Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc

J9 DENMOT history

J9 DEN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

J9 DEN silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,809 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,875 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for J9 DEN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
J9 DEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 DEN was last recorded at 90,809 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2016: 36,667 miles, lower than 37,568 miles on 13 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,809 miles · 21 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,809 miles
  • 2024 – 87,952 miles
  • 2023 – 87,070 miles
  • 2022 – 81,304 miles
  • 2021 – 79,461 miles
  • 2020 – 73,491 miles
  • 2019 – 69,314 miles
  • 2018 – 66,945 miles
  • 2017 – 57,761 miles
  • 2016 – 36,667 miles
  • 2015 – 28,680 miles
  • 2014 – 26,122 miles
  • 2013 – 22,323 miles
  • 2012 – 18,444 miles
  • 2011 – 15,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,809 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL END

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,809 miles
    Test number
    670840200135
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail90,809 miles (+2,857)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,809 miles
    Test number
    970915949184
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  3. Pass87,952 miles (+882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,952 miles
    Test number
    626926610794
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass87,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,070 miles
    Test number
    477097177782
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail87,070 miles (+5,766)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,070 miles
    Test number
    569598337692
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass81,304 miles (+1,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,304 miles
    Test number
    868247466043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass79,462 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    677180453399
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail79,461 miles (+5,970)4 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,461 miles
    Test number
    984758527254
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device siezed.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass73,491 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,491 miles
    Test number
    457925292823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,314 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,314 miles
    Test number
    865072753906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,945 miles (+9,184)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,945 miles
    Test number
    301413871969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,761 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    174941130231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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)

  13. Fail57,761 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    890983336236
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  14. Fail57,761 miles (+9,648)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    633915419012
    • FailureNearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  15. Pass48,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,113 miles
    Test number
    251479929136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

  16. Fail48,113 miles (+11,446)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,113 miles
    Test number
    745308702372
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure at rear

  17. Pass36,667 miles (-901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,667 miles
    Test number
    315262990971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail37,568 miles (+8,888)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,568 miles
    Test number
    111683777218
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass28,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,680 miles
    Test number
    448049225059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,680 miles (+2,558)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,680 miles
    Test number
    597038425034
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass26,122 miles (+3,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,122 miles
    Test number
    747918464196
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass22,323 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,323 miles
    Test number
    178256373145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,444 miles
    Test number
    358649872174
    • 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)

  24. Fail18,444 miles (+3,173)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,444 miles
    Test number
    769467272161
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)

  25. Pass15,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,271 miles
    Test number
    556979481044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 DEN

Does J9 DEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 DEN is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 DEN?
The MOT on J9 DEN is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 DEN done?
J9 DEN was recorded at 90,809 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 4,875 miles a year.
Has J9 DEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 DEN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 DEN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J9 DEN find?
J9 DEN passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

Related registrations

Browse all J9D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.