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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T162 JWFMOT history

T162 JWF is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 62,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
62,154 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T162 JWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T162 JWF was last recorded at 62,154 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,154 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,154 miles
  • 2025 – 60,204 miles
  • 2024 – 58,184 miles
  • 2023 – 55,109 miles
  • 2022 – 52,583 miles
  • 2021 – 51,484 miles
  • 2020 – 50,500 miles
  • 2019 – 48,612 miles
  • 2018 – 46,870 miles
  • 2017 – 46,254 miles
  • 2016 – 45,695 miles
  • 2015 – 45,076 miles
  • 2014 – 44,410 miles
  • 2013 – 43,869 miles
  • 2012 – 43,275 miles
  • 2011 – 42,669 miles
  • 2010 – 42,063 miles
  • 2009 – 41,252 miles
  • 2008 – 40,364 miles
  • 2007 – 39,470 miles
  • 2006 – 37,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,154 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    62,154 miles
    Test number
    251132949297
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Fail62,154 miles (+1,950)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,154 miles
    Test number
    469565045509
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass60,204 miles (+2,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,204 miles
    Test number
    845839924004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass58,184 miles (+3,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,184 miles
    Test number
    342043708179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass55,109 miles (+2,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,109 miles
    Test number
    780537340014
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass52,583 miles (+1,099)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,583 miles
    Test number
    992820648576
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass51,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,484 miles
    Test number
    803920105059
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail51,484 miles (+984)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,484 miles
    Test number
    127141168463
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass50,500 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    260280082301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Fail50,500 miles (+1,888)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    131235673199
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass48,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,612 miles
    Test number
    883198134151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,612 miles (+1,742)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,612 miles
    Test number
    165824782429
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake imbalanced more than 50% across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass46,870 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,870 miles
    Test number
    587395849851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,254 miles
    Test number
    932633372873
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail46,254 miles (+559)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,254 miles
    Test number
    904750827389
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades torn on edges

  16. Pass45,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,695 miles
    Test number
    641964480543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak eng

  17. Fail45,695 miles (+619)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,695 miles
    Test number
    116306504420
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake compensator (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak eng

  18. Pass45,076 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,076 miles
    Test number
    116571275016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN /s and o/s front tyres edge wear

  19. Fail45,076 miles (+666)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,076 miles
    Test number
    337101175066
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN /s and o/s front tyres edge wear

  20. Pass44,410 miles (+541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    538912564052
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass43,869 miles (+594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,869 miles
    Test number
    929110063009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass43,275 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,275 miles
    Test number
    855061162086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,669 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,669 miles
    Test number
    139444071030
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail42,666 miles (+603)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,666 miles
    Test number
    635443571093
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass42,063 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    252767660018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,252 miles (+888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,252 miles
    Test number
    131219069466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass40,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,364 miles
    Test number
    592110378062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,364 miles (+894)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,364 miles
    Test number
    712150278041
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass39,470 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,470 miles
    Test number
    633521477086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass37,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,649 miles
    Test number
    192808166069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T162 JWF

Does T162 JWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T162 JWF is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T162 JWF?
The MOT on T162 JWF is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T162 JWF done?
T162 JWF was recorded at 62,154 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 1,193 miles a year.
Has T162 JWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T162 JWF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T162 JWF 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 T162 JWF find?
T162 JWF passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: coolant leak.

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