Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
J300 HJAMOT history
J300 HJA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Aug 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2024 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,429 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 122,429 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 10 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,084 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J300 HJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 10 Aug 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
J300 HJA was last recorded at 122,429 miles on 4 Feb 2023, 5,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 117,263 miles · 28 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,166 miles
- Average per year
- 8,084 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 122,429 miles
- 2022 – 117,263 miles
- 2021 – 114,187 miles
- 2020 – 104,306 miles
- 2019 – 97,687 miles
- 2018 – 87,992 miles
- 2017 – 83,568 miles
- 2016 – 72,093 miles
- 2015 – 63,114 miles
- 2014 – 53,754 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,429 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres tread cracking and sidewalls showing signs of perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 7 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,429 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 122,429 miles
- Test number
- 484696789683
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail122,429 miles (+5,166)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,429 miles
- Test number
- 239487293355
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass117,263 miles (+3,076)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 117,263 miles
- Test number
- 156799755255
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass114,187 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 114,187 miles
- Test number
- 487059629020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail114,186 miles (+9,880)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,186 miles
- Test number
- 104073052983
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe hole in (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,306 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 104,306 miles
- Test number
- 399567342239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,305 miles (+6,618)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,305 miles
- Test number
- 164652594422
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets [pipe leaking] (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine oil low
Pass97,687 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 97,687 miles
- Test number
- 720168682709
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres tread cracking and sidewalls showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail97,683 miles (+9,691)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,683 miles
- Test number
- 606057919193
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres tread cracking and sidewalls showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,992 miles (+4,424)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 87,992 miles
- Test number
- 579175232272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,568 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 83,568 miles
- Test number
- 326635528808
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail83,568 miles (+11,475)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,568 miles
- Test number
- 793089320197
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass72,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 72,093 miles
- Test number
- 579531213460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,093 miles (+8,979)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,093 miles
- Test number
- 751004064513
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass63,114 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 63,114 miles
- Test number
- 936080225230
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,114 miles (+9,360)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,114 miles
- Test number
- 487859415241
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass53,754 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 53,754 miles
- Test number
- 807469014283
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about J300 HJA
- Does J300 HJA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J300 HJA expired on 3 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J300 HJA?
- The MOT on J300 HJA expired on 3 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J300 HJA done?
- J300 HJA was recorded at 122,429 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2023, an average of 8,084 miles a year.
- Has J300 HJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J300 HJA has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on J300 HJA 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 J300 HJA find?
- J300 HJA passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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