Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc
T203 MKJMOT history
T203 MKJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 201,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 201,050 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T203 MKJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T203 MKJ was last recorded at 201,050 miles on 17 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 201,050 miles · 13 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 201,050 miles
- 2020 – 141,190 miles
- 2019 – 109,859 miles
- 2018 – 106,492 miles
- 2017 – 101,571 miles
- 2016 – 95,670 miles
- 2015 – 86,804 miles
- 2014 – 79,343 miles
- 2013 – 75,188 miles
- 2012 – 71,558 miles
- 2011 – 69,375 miles
- 2010 – 66,698 miles
- 2009 – 63,898 miles
- 2008 – 58,802 miles
- 2006 – 55,290 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass201,050 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,050 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 201,050 miles
- Test number
- 267908136718
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail201,050 miles (+59,860)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,050 miles
- Test number
- 969185507154
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass141,190 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 141,190 miles
- Test number
- 489139416984
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail114,190 miles (+4,331)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,190 miles
- Test number
- 813203852200
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass109,859 miles (+3,367)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,859 miles
- Test number
- 951882844625
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner arm has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner arm has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Pass106,492 miles (+4,921)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 106,492 miles
- Test number
- 315207612519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,571 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 101,571 miles
- Test number
- 643920627898
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail101,571 miles (+5,901)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,571 miles
- Test number
- 304553143745
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass95,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 95,670 miles
- Test number
- 110805758227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,670 miles (+8,866)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,670 miles
- Test number
- 121931835690
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Pass86,804 miles (+7,461)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 86,804 miles
- Test number
- 659475448578
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass79,343 miles (+4,155)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 79,343 miles
- Test number
- 538167754345
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass75,188 miles (+3,630)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 75,188 miles
- Test number
- 547584953370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,558 miles (+2,183)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 71,558 miles
- Test number
- 618143462346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,375 miles (+2,677)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 69,375 miles
- Test number
- 837755461370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 66,698 miles
- Test number
- 171905660366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,698 miles (+2,800)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,698 miles
- Test number
- 711875560341
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass63,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 63,898 miles
- Test number
- 642158099196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,897 miles (+5,095)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,897 miles
- Test number
- 532588499133
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,802 miles (+3,512)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 58,802 miles
- Test number
- 380219008070
- NoteFront number plate cracked/damaged
Pass55,290 miles (+4,219)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 55,290 miles
- Test number
- 320551966377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,071 miles (+9)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 51,071 miles
- Test number
- 792224116189
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteOil leak
Fail51,062 miles4 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,062 miles
- Test number
- 780341916106
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
- NoteFront no plate cracked
Questions about T203 MKJ
- Does T203 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T203 MKJ expired on 16 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T203 MKJ?
- The MOT on T203 MKJ expired on 16 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T203 MKJ done?
- T203 MKJ was recorded at 201,050 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2022, an average of 9,527 miles a year.
- Has T203 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T203 MKJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on T203 MKJ 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 T203 MKJ find?
- T203 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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