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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T208 JCHMOT history

T208 JCH is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2023
Mileage
118,158 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T208 JCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T208 JCH was last recorded at 118,158 miles on 26 Jul 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,156 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,158 miles
  • 2021 – 112,237 miles
  • 2020 – 110,587 miles
  • 2019 – 106,633 miles
  • 2018 – 101,766 miles
  • 2017 – 95,273 miles
  • 2016 – 90,919 miles
  • 2015 – 85,631 miles
  • 2014 – 84,661 miles
  • 2013 – 79,663 miles
  • 2012 – 73,745 miles
  • 2011 – 67,871 miles
  • 2010 – 62,701 miles
  • 2009 – 57,457 miles
  • 2008 – 51,272 miles
  • 2007 – 47,555 miles
  • 2006 – 42,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,158 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front and x2 rear tyres perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose ferrule greasedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post area (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/R and O/S/R

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,158 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,158 miles
    Test number
    425634467292
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and x2 rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose ferrule greased
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail118,156 miles (+5,919)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,156 miles
    Test number
    593551479231
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe,nearside rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front and x2 rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose ferrule greased
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B post area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass112,237 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,237 miles
    Test number
    649480745267
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail112,231 miles (+1,644)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,231 miles
    Test number
    764233177271
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass110,587 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,587 miles
    Test number
    354567501602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,582 miles (+3,949)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,582 miles
    Test number
    966164740807
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass106,633 miles (+4,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    106,633 miles
    Test number
    954701201713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,766 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,766 miles
    Test number
    751358888629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,761 miles (+6,488)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,761 miles
    Test number
    621705158735
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,273 miles (+4,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,273 miles
    Test number
    546993908959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass90,919 miles (+5,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,919 miles
    Test number
    244481817168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass85,631 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,631 miles
    Test number
    249038895178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail84,661 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,661 miles
    Test number
    229719224114
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass84,661 miles (+4,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,661 miles
    Test number
    955699024108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass79,663 miles (+5,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,663 miles
    Test number
    168750933109
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass73,745 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,745 miles
    Test number
    578299422110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,871 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    438506921158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,701 miles (+5,244)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,701 miles
    Test number
    274148310107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,457 miles (+6,185)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,457 miles
    Test number
    601491829181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,272 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    170446908173
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass51,272 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    743336708191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,555 miles (+5,353)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,555 miles
    Test number
    140521737174
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear ferrules

  23. Pass42,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,202 miles
    Test number
    181699016193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T208 JCH

Does T208 JCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T208 JCH expired on 25 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T208 JCH?
The MOT on T208 JCH expired on 25 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T208 JCH done?
T208 JCH was recorded at 118,158 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2022, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has T208 JCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T208 JCH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T208 JCH 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 T208 JCH find?
T208 JCH passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2022 with 10 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint; front brake hose slightly deteriorated x2; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 greased, and 7 more.

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