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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.

P23 JGW red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass164,836 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass153,001 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    153,001 miles
    Test number
    310173558094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. Pass84,886 miles (+15,243)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    704952207121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,643 miles (+14,801)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    69,643 miles
    Test number
    892732447161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,842 miles (+15,486)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    299452848490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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