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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T199 JRLMOT history

T199 JRL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 63,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2022
Mileage
63,716 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T199 JRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T199 JRL was last recorded at 63,716 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 2,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,642 miles · 27 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,074 miles
Average per year
3,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 63,716 miles
  • 2021 – 61,642 miles
  • 2020 – 57,882 miles
  • 2019 – 55,534 miles
  • 2018 – 52,977 miles
  • 2017 – 48,448 miles
  • 2016 – 44,350 miles
  • 2015 – 42,788 miles
  • 2014 – 40,474 miles
  • 2013 – 30,509 miles
  • 2012 – 27,307 miles
  • 2011 – 22,918 miles
  • 2010 – 22,742 miles
  • 2009 – 22,306 miles
  • 2008 – 21,968 miles
  • 2007 – 20,013 miles
  • 2006 – 1,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail63,716 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable axle beam corroded (5.1.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 tyres wearing on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Light corrosion to o/s/f wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Light corrosion to rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Light corrosion to rear brake hose ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight play in n/s tie rod end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail63,716 miles (+2,074)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,716 miles
    Test number
    277689983496
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable axle beam corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,642 miles (+3,760)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,642 miles
    Test number
    334996596633
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has some cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axel has slightly corroded

  3. Pass57,882 miles (+2,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    661420697542
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass55,534 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,534 miles
    Test number
    637287466151
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to o/s/f wishbone
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to rear brake hose ends

  5. Fail55,534 miles (+2,557)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,534 miles
    Test number
    434220423057
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to o/s/f wishbone
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to rear brake hose ends

  6. Pass52,977 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,977 miles
    Test number
    817299107868
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s tie rod end

  7. Fail52,933 miles (+4,485)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,933 miles
    Test number
    403451839016
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s tie rod end

  8. Pass48,448 miles (+4,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,448 miles
    Test number
    987145371995
    • AdvisorySlight cracking to rear tyre treads
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s tierod end

  9. Pass44,350 miles (+1,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,350 miles
    Test number
    355282601370
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight cracking

  10. Pass42,788 miles (+2,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,788 miles
    Test number
    715129065044
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass40,474 miles (+9,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,474 miles
    Test number
    545168174052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass30,509 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,509 miles
    Test number
    337052383073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,307 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,307 miles
    Test number
    219019062066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,918 miles (+176)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,918 miles
    Test number
    336736771056
    • NoteFront nearside and offside brake disks rusty
    • NoteRear fog lamp switch stiff

  15. Pass22,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,742 miles
    Test number
    262671110451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,742 miles (+436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,742 miles
    Test number
    682850510104
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass22,306 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,306 miles
    Test number
    373397119180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,968 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,968 miles
    Test number
    841570728189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,013 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,013 miles
    Test number
    483341027125
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin poor

  20. Fail20,013 miles (+18,232)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,013 miles
    Test number
    952441627187
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin poor

  21. Pass1,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    1,781 miles
    Test number
    951154326150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T199 JRL

Does T199 JRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T199 JRL expired on 22 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T199 JRL?
The MOT on T199 JRL expired on 22 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T199 JRL done?
T199 JRL was recorded at 63,716 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 3,904 miles a year.
Has T199 JRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T199 JRL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T199 JRL 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 T199 JRL find?
T199 JRL failed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear axle deformed and unserviceable axle beam corroded; nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split; offside front suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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