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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,400 cc

L5 JUTMOT history

L5 JUT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

L5 JUT grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,958 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JUT was last recorded at 157,958 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 7,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,272 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,686 miles
Average per year
8,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,958 miles
  • 2025 – 150,272 miles
  • 2024 – 145,139 miles
  • 2023 – 138,824 miles
  • 2022 – 132,560 miles
  • 2021 – 125,141 miles
  • 2020 – 117,361 miles
  • 2019 – 103,457 miles
  • 2018 – 91,098 miles
  • 2017 – 83,230 miles
  • 2016 – 77,908 miles
  • 2015 – 67,375 miles
  • 2014 – 60,317 miles
  • 2013 – 51,537 miles
  • 2012 – 41,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,958 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,958 miles (+7,686)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,958 miles
    Test number
    794013756796
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass150,272 miles (+5,133)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    150,272 miles
    Test number
    465559323981
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres starting to cut out on inside edge
  3. Pass145,139 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,139 miles
    Test number
    757050217512
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail145,139 miles (+6,315)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,139 miles
    Test number
    481386967420
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  5. Pass138,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,824 miles
    Test number
    856640228171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,824 miles (+6,264)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,824 miles
    Test number
    807807155793
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake low effort and slow increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass132,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,560 miles
    Test number
    403707887037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail132,560 miles (+7,419)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,560 miles
    Test number
    767034955428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  9. Pass125,141 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,141 miles
    Test number
    276910592403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s front lower light damaged
  10. Fail125,141 miles (+7,780)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,141 miles
    Test number
    484885752027
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s front lower light damaged
  11. Pass117,361 miles (+13,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,361 miles
    Test number
    440573775697
    • AdvisoryExhaust getting rough
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryN/s rear wheel slightly bent
  12. Pass103,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,457 miles
    Test number
    989431050689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,457 miles (+12,359)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,457 miles
    Test number
    248093168852
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass91,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,098 miles
    Test number
    366484365520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,098 miles (+7,868)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,098 miles
    Test number
    585163681731
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass83,230 miles (+5,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    560808197484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tread tyer wear/inner side wall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tread tyre wear/inner side wall deteriorated
  17. Pass77,908 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,908 miles
    Test number
    327141204925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,650 miles (+10,275)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,650 miles
    Test number
    618878706955
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  19. Pass67,375 miles (+7,058)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,375 miles
    Test number
    116209425134
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass60,317 miles (+8,780)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,317 miles
    Test number
    425452144162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cut OSF tyre;s inner wall
  21. Pass51,537 miles (+10,152)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,537 miles
    Test number
    766619243190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,385 miles
    Test number
    157333622167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 JUT

Does L5 JUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JUT is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 JUT?
The MOT on L5 JUT is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 JUT done?
L5 JUT was recorded at 157,958 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 8,443 miles a year.
Has L5 JUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JUT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 JUT 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 L5 JUT find?
L5 JUT passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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