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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T191 JKMMOT history

T191 JKM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
69,945 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T191 JKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T191 JKM was last recorded at 69,945 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,847 miles · 14 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
3,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 69,945 miles
  • 2023 – 58,524 miles
  • 2022 – 46,132 miles
  • 2021 – 42,775 miles
  • 2020 – 40,304 miles
  • 2019 – 38,444 miles
  • 2018 – 36,958 miles
  • 2017 – 35,307 miles
  • 2016 – 34,080 miles
  • 2015 – 31,747 miles
  • 2014 – 29,726 miles
  • 2013 – 28,360 miles
  • 2012 – 27,148 miles
  • 2011 – 25,452 miles
  • 2010 – 24,030 miles
  • 2009 – 23,115 miles
  • 2008 – 21,418 miles
  • 2007 – 18,266 miles
  • 2006 – 14,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,945 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to mid section joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake discs worn and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,945 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,945 miles
    Test number
    364744477273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail69,847 miles (+11,323)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,847 miles
    Test number
    798025249486
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass58,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,524 miles
    Test number
    294595105341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,524 miles (+12,392)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,524 miles
    Test number
    606927854825
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass46,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,132 miles
    Test number
    975427520322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,132 miles (+3,357)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,132 miles
    Test number
    721127546207
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,775 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,775 miles
    Test number
    735116223271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,304 miles
    Test number
    466149126537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Fail40,304 miles (+1,860)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,304 miles
    Test number
    535372515204
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corrosion
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass38,444 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,444 miles
    Test number
    420466879129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to front disc's advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet pipe split, screen still clearing, further investigation required
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion inner sill area's
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake efforts weak, further investigation advised

  11. Fail38,444 miles (+1,486)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,444 miles
    Test number
    976609465239
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to front disc's advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet pipe split, screen still clearing, further investigation required
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion inner sill area's
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake efforts weak, further investigation advised

  12. Pass36,958 miles (+1,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    254098243962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass35,307 miles (+1,227)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,307 miles
    Test number
    235388286957
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings noisy

  14. Pass34,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    768076793966
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to mid section joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded

  15. Fail34,080 miles (+2,333)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    386830409913
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to mid section joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge

  16. Pass31,747 miles (+2,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,747 miles
    Test number
    874907737819
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass29,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,726 miles
    Test number
    447887444260
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail29,726 miles (+1,366)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,726 miles
    Test number
    448521644257
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass28,360 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,360 miles
    Test number
    646273613242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,148 miles
    Test number
    359617222452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,148 miles (+1,696)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,148 miles
    Test number
    789707822277
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,452 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,452 miles
    Test number
    838957121248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,030 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,030 miles
    Test number
    823078080011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,115 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,115 miles
    Test number
    183462389446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,418 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,418 miles
    Test number
    871582408115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,266 miles
    Test number
    244932307468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,266 miles (+4,059)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,266 miles
    Test number
    132062207122
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cut to tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  28. Pass14,207 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,207 miles
    Test number
    962035596021
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteEngine shows signs of oil dampness

Questions about T191 JKM

Does T191 JKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T191 JKM expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T191 JKM?
The MOT on T191 JKM expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T191 JKM done?
T191 JKM was recorded at 69,945 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 3,021 miles a year.
Has T191 JKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T191 JKM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T191 JKM 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 T191 JKM find?
T191 JKM passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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