
Volkswagen Polo
Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,422 cc
P23 JGWMOT history
P23 JGW is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 164,836 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 164,836 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,132 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P23 JGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 10 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P23 JGW was last recorded at 164,836 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 164,834 miles · 13 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 14,132 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,836 miles
- 2025 – 153,001 miles
- 2024 – 139,979 miles
- 2023 – 126,654 miles
- 2022 – 112,693 miles
- 2021 – 98,004 miles
- 2020 – 84,886 miles
- 2019 – 69,643 miles
- 2018 – 54,842 miles
- 2017 – 39,356 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Some corrosion to the exhaust serviceable on test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 2 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,836 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 164,836 miles
- Test number
- 758881487048
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail164,834 miles (+11,833)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,834 miles
- Test number
- 772187374550
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around exhaust flap (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,001 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 153,001 miles
- Test number
- 310173558094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,968 miles (+12,989)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,968 miles
- Test number
- 469895260478
- DangerousRear Axle fractured Corroded (5.1.1 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,979 miles (+84)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 139,979 miles
- Test number
- 311221751364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySome corrosion to the exhaust serviceable on test
Fail139,895 miles (+13,241)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,895 miles
- Test number
- 850103550704
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySome corrosion to the exhaust serviceable on test
Pass126,654 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 126,654 miles
- Test number
- 917885069148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail126,654 miles (+13,961)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,654 miles
- Test number
- 894010536059
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,693 miles (+14,689)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 112,693 miles
- Test number
- 692872425443
- AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust clamp loose but still secure
Pass98,004 miles (+13,118)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 98,004 miles
- Test number
- 408419446417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,886 miles (+15,243)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 84,886 miles
- Test number
- 704952207121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,643 miles (+14,801)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 69,643 miles
- Test number
- 892732447161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,842 miles (+15,486)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 54,842 miles
- Test number
- 299452848490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 39,356 miles
- Test number
- 400109374994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P23 JGW
- Does P23 JGW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P23 JGW is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P23 JGW?
- The MOT on P23 JGW is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P23 JGW done?
- P23 JGW was recorded at 164,836 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 14,132 miles a year.
- Has P23 JGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P23 JGW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on P23 JGW 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 P23 JGW find?
- P23 JGW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge.
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