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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

P23 JPAMOT history

P23 JPA is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

P23 JPA white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,425 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P23 JPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P23 JPA was last recorded at 83,425 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,535 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,890 miles
Average per year
5,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,425 miles
  • 2025 – 79,535 miles
  • 2024 – 71,633 miles
  • 2023 – 65,759 miles
  • 2022 – 57,011 miles
  • 2021 – 53,173 miles
  • 2020 – 47,040 miles
  • 2019 – 42,656 miles
  • 2018 – 38,670 miles
  • 2017 – 35,805 miles
  • 2016 – 30,782 miles
  • 2015 – 26,082 miles
  • 2013 – 19,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,425 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,425 miles (+3,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,425 miles
    Test number
    951148473866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,535 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,535 miles
    Test number
    248165007995
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,529 miles (+7,896)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,529 miles
    Test number
    479803972874
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,633 miles
    Test number
    549882467270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail71,633 miles (+5,874)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,633 miles
    Test number
    256664226245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing 1 missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass65,759 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    912564577866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,757 miles (+8,746)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,757 miles
    Test number
    705695202710
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fleix (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass57,011 miles (+3,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,011 miles
    Test number
    278471434765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  9. Pass53,173 miles (+6,133)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,173 miles
    Test number
    167361177946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,040 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    47,040 miles
    Test number
    857174581460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,656 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,656 miles
    Test number
    966406561504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail42,645 miles (+1,219)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,645 miles
    Test number
    485980031655
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass41,426 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,426 miles
    Test number
    395139117193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror housing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted and not allowing a full inspection of obscured components

  14. Fail41,426 miles (+2,756)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,426 miles
    Test number
    398712259251
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror housing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted and not allowing a full inspection of obscured components

  15. Pass38,670 miles (+2,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,670 miles
    Test number
    653555862814
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted which does not allow a full inspection of obscured components

  16. Pass35,805 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,805 miles
    Test number
    182672540779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail35,805 miles (+5,023)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,805 miles
    Test number
    570575429198
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,782 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,782 miles
    Test number
    351727349335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,082 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,082 miles
    Test number
    126975415473
    • NoteNearside sill front area damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has "age cracks"

  20. Fail26,082 miles (+6,314)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,082 miles
    Test number
    856205615077
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside sill front area damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has "age cracks"

  21. Pass19,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,768 miles
    Test number
    559565563375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P23 JPA

Does P23 JPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P23 JPA is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P23 JPA?
The MOT on P23 JPA is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P23 JPA done?
P23 JPA was recorded at 83,425 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,235 miles a year.
Has P23 JPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P23 JPA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on P23 JPA 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 JPA find?
P23 JPA passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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