Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc
R552 TJBMOT history
R552 TJB is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 10 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 29,660 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 29,660 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 353 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R552 TJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 10 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R552 TJB was last recorded at 29,660 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Jan 2013: 1,510 miles, lower than 35,725 miles on 17 Feb 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 28,578 miles · 5 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,082 miles
- Average per year
- 353 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 29,660 miles
- 2024 – 28,578 miles
- 2023 – 27,121 miles
- 2022 – 25,407 miles
- 2021 – 22,459 miles
- 2020 – 20,064 miles
- 2019 – 16,135 miles
- 2018 – 12,119 miles
- 2017 – 12,047 miles
- 2016 – 9,921 miles
- 2015 – 6,893 miles
- 2014 – 3,723 miles
- 2013 – 1,510 miles
- 2012 – 35,725 miles
- 2011 – 33,723 miles
- 2010 – 31,835 miles
- 2009 – 30,230 miles
- 2008 – 27,719 miles
- 2007 – 25,257 miles
- 2006 – 22,598 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass29,660 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass29,660 miles (+1,082)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 29,660 miles
- Test number
- 732248160032
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass28,578 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 28,578 miles
- Test number
- 131701346547
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))
Fail28,565 miles (+1,444)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,565 miles
- Test number
- 250635258378
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Pass27,121 miles (+1,714)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 27,121 miles
- Test number
- 932684303756
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass25,407 miles (+2,948)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 25,407 miles
- Test number
- 338575745575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,459 miles (+2,395)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 22,459 miles
- Test number
- 419291061199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play os & ns top strut mountings.
Pass20,064 miles (+3,929)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 20,064 miles
- Test number
- 775663041487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in os & ns front top strut mountings.
Pass16,135 miles (+4,016)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 16,135 miles
- Test number
- 327855983994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,119 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 12,119 miles
- Test number
- 997106868349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,047 miles (+2,126)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 12,047 miles
- Test number
- 519798510333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnable to see front brake pads
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
- AdvisoryWiper blades starting to split
Pass9,921 miles (+3,028)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 9,921 miles
- Test number
- 797060860009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,893 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 6,893 miles
- Test number
- 588441645065
- NoteBoth front headlights condensated
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
- NoteRear brakes noisy in operation squeaks
Fail6,892 miles (+3,169)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,892 miles
- Test number
- 106101545016
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
- NoteRear brakes noisy in operation squeaks
Pass3,723 miles (+2,213)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 3,723 miles
- Test number
- 165032744019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass1,510 miles (-34,215)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 1,510 miles
- Test number
- 195525623475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight play in front top suspension mountings
- NoteWater in n/s head lamp
Pass35,725 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 35,725 miles
- Test number
- 249538442025
- NoteExhaust sounds noisy slight blow
Fail35,724 miles (+2,001)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,724 miles
- Test number
- 335630322018
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front top suspension mounts worn
- NoteN/s/f headlight condensated
Pass33,723 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 33,723 miles
- Test number
- 146689111467
- NoteBoth Front Wishbones Rear Bushes Started to Split
- NoteFront No Plate Poor
Fail33,723 miles (+1,888)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,723 miles
- Test number
- 198769111449
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBoth Front Wishbones Rear Bushes Started to Split
- NoteFront No Plate Poor
Pass31,835 miles (+1,605)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 31,835 miles
- Test number
- 111617920073
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteFront No Plate Poor
- NoteN/S Wiper Blade split on ends
- NoteSlight Noise in O/S/.F Hub
Pass30,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 30,230 miles
- Test number
- 173825019466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,230 miles (+2,511)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,230 miles
- Test number
- 391565119093
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,719 miles (+2,462)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 27,719 miles
- Test number
- 302973928094
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass25,257 miles (+2,659)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 25,257 miles
- Test number
- 264009317019
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 22,598 miles
- Test number
- 251887916012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R552 TJB
- Does R552 TJB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R552 TJB is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R552 TJB?
- The MOT on R552 TJB is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R552 TJB done?
- R552 TJB was recorded at 29,660 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 353 miles a year.
- Has R552 TJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R552 TJB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on R552 TJB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R552 TJB find?
- R552 TJB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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