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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

J9 BJUMOT history

J9 BJU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2024.

J9 BJU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2025
Mileage
111,526 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 BJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 BJU was last recorded at 111,526 miles on 3 Apr 2024, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,419 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
8,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,526 miles
  • 2023 – 108,269 miles
  • 2022 – 106,993 miles
  • 2021 – 106,169 miles
  • 2020 – 105,851 miles
  • 2019 – 103,492 miles
  • 2018 – 89,191 miles
  • 2017 – 72,523 miles
  • 2016 – 60,033 miles
  • 2015 – 48,122 miles
  • 2014 – 30,581 miles
  • 2013 – 25,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,526 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front tyre on 2mm wearbars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front tyre near wearbars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,526 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,526 miles
    Test number
    455166139066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail111,419 miles (+3,150)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,419 miles
    Test number
    321216024940
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda reading (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass108,269 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,269 miles
    Test number
    192716734178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2mm wearbars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre near wearbars
  4. Fail108,266 miles (+1,273)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,266 miles
    Test number
    914355920774
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush debonded half way round rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 2mm wearbars
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre near wearbars
  5. Pass106,993 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,993 miles
    Test number
    522795456324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail106,985 miles (+816)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    547795646038
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass106,169 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,169 miles
    Test number
    619261364295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,137 miles (+286)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,137 miles
    Test number
    355502614195
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass105,851 miles (+2,359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,851 miles
    Test number
    132301676553
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  10. Pass103,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,492 miles
    Test number
    533470999669
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas
  11. Fail103,480 miles (+14,289)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,480 miles
    Test number
    602979760781
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas
  12. Pass89,191 miles (+16,668)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    89,191 miles
    Test number
    946669317225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock shroud is loose
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers are fitted to parts of under side not allowing full investigation
  13. Pass72,523 miles (+12,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,523 miles
    Test number
    918022823289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection
  14. Pass60,033 miles (+11,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,033 miles
    Test number
    373139914486
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to under side not allowing full inspection
  15. Pass48,122 miles (+17,541)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,122 miles
    Test number
    429275485026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,581 miles (+5,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,581 miles
    Test number
    129517284009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass25,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,373 miles
    Test number
    625650303266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 BJU

Does J9 BJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 BJU expired on 6 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 BJU?
The MOT on J9 BJU expired on 6 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 BJU done?
J9 BJU was recorded at 111,526 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2024, an average of 8,046 miles a year.
Has J9 BJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 BJU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 BJU 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 J9 BJU find?
J9 BJU passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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