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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

J66 RBAMOT history

J66 RBA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 80,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

J66 RBA grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,581 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 RBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 RBA was last recorded at 80,581 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,579 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,581 miles
  • 2025 – 74,908 miles
  • 2024 – 69,254 miles
  • 2023 – 63,418 miles
  • 2022 – 56,868 miles
  • 2021 – 50,908 miles
  • 2020 – 46,691 miles
  • 2019 – 40,272 miles
  • 2018 – 34,099 miles
  • 2017 – 26,587 miles
  • 2016 – 21,624 miles
  • 2015 – 16,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,581 miles

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, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,581 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,581 miles
    Test number
    792386958575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,579 miles (+5,671)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,579 miles
    Test number
    124733450704
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass74,908 miles (+5,654)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    142699117301
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass69,254 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    418444471984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,418 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,418 miles
    Test number
    842761455042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,868 miles
    Test number
    251527691112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,868 miles (+5,960)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,868 miles
    Test number
    501524703942
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass50,908 miles (+4,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,908 miles
    Test number
    746347867206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass46,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,691 miles
    Test number
    121384507698
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail46,691 miles (+6,419)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,691 miles
    Test number
    888070460711
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass40,272 miles (+6,173)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,272 miles
    Test number
    731647543842
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  12. Pass34,099 miles (+7,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,099 miles
    Test number
    380546848930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obstructing view of underside testable items
  13. Pass26,587 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,587 miles
    Test number
    451320176096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,624 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,624 miles
    Test number
    764985892772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,765 miles
    Test number
    808144655012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 RBA

Does J66 RBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 RBA is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 RBA?
The MOT on J66 RBA is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 RBA done?
J66 RBA was recorded at 80,581 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,808 miles a year.
Has J66 RBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 RBA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 RBA 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 RBA find?
J66 RBA passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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