
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Pass106,169 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 106,169 miles
- Test number
- 619261364295
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Pass48,122 miles (+17,541)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 48,122 miles
- Test number
- 429275485026
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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