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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T116 JDBMOT history

T116 JDB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
71,316 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T116 JDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T116 JDB was last recorded at 71,316 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,316 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,316 miles
  • 2023 – 67,985 miles
  • 2022 – 61,975 miles
  • 2018 – 61,523 miles
  • 2017 – 54,050 miles
  • 2016 – 46,015 miles
  • 2015 – 43,611 miles
  • 2014 – 41,800 miles
  • 2013 – 39,109 miles
  • 2012 – 36,826 miles
  • 2011 – 33,993 miles
  • 2010 – 32,255 miles
  • 2009 – 30,749 miles
  • 2008 – 29,355 miles
  • 2007 – 27,803 miles
  • 2006 – 25,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,316 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust middle box outer skin corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,316 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,316 miles
    Test number
    434033866081
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust middle box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail71,316 miles (+3,331)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,316 miles
    Test number
    973980599164
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust middle box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass67,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    936444908816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,985 miles (+6,010)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    186028921160
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

  5. Pass61,975 miles (+452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    950253186111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass61,523 miles (+7,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,523 miles
    Test number
    328105435993
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded

  7. Pass54,050 miles (+8,035)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,050 miles
    Test number
    130263210028
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 2.5 mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear cracking to both tyres
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil weep

  8. Pass46,015 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,015 miles
    Test number
    588326722153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,000 miles (+2,389)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    657806851743
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor 2 places (5.2.6)

  10. Pass43,611 miles (+1,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,611 miles
    Test number
    919771915104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass41,800 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,800 miles
    Test number
    609741124123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,109 miles (+2,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    945395093087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass36,826 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,826 miles
    Test number
    675522722163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,993 miles (+1,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    577656771007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,255 miles
    Test number
    173850470014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,255 miles (+1,506)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,255 miles
    Test number
    873847860083
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to rear
    • NoteFront discs and pads badly worn
    • NoteN/s/f cvboot pin holed
    • NoteO/s/f lower arm bush badly worn

  17. Pass30,749 miles (+1,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,749 miles
    Test number
    153539579401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass29,355 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,355 miles
    Test number
    134326388433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,803 miles
    Test number
    161185887449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,798 miles (+1,903)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,798 miles
    Test number
    382255587081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,895 miles
    Test number
    893286686002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T116 JDB

Does T116 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T116 JDB expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T116 JDB?
The MOT on T116 JDB expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T116 JDB done?
T116 JDB was recorded at 71,316 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 2,449 miles a year.
Has T116 JDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T116 JDB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T116 JDB 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 T116 JDB find?
T116 JDB passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 8 advisories: central exhaust middle box outer skin corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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