorded at 83,295 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,827 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,468 miles
Average per year
4,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,295 miles
  • 2024 – 80,827 miles
  • 2023 – 77,534 miles
  • 2022 – 73,566 miles
  • 2021 – 66,270 miles
  • 2019 – 60,147 miles
  • 2018 – 55,517 miles
  • 2017 – 50,389 miles
  • 2016 – 47,103 miles
  • 2015 – 41,641 miles
  • 2014 – 35,774 miles
  • 2013 – 29,557 miles
  • 2012 – 25,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    151673710173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail83,294 miles (+2,467)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,294 miles
    Test number
    179535812438
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp levelling unable to be tested
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass80,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,827 miles
    Test number
    129174306393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Fail80,826 miles (+3,292)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,826 miles
    Test number
    551743468689
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass77,534 miles (+3,968)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    536312301426
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  6. Pass73,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,566 miles
    Test number
    553623427520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail73,565 miles (+7,295)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,565 miles
    Test number
    657860166605
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,270 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,270 miles
    Test number
    277821038941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,147 miles (+4,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    291433668596
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex mesh deteriorated

  10. Pass55,517 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,517 miles
    Test number
    923387486491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,389 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,389 miles
    Test number
    483704172743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,103 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,103 miles
    Test number
    215576902469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,641 miles
    Test number
    557058885186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,641 miles (+5,867)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,641 miles
    Test number
    166777785129
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass35,774 miles (+6,217)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,774 miles
    Test number
    486186094187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  16. Pass29,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,557 miles
    Test number
    676357683001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,557 miles (+4,158)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,557 miles
    Test number
    505457583099
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass25,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,399 miles
    Test number
    148515562076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 679 JOE

What vehicle is registration 679 JOE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 679 JOE on a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 679 JOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 679 JOE is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 679 JOE?
The MOT on 679 JOE is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 679 JOE done?
679 JOE was recorded at 83,295 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,234 miles a year.
Has 679 JOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 679 JOE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 679 JOE 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 679 JOE find?
679 JOE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; rear exhaust box corroded.

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