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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

T16 JCBMOT history

T16 JCB is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,766 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 JCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 JCB was last recorded at 54,766 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,753 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,766 miles
  • 2025 – 53,648 miles
  • 2024 – 52,250 miles
  • 2023 – 50,340 miles
  • 2022 – 48,310 miles
  • 2021 – 45,595 miles
  • 2020 – 43,457 miles
  • 2019 – 39,755 miles
  • 2018 – 35,855 miles
  • 2017 – 31,833 miles
  • 2016 – 27,546 miles
  • 2015 – 22,704 miles
  • 2014 – 18,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,766 miles
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible joint is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is deterioratingRecorded at 4 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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,766 miles (+13)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,766 miles
    Test number
    540233491252
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible joint is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

  2. Fail54,753 miles (+1,105)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,753 miles
    Test number
    302108907303
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill is corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible joint is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

  3. Pass53,648 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    297270280610
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

  4. Fail53,645 miles (+1,395)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,645 miles
    Test number
    210013509603
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

  5. Pass52,250 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,250 miles
    Test number
    324843149114
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust joint is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

  6. Fail52,250 miles (+1,910)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,250 miles
    Test number
    403023195689
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal is split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust joint is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

  7. Pass50,340 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    50,340 miles
    Test number
    207949115415
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

  8. Fail50,340 miles (+2,030)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,340 miles
    Test number
    578373607028
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

  9. Pass48,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,310 miles
    Test number
    760442062401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,310 miles (+302)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,310 miles
    Test number
    784496856070
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished, chords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail48,008 miles (+2,413)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,008 miles
    Test number
    360173152448
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass45,595 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,595 miles
    Test number
    659525517690
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail45,590 miles (+2,133)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    968103849893
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass43,457 miles (+3,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    43,457 miles
    Test number
    870974465068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass39,755 miles (+3,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,755 miles
    Test number
    802677397573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass35,855 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    35,855 miles
    Test number
    555100180719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,833 miles
    Test number
    248450179561
    • 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)

  18. Fail31,833 miles (+4,287)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,833 miles
    Test number
    203917237169
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  19. Pass27,546 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    714200250663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,704 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,704 miles
    Test number
    609823985011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,114 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,114 miles
    Test number
    848865684089
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about T16 JCB

Does T16 JCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 JCB is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 JCB?
The MOT on T16 JCB is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 JCB done?
T16 JCB was recorded at 54,766 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,970 miles a year.
Has T16 JCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 JCB has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 JCB 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 T16 JCB find?
T16 JCB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible joint is deteriorating; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are starting to perish, and 3 more.

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