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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,200 cc

J9 BXMMOT history

J9 BXM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 9 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

J9 BXM blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,718 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 BXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 BXM was last recorded at 106,718 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,889 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,829 miles
Average per year
9,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,718 miles
  • 2024 – 102,889 miles
  • 2023 – 90,824 miles
  • 2022 – 73,581 miles
  • 2021 – 55,450 miles
  • 2020 – 44,604 miles
  • 2019 – 33,588 miles
  • 2018 – 32,467 miles
  • 2017 – 21,822 miles
  • 2016 – 15,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,718 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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,718 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,718 miles
    Test number
    867776562792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,889 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,889 miles
    Test number
    978976921349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,736 miles (+11,912)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,736 miles
    Test number
    830578571071
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,824 miles (+17,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,824 miles
    Test number
    403018536828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass73,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,581 miles
    Test number
    827570341029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,581 miles (+18,131)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,581 miles
    Test number
    138012145858
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass55,450 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,450 miles
    Test number
    381387882774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,449 miles (+4,166)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,449 miles
    Test number
    327162068700
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass51,283 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,283 miles
    Test number
    961462537018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,281 miles (+6,677)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,281 miles
    Test number
    710734649195
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass44,604 miles (+11,016)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    44,604 miles
    Test number
    313374550997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,588 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    33,588 miles
    Test number
    476388622086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,579 miles (+1,112)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,579 miles
    Test number
    123481440100
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect boot open light (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil light on
  14. Pass32,467 miles (+10,645)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,467 miles
    Test number
    901936266457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,822 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    21,822 miles
    Test number
    130612836956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    15,655 miles
    Test number
    386427314088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 BXM

Does J9 BXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 BXM is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J9 BXM?
The MOT on J9 BXM is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 BXM done?
J9 BXM was recorded at 106,718 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 9,206 miles a year.
Has J9 BXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 BXM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 BXM 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 BXM find?
J9 BXM passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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