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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,198 cc

J2 VLDMOT history

J2 VLD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

J2 VLD blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,907 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J2 VLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J2 VLD was last recorded at 122,907 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,799 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,108 miles
Average per year
6,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,907 miles
  • 2024 – 121,799 miles
  • 2023 – 115,516 miles
  • 2022 – 111,034 miles
  • 2021 – 107,083 miles
  • 2020 – 105,636 miles
  • 2019 – 100,875 miles
  • 2018 – 93,455 miles
  • 2017 – 90,047 miles
  • 2016 – 83,036 miles
  • 2015 – 76,260 miles
  • 2014 – 64,135 miles
  • 2013 – 53,190 miles
  • 2012 – 42,364 miles
  • 2011 – 38,345 miles
  • 2010 – 29,018 miles
  • 2009 – 19,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,907 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2
  • AdvisoryVehicle under carriage showing 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,907 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,907 miles
    Test number
    246323012522
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2
    • AdvisoryVehicle under carriage showing corrosion

  2. Fail122,907 miles (+1,108)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,907 miles
    Test number
    255431259347
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2
    • AdvisoryVehicle under carriage showing corrosion

  3. Pass121,799 miles (+6,283)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,799 miles
    Test number
    331284107726
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,516 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,516 miles
    Test number
    634970579956
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail115,514 miles (+4,480)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,514 miles
    Test number
    466215453813
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH FRONT. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,034 miles (+3,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,034 miles
    Test number
    520015584459
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  7. Pass107,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,083 miles
    Test number
    809749865451
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail107,083 miles (+1,447)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,083 miles
    Test number
    893461500468
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass105,636 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,636 miles
    Test number
    969433179218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,875 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,875 miles
    Test number
    984356484935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,455 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,455 miles
    Test number
    484626232465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,047 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,047 miles
    Test number
    459596723154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper dust cover deteriorating (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock shroud is insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail90,047 miles (+7,011)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,047 miles
    Test number
    456153247030
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper dust cover deteriorating (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock shroud is insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass83,036 miles (+131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,036 miles
    Test number
    504096860398
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner ball joints

  15. Fail82,905 miles (+6,645)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,905 miles
    Test number
    166475328305
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner ball joints

  16. Pass76,260 miles (+12,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    231529413921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front side repeater lens cracked

  17. Pass64,135 miles (+10,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,135 miles
    Test number
    855547344272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass53,190 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,190 miles
    Test number
    845113063227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteNearside rear brakes slightly noisy when rotated

  19. Fail53,190 miles (+10,826)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,190 miles
    Test number
    798723863287
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteCenter brake light not working
    • NoteNearside rear brakes slightly noisy when rotated

  20. Pass42,364 miles (+4,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,364 miles
    Test number
    436383962282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,345 miles (+9,327)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,345 miles
    Test number
    779493541225
    • NoteNearside front tyre rolled edges

  22. Pass29,018 miles (+9,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,018 miles
    Test number
    264073840215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass19,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,795 miles
    Test number
    324743159420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J2 VLD

Does J2 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J2 VLD is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J2 VLD?
The MOT on J2 VLD is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J2 VLD done?
J2 VLD was recorded at 122,907 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,242 miles a year.
Has J2 VLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J2 VLD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J2 VLD 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 J2 VLD find?
J2 VLD passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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