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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,272 cc

J243 MFWMOT history

J243 MFW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jun 1992. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 179,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
179,335 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J243 MFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,272 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
10 Jun 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J243 MFW was last recorded at 179,335 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,887 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,448 miles
Average per year
1,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,335 miles
  • 2024 – 177,887 miles
  • 2023 – 173,906 miles
  • 2022 – 167,887 miles
  • 2008 – 165,965 miles
  • 2007 – 159,117 miles
  • 2006 – 153,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,335 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside sill at rear corroded

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,335 miles (+1,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    179,335 miles
    Test number
    628802615121
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill at rear corroded

  2. Pass177,887 miles (+3,981)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    177,887 miles
    Test number
    754277055428
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass173,906 miles (+6,019)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    173,906 miles
    Test number
    127972600976
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass167,887 miles (+1,922)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    167,887 miles
    Test number
    653246776002
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass165,965 miles (+6)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    165,965 miles
    Test number
    184298118235
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake stone gard missing
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteRear wheel arch moulding cracked ( sharp edges )

  6. Fail165,959 miles (+6,842)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,959 miles
    Test number
    362696008279
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteGearbox mounting / anti roll bar mount ripped off DANGEROUS TO DRIVE

  7. Pass159,117 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    159,117 miles
    Test number
    553123017258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail158,950 miles (+5,704)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,950 miles
    Test number
    602780597174
    • FailureBody has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Pass153,246 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    153,246 miles
    Test number
    854654756132
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on limit

Questions about J243 MFW

Does J243 MFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J243 MFW is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J243 MFW?
The MOT on J243 MFW is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J243 MFW done?
J243 MFW was recorded at 179,335 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 1,295 miles a year.
Has J243 MFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J243 MFW has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2008.
Has the mileage on J243 MFW 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 J243 MFW find?
J243 MFW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; offside sill at rear corroded.

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