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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

J9 MEBMOT history

J9 MEB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

J9 MEB grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,784 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 MEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 MEB was last recorded at 67,784 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,784 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,784 miles
  • 2025 – 62,334 miles
  • 2024 – 57,362 miles
  • 2023 – 54,144 miles
  • 2022 – 49,351 miles
  • 2021 – 46,060 miles
  • 2020 – 42,385 miles
  • 2019 – 40,924 miles
  • 2018 – 39,449 miles
  • 2017 – 37,765 miles
  • 2016 – 36,095 miles
  • 2015 – 34,175 miles
  • 2014 – 31,912 miles
  • 2013 – 29,871 miles
  • 2012 – 27,698 miles
  • 2011 – 25,258 miles
  • 2010 – 22,540 miles
  • 2009 – 18,975 miles
  • 2008 – 15,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,784 miles
  • AdvisoryNo reverse lamp workingRecorded 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear exhaust box coroided

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,784 miles
    Test number
    124661320232
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lamp working

  2. Fail67,784 miles (+5,450)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,784 miles
    Test number
    109073567253
    • MajorFront Braking system leaking vacuum pipe (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lense opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective lense opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lamp working

  3. Pass62,334 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    567303419011
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side front anti roll bar link dust cover small split
    • AdvisoryOff side rear shock absorber slight play
    • AdvisoryWater in near side rear light unit

  4. Fail62,334 miles (+4,972)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    199996530146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side front anti roll bar link dust cover small split
    • AdvisoryOff side rear shock absorber slight play
    • AdvisoryWater in near side rear light unit

  5. Pass57,362 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,362 miles
    Test number
    857829624306
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box coroided

  6. Fail57,357 miles (+3,213)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    708695530216
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box coroided

  7. Pass54,144 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,144 miles
    Test number
    290288151952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,351 miles (+3,291)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,351 miles
    Test number
    466395567685
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass46,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,060 miles
    Test number
    311497328543
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail46,054 miles (+3,669)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,054 miles
    Test number
    372971761878
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass42,385 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,385 miles
    Test number
    425147602977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,924 miles (+1,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,924 miles
    Test number
    928862672947
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass39,449 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,449 miles
    Test number
    926434079330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,765 miles (+1,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,765 miles
    Test number
    699487374667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads are wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Pass36,095 miles (+1,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,095 miles
    Test number
    967234175617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass34,175 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,175 miles
    Test number
    615788975127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,912 miles (+2,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,912 miles
    Test number
    447365144237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass29,871 miles (+2,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,871 miles
    Test number
    257038443242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass27,698 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,698 miles
    Test number
    835951252246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,258 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,258 miles
    Test number
    289079841268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,540 miles (+3,565)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,540 miles
    Test number
    981839340238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,975 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,975 miles
    Test number
    480828039259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,193 miles
    Test number
    352093058289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 MEB

Does J9 MEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 MEB is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 MEB?
The MOT on J9 MEB is valid until 10 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 MEB done?
J9 MEB was recorded at 67,784 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,928 miles a year.
Has J9 MEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 MEB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 MEB 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 MEB find?
J9 MEB passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: no reverse lamp working.

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