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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T137 JLFMOT history

T137 JLF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
110,738 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T137 JLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T137 JLF was last recorded at 110,738 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 8,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,519 miles · 14 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
8,219 miles
Average per year
5,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,738 miles
  • 2021 – 102,519 miles
  • 2020 – 91,547 miles
  • 2019 – 86,529 miles
  • 2018 – 79,917 miles
  • 2017 – 71,423 miles
  • 2016 – 64,257 miles
  • 2015 – 63,846 miles
  • 2014 – 58,923 miles
  • 2013 – 53,724 miles
  • 2012 – 49,232 miles
  • 2011 – 45,694 miles
  • 2010 – 43,351 miles
  • 2009 – 35,337 miles
  • 2008 – 28,670 miles
  • 2007 – 25,801 miles
  • 2006 – 23,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,738 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,738 miles (+8,219)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,738 miles
    Test number
    751672105909
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,519 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,519 miles
    Test number
    517718808841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,472 miles (+10,925)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,472 miles
    Test number
    428586133534
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass91,547 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    619276391176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,529 miles (+6,612)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    994958185741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,917 miles (+8,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    702958044696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass71,423 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,423 miles
    Test number
    691687986301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,112 miles (+6,855)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,112 miles
    Test number
    520997392507
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass64,257 miles (+411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,257 miles
    Test number
    183841495117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass63,846 miles (+4,923)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,846 miles
    Test number
    699322345092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBody corrosion os door & osr wheel arch

  11. Pass58,923 miles (+5,199)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,923 miles
    Test number
    498437074099
    • NoteSlight rust stain around OSF arm bush

  12. Pass53,724 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,724 miles
    Test number
    635699473080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,232 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    906853282061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,694 miles (+2,343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,694 miles
    Test number
    349355481051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  15. Pass43,351 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,351 miles
    Test number
    180876480064
    • NoteDamage to nearside front of vehicle
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Fail43,351 miles (+8,014)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,351 miles
    Test number
    631076580066
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front of vehicle
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass35,337 miles (+6,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,337 miles
    Test number
    233806879017
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass28,670 miles (+2,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,670 miles
    Test number
    972579978016
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass25,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,801 miles
    Test number
    362011777002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,801 miles (+2,021)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,801 miles
    Test number
    682241077032
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

  21. Pass23,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,780 miles
    Test number
    170775866061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T137 JLF

Does T137 JLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T137 JLF expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T137 JLF?
The MOT on T137 JLF expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T137 JLF done?
T137 JLF was recorded at 110,738 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 5,159 miles a year.
Has T137 JLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T137 JLF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T137 JLF 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 T137 JLF find?
T137 JLF passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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