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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T197 JLKMOT history

T197 JLK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 57,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
57,938 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 JLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 JLK was last recorded at 57,938 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 12,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,786 miles · 27 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
12,152 miles
Average per year
2,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 57,938 miles
  • 2021 – 45,786 miles
  • 2020 – 44,479 miles
  • 2019 – 43,567 miles
  • 2018 – 42,278 miles
  • 2017 – 40,774 miles
  • 2016 – 38,369 miles
  • 2015 – 35,863 miles
  • 2014 – 34,395 miles
  • 2013 – 33,818 miles
  • 2012 – 30,447 miles
  • 2011 – 25,775 miles
  • 2010 – 20,325 miles
  • 2009 – 17,702 miles
  • 2008 – 17,314 miles
  • 2007 – 16,910 miles
  • 2006 – 15,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,938 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass57,938 miles (+12,152)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,938 miles
    Test number
    291932391122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,786 miles
    Test number
    132384628560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail45,786 miles (+1,307)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,786 miles
    Test number
    692883028727
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass44,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,479 miles
    Test number
    714182618459
    • 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))

  5. Fail44,479 miles (+912)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,479 miles
    Test number
    598690787621
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  6. Pass43,567 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,567 miles
    Test number
    789628516284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,278 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,278 miles
    Test number
    388991154732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,774 miles
    Test number
    304654601362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,774 miles (+2,405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,774 miles
    Test number
    273502811724
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass38,369 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,369 miles
    Test number
    423520733728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,863 miles
    Test number
    616518095148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,863 miles (+1,468)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,863 miles
    Test number
    875008795111
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass34,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,395 miles
    Test number
    246322294158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,395 miles (+577)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,395 miles
    Test number
    437442294111
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass33,818 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,818 miles
    Test number
    226977403260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,816 miles (+3,369)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,816 miles
    Test number
    827996003273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Fail30,447 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,447 miles
    Test number
    287819592162
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass30,447 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,447 miles
    Test number
    768579792121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,775 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,775 miles
    Test number
    517819381119
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass25,775 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,775 miles
    Test number
    787729981138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,325 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,325 miles
    Test number
    603373790129
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass20,325 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,325 miles
    Test number
    773903890109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,702 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,702 miles
    Test number
    570085199189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,314 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,314 miles
    Test number
    600728908268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,910 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,910 miles
    Test number
    711343197136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,394 miles
    Test number
    462517586192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 JLK

Does T197 JLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 JLK expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 JLK?
The MOT on T197 JLK expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 JLK done?
T197 JLK was recorded at 57,938 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 2,588 miles a year.
Has T197 JLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 JLK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T197 JLK 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 T197 JLK find?
T197 JLK passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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