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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

J66 LUKMOT history

J66 LUK is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

J66 LUK black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,792 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 LUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 LUK was last recorded at 145,792 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 11,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,678 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,114 miles
Average per year
6,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,792 miles
  • 2025 – 134,678 miles
  • 2023 – 123,963 miles
  • 2022 – 115,472 miles
  • 2021 – 107,255 miles
  • 2020 – 98,152 miles
  • 2019 – 94,113 miles
  • 2018 – 90,180 miles
  • 2017 – 86,634 miles
  • 2016 – 83,085 miles
  • 2015 – 80,208 miles
  • 2014 – 74,088 miles
  • 2013 – 67,023 miles
  • 2011 – 61,134 miles
  • 2010 – 53,449 miles
  • 2009 – 40,300 miles
  • 2008 – 28,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,792 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • O/s/f tyer inner wear pls check wheel alignment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nail in osr tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,792 miles
    Test number
    577050414492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,792 miles (+11,114)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,792 miles
    Test number
    260417710983
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass134,678 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,678 miles
    Test number
    489406976643
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyer inner wear pls check wheel alignment

  4. Fail134,677 miles (+10,714)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,677 miles
    Test number
    800609467871
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyer inner wear pls check wheel alignment

  5. Pass123,963 miles (+8,491)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,963 miles
    Test number
    195772727227
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass115,472 miles (+8,217)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    115,472 miles
    Test number
    789135230518
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer pipe split and spraying out under bonnet
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,255 miles (+3,740)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,255 miles
    Test number
    529680713063
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,515 miles (+5,363)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,515 miles
    Test number
    134804169820
    • DangerousRear boot stay prop broken and not holding boot up
    • AdvisoryFront washer pipe split but jets supplying adequate fluid to screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake lever level high

  9. Pass98,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,152 miles
    Test number
    673472635078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,152 miles (+4,039)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,152 miles
    Test number
    106847431259
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass94,113 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,113 miles
    Test number
    766502849658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,180 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,180 miles
    Test number
    313864896833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,634 miles (+3,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,634 miles
    Test number
    637598027704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges badly worn and stepping also heavily deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass83,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,085 miles
    Test number
    774810019656
    • AdvisoryNail in osr tyre

  15. Fail83,085 miles (+2,877)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,085 miles
    Test number
    667270787721
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCheck engine lamp on
    • AdvisoryNail in osr tyre

  16. Pass80,208 miles (+6,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,208 miles
    Test number
    978770255019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,088 miles (+7,065)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,088 miles
    Test number
    268149644048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass67,023 miles (+5,889)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    567255743066
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail61,134 miles4 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,134 miles
    Test number
    485324241403
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes splitting and slight movemet
    • NoteFront tyres inner edges worn

  20. Pass61,134 miles (+7,685)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,134 miles
    Test number
    945534041357
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes splitting and slight movemet
    • NoteFront tyres inner edges worn

  21. Pass53,449 miles (+13,149)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,449 miles
    Test number
    730878430356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,300 miles (+11,798)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,300 miles
    Test number
    673549439396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,502 miles
    Test number
    242183938316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 LUK

Does J66 LUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 LUK is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 LUK?
The MOT on J66 LUK is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 LUK done?
J66 LUK was recorded at 145,792 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,854 miles a year.
Has J66 LUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 LUK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 LUK 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 J66 LUK find?
J66 LUK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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