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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T153 JBUMOT history

T153 JBU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 30,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
30,642 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T153 JBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T153 JBU was last recorded at 30,642 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 2,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2007: 9,530 miles, lower than 9,778 miles on 30 Jan 2006.

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
27,937 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,705 miles
Average per year
1,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,642 miles
  • 2024 – 27,937 miles
  • 2023 – 24,670 miles
  • 2022 – 21,529 miles
  • 2021 – 19,414 miles
  • 2020 – 18,151 miles
  • 2019 – 17,248 miles
  • 2018 – 15,404 miles
  • 2017 – 15,287 miles
  • 2016 – 15,064 miles
  • 2015 – 14,664 miles
  • 2014 – 14,151 miles
  • 2013 – 13,501 miles
  • 2012 – 12,942 miles
  • 2011 – 12,242 miles
  • 2010 – 11,629 miles
  • 2009 – 11,063 miles
  • 2008 – 10,372 miles
  • 2007 – 9,530 miles
  • 2006 – 9,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,642 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,642 miles (+2,705)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    30,642 miles
    Test number
    598271296366
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass27,937 miles (+3,267)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    27,937 miles
    Test number
    565625746837
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass24,670 miles (+3,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    24,670 miles
    Test number
    778409217045
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass21,529 miles (+2,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    21,529 miles
    Test number
    973141377055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass19,414 miles (+1,263)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    19,414 miles
    Test number
    447609983976
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass18,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    18,151 miles
    Test number
    510959381432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail18,151 miles (+903)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,151 miles
    Test number
    215528252857
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass17,248 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    17,248 miles
    Test number
    842299757429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,404 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    15,404 miles
    Test number
    850886037670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,327 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    15,327 miles
    Test number
    111606389308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,287 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    15,287 miles
    Test number
    283586899727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,064 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    15,064 miles
    Test number
    203815545832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,664 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,664 miles
    Test number
    105993525072
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass14,664 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    14,664 miles
    Test number
    356183725093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,151 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    14,151 miles
    Test number
    776484924021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,501 miles (+559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    13,501 miles
    Test number
    786208023097
    • NoteRear of exhaust corroded

  17. Pass12,942 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,942 miles
    Test number
    209288512054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,242 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    12,242 miles
    Test number
    216859011078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,629 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    11,629 miles
    Test number
    542268720020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,063 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,063 miles
    Test number
    140623039480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,372 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,372 miles
    Test number
    442924428052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,530 miles (-248)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,530 miles
    Test number
    931436727040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    9,778 miles
    Test number
    154590136026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T153 JBU

Does T153 JBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T153 JBU is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T153 JBU?
The MOT on T153 JBU is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T153 JBU done?
T153 JBU was recorded at 30,642 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,055 miles a year.
Has T153 JBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T153 JBU has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T153 JBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T153 JBU find?
T153 JBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged cracked; central front items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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