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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

J9 PWEMOT history

J9 PWE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 37,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

J9 PWE 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
37,463 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 PWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 PWE was last recorded at 37,463 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
33,972 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,491 miles
Average per year
1,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,463 miles
  • 2025 – 33,972 miles
  • 2024 – 29,851 miles
  • 2023 – 26,625 miles
  • 2022 – 21,148 miles
  • 2021 – 18,450 miles
  • 2020 – 16,532 miles
  • 2019 – 15,354 miles
  • 2018 – 14,701 miles
  • 2017 – 14,029 miles
  • 2016 – 12,649 miles
  • 2015 – 10,676 miles
  • 2014 – 9,435 miles
  • 2013 – 9,195 miles
  • 2012 – 9,024 miles
  • 2011 – 8,821 miles
  • 2010 – 7,896 miles
  • 2009 – 6,067 miles
  • 2008 – 4,479 miles
  • 2007 – 3,097 miles
  • 2006 – 2,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,463 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • All four tyres heavily perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    37,463 miles
    Test number
    941720685640
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail37,463 miles (+3,491)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,463 miles
    Test number
    248903477259
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass33,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    33,972 miles
    Test number
    986627311269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail33,972 miles (+4,121)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,972 miles
    Test number
    781979212550
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed emissions readings very high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass29,851 miles (+3,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    29,851 miles
    Test number
    730994156088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass26,625 miles (+5,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,625 miles
    Test number
    614754712791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass21,148 miles (+2,698)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    21,148 miles
    Test number
    838022337329
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass18,450 miles (+1,918)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    18,450 miles
    Test number
    891530762881
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass16,532 miles (+1,178)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    16,532 miles
    Test number
    765903335492
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass15,354 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    15,354 miles
    Test number
    200557417090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,701 miles (+672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    14,701 miles
    Test number
    204102654552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass14,029 miles (+1,380)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    14,029 miles
    Test number
    565342907793
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres heavily perished
  13. Pass12,649 miles (+1,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    12,649 miles
    Test number
    370299727561
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres heavily perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass10,676 miles (+1,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    10,676 miles
    Test number
    928025995155
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass9,435 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    9,435 miles
    Test number
    516558194194
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass9,195 miles (+171)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    9,195 miles
    Test number
    615482393160
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass9,024 miles (+203)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    9,024 miles
    Test number
    486650902246
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass8,821 miles (+925)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    8,821 miles
    Test number
    737985191183
    • NoteEngine management light staying on
    • NotePlastic covering underbody panelling
    • NoteSlight deterioration of rear number plate
  19. Pass7,896 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    7,896 miles
    Test number
    204153690439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,067 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    6,067 miles
    Test number
    733839589139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,479 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    4,479 miles
    Test number
    420508698198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass3,097 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    3,097 miles
    Test number
    410430697169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass2,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    2,222 miles
    Test number
    762675296127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 PWE

Does J9 PWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 PWE is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 PWE?
The MOT on J9 PWE 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 PWE done?
J9 PWE was recorded at 37,463 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 1,745 miles a year.
Has J9 PWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 PWE has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 PWE 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 PWE find?
J9 PWE passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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