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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L3 BJFMOT history

L3 BJF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 198,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

L3 BJF silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
198,098 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L3 BJF was last recorded at 198,098 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 19,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,598 miles · 23 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
19,500 miles
Average per year
10,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 198,098 miles
  • 2021 – 178,598 miles
  • 2020 – 172,495 miles
  • 2018 – 170,619 miles
  • 2017 – 167,158 miles
  • 2016 – 152,850 miles
  • 2014 – 143,887 miles
  • 2013 – 123,497 miles
  • 2012 – 103,858 miles
  • 2011 – 90,917 miles
  • 2010 – 83,012 miles
  • 2009 – 61,876 miles
  • 2008 – 43,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,098 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water radiator licking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front abs wire insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre obviously under inflated both front & rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail198,098 miles (+19,500)1 dangerous11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,098 miles
    Test number
    764232765219
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water radiator licking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front abs wire insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,598 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    178,598 miles
    Test number
    838762236018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail178,590 miles (+6,095)4 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,590 miles
    Test number
    288137861804
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe over rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass172,495 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,495 miles
    Test number
    684662746838
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated both front & rear (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail172,495 miles (+1,876)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,495 miles
    Test number
    779874849506
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated both front & rear (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass170,619 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    170,619 miles
    Test number
    677404604536
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail170,619 miles (+3,461)3 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,619 miles
    Test number
    617242780793
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass167,158 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    167,158 miles
    Test number
    168731143150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail167,156 miles (+4,810)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,156 miles
    Test number
    747731291883
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp loose allowing exhaust to slide back (7.1.1)

  10. Pass162,346 miles (+9,496)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    162,346 miles
    Test number
    366602518766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,850 miles (+8,963)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    152,850 miles
    Test number
    462761323686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,887 miles (+10,061)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    143,887 miles
    Test number
    618383464357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  13. Pass133,826 miles (+10,329)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    133,826 miles
    Test number
    748096104029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,497 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    123,497 miles
    Test number
    256720913067
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail123,497 miles (+19,639)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,497 miles
    Test number
    826770413086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass103,858 miles (+12,941)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,858 miles
    Test number
    657181912088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,917 miles
    Test number
    657757381085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,912 miles (+7,900)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,912 miles
    Test number
    829937681036
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass83,012 miles (+21,136)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,012 miles
    Test number
    693662500193
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in it but not deep enough to reach the cords

  20. Pass61,876 miles (+18,254)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,876 miles
    Test number
    702167609198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes starting to split but no movement at time of test

  21. Pass43,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,622 miles
    Test number
    360891798052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 BJF

Does L3 BJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 BJF expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 BJF?
The MOT on L3 BJF expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 BJF done?
L3 BJF was recorded at 198,098 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 10,445 miles a year.
Has L3 BJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BJF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 BJF 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 L3 BJF find?
L3 BJF failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water radiator licking; front anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side, and 14 more.

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