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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P450 MSJMOT history

P450 MSJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 88,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,455 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P450 MSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P450 MSJ was last recorded at 88,455 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2014: 63,129 miles, lower than 64,466 miles on 17 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,202 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
1,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,455 miles
  • 2025 – 74,025 miles
  • 2023 – 73,998 miles
  • 2022 – 71,965 miles
  • 2021 – 67,971 miles
  • 2020 – 66,953 miles
  • 2019 – 66,254 miles
  • 2018 – 65,807 miles
  • 2017 – 65,329 miles
  • 2016 – 64,555 miles
  • 2015 – 63,814 miles
  • 2014 – 63,129 miles
  • 2013 – 64,466 miles
  • 2012 – 61,719 miles
  • 2011 – 60,938 miles
  • 2010 – 60,186 miles
  • 2009 – 59,325 miles
  • 2008 – 58,250 miles
  • 2007 – 57,433 miles
  • 2006 – 56,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,455 miles (+253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,455 miles
    Test number
    997863817868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail88,202 miles (+14,177)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,202 miles
    Test number
    149565283454
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass74,025 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,025 miles
    Test number
    221397143536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVech showing age related corrosion on underside but not holed

  4. Pass73,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    135244786172
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail73,998 miles (+2,033)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    906299011667
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass71,965 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,965 miles
    Test number
    275036635869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,694 miles (+3,723)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,694 miles
    Test number
    501350579001
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass67,971 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,971 miles
    Test number
    638714197592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,953 miles
    Test number
    675096249314
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail66,953 miles (+699)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,953 miles
    Test number
    148156721089
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass66,254 miles (+447)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,254 miles
    Test number
    376359151424
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower wheel arches corroded slightly at sill /inner arch area.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass65,807 miles (+478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,807 miles
    Test number
    742365529551
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass65,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,329 miles
    Test number
    621107489561
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail65,325 miles (+770)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    715400301836
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass64,555 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    651750463351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,814 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,814 miles
    Test number
    336568495078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,129 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,129 miles
    Test number
    896930204180
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise very slight sticking on both front brakes ,advise strip ,clean and free off.

  18. Fail63,129 miles (-1,337)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,129 miles
    Test number
    688680804107
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake strip down required.
    • NoteAdvise very slight sticking on both front brakes ,advise strip ,clean and free off.

  19. Pass64,466 miles (+2,747)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    905557803143
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deterioate
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush split/worn slightly
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake efficiency low

  20. Pass61,719 miles (+781)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,719 miles
    Test number
    465303402160
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deterioated
    • NoteNearside front tyre perrished on sidewall
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush split/separating

  21. Pass60,938 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    289340011402
    • NoteFront number plate slighly deterioated
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush slightly worn

  22. Fail60,938 miles (+752)2 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    248680011431
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront number plate slighly deterioated
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush slightly worn

  23. Pass60,186 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,186 miles
    Test number
    603201210175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,325 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,325 miles
    Test number
    914344119161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,320 miles (+1,070)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    951103319109
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  26. Pass58,250 miles (+817)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,250 miles
    Test number
    540399318103
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings slightly loose
    • NoteOffside front rear wishbone bush slightly worn

  27. Pass57,433 miles (+853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,433 miles
    Test number
    422027317181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass56,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,580 miles
    Test number
    801084416167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P450 MSJ

Does P450 MSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P450 MSJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P450 MSJ?
The MOT on P450 MSJ is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P450 MSJ done?
P450 MSJ was recorded at 88,455 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,567 miles a year.
Has P450 MSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P450 MSJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on P450 MSJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P450 MSJ find?
P450 MSJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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