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Volkswagen Polo

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,422 cc

J9 WOKMOT history

J9 WOK is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

J9 WOK white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2025
Mileage
117,821 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 WOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 WOK was last recorded at 117,821 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 4,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,771 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,050 miles
Average per year
6,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,821 miles
  • 2023 – 113,771 miles
  • 2022 – 109,588 miles
  • 2021 – 105,914 miles
  • 2020 – 100,780 miles
  • 2019 – 97,056 miles
  • 2018 – 91,965 miles
  • 2017 – 86,686 miles
  • 2016 – 75,547 miles
  • 2015 – 66,528 miles
  • 2014 – 57,600 miles
  • 2013 – 47,333 miles
  • 2012 – 38,232 miles
  • 2011 – 29,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear silencer deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Long handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,821 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,821 miles
    Test number
    351659906352
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded
  2. Fail117,821 miles (+4,050)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,821 miles
    Test number
    537133946500
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn bald on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded
  3. Pass113,771 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,771 miles
    Test number
    922658393548
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  4. Fail113,765 miles (+4,177)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,765 miles
    Test number
    100491853519
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  5. Pass109,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,588 miles
    Test number
    191314730869
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail109,588 miles (+3,674)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,588 miles
    Test number
    977035270363
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass105,914 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,914 miles
    Test number
    598595777202
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail105,914 miles (+5,134)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,914 miles
    Test number
    156559574661
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass100,780 miles (+3,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    913748585763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass97,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,056 miles
    Test number
    687241397465
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
  11. Fail97,056 miles (+5,091)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,056 miles
    Test number
    378204979351
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
  12. Pass91,965 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,965 miles
    Test number
    760690028842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
  13. Fail91,965 miles (+5,279)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,965 miles
    Test number
    408990341800
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear steel wheel fitted
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
  14. Pass86,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    107720747797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,686 miles (+11,139)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    429441206846
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
  16. Pass75,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,547 miles
    Test number
    918348356784
    • AdvisoryFront tyre treads worn very badly on inner and outer edges,no visible tread
  17. Fail75,547 miles (+9,019)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,547 miles
    Test number
    274219881563
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre treads worn very badly on inner and outer edges,no visible tread
  18. Pass66,528 miles (+8,928)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,528 miles
    Test number
    600464990527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,600 miles (+10,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    768372974272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass47,333 miles (+9,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,333 miles
    Test number
    507585983242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass38,232 miles (+9,180)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,232 miles
    Test number
    237443082290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,052 miles
    Test number
    446212391266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 WOK

Does J9 WOK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 WOK expired on 2 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 WOK?
The MOT on J9 WOK expired on 2 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 WOK done?
J9 WOK was recorded at 117,821 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 6,813 miles a year.
Has J9 WOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 WOK has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 WOK 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 WOK find?
J9 WOK passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both, and 5 more.

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