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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T128 AVJMOT history

T128 AVJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
111,696 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T128 AVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T128 AVJ was last recorded at 111,696 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 4,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2011: 45,883 miles, lower than 47,513 miles on 6 Jul 2010.

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
107,260 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,436 miles
Average per year
3,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,696 miles
  • 2025 – 107,260 miles
  • 2024 – 101,878 miles
  • 2023 – 99,277 miles
  • 2022 – 92,905 miles
  • 2021 – 91,124 miles
  • 2019 – 85,020 miles
  • 2018 – 70,409 miles
  • 2017 – 65,769 miles
  • 2016 – 61,754 miles
  • 2015 – 59,113 miles
  • 2014 – 56,741 miles
  • 2013 – 54,243 miles
  • 2012 – 52,411 miles
  • 2011 – 45,883 miles
  • 2010 – 47,513 miles
  • 2009 – 45,549 miles
  • 2008 – 42,375 miles
  • 2007 – 39,655 miles
  • 2006 – 36,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,696 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate , borderline .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,696 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    111,696 miles
    Test number
    187460426558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,260 miles (+5,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,260 miles
    Test number
    743239151236
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass101,878 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,878 miles
    Test number
    882794665881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,277 miles
    Test number
    928813516984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,277 miles (+6,372)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,277 miles
    Test number
    293288983622
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass92,905 miles (+432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,905 miles
    Test number
    963513854208
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides lower wheel arches are corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate , borderline . (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail92,473 miles (+1,349)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    746969576951
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides lower wheel arches are corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate , borderline . (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass91,124 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,124 miles
    Test number
    364667324270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r outer wheel arches slight corroded

  9. Fail91,121 miles (+6,101)1 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,121 miles
    Test number
    250556437809
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r outer wheel arches slight corroded

  10. Pass85,020 miles (+14,611)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,020 miles
    Test number
    581931261848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly worn and lipped and inner surfaces are badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch to outer wheel arch seam badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight knocking noise from lower steering column are when steering is rocked

  11. Pass70,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,409 miles
    Test number
    755295960288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail70,409 miles (+4,640)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,409 miles
    Test number
    474393529202
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass65,769 miles (+4,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,769 miles
    Test number
    223434017914
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes into rear load valve and to both rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass61,754 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,754 miles
    Test number
    327178749680
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes into rear load valve and to offside rear flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail61,753 miles (+2,640)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    189990651675
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes into rear load valve and to offside rear flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWipers deteriorated

  16. Pass59,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,113 miles
    Test number
    518383065175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,113 miles (+2,372)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,113 miles
    Test number
    368542865128
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass56,741 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,741 miles
    Test number
    445103664119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,243 miles (+1,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,243 miles
    Test number
    737781463192
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  20. Pass52,411 miles (+6,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,411 miles
    Test number
    847687772194
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass45,883 miles (-1,630)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,883 miles
    Test number
    136376791146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,513 miles (+1,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    570517880137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,549 miles (+3,174)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,549 miles
    Test number
    423131999197
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass42,375 miles (+2,720)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,375 miles
    Test number
    644072398104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass39,655 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,655 miles
    Test number
    284410397118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,912 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,912 miles
    Test number
    260411606248
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T128 AVJ

Does T128 AVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T128 AVJ is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T128 AVJ?
The MOT on T128 AVJ is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T128 AVJ done?
T128 AVJ was recorded at 111,696 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,749 miles a year.
Has T128 AVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T128 AVJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T128 AVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T128 AVJ find?
T128 AVJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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