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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,800 cc

T20 VLJMOT history

T20 VLJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
146,072 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 VLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 VLJ was last recorded at 146,072 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,736 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
6,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,072 miles
  • 2024 – 145,736 miles
  • 2021 – 141,174 miles
  • 2020 – 137,597 miles
  • 2019 – 135,572 miles
  • 2018 – 123,633 miles
  • 2017 – 117,912 miles
  • 2016 – 115,181 miles
  • 2015 – 110,415 miles
  • 2014 – 105,040 miles
  • 2013 – 94,718 miles
  • 2012 – 70,805 miles
  • 2011 – 63,949 miles
  • 2010 – 48,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,072 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,072 miles (+336)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,072 miles
    Test number
    403656423830
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,736 miles (+4,562)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,736 miles
    Test number
    122830432948
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,174 miles (+3,577)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    141,174 miles
    Test number
    765014254475
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  4. Pass137,597 miles (+2,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    137,597 miles
    Test number
    631298270178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,572 miles (+11,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,572 miles
    Test number
    116164176265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,633 miles (+5,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,633 miles
    Test number
    494560755759
    • AdvisoryAdvise front axle brake pads getting low.

  7. Pass117,912 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,912 miles
    Test number
    875645029262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,181 miles (+4,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,181 miles
    Test number
    188052442675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass110,415 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,415 miles
    Test number
    266881073544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,413 miles (+5,373)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,413 miles
    Test number
    181114740289
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass105,040 miles (+10,322)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    878722684109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,718 miles
    Test number
    219093273020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail94,718 miles (+23,913)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,718 miles
    Test number
    209003373085
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,805 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,805 miles
    Test number
    619007082036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,803 miles (+6,854)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    178049772478
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  16. Pass63,949 miles (+15,631)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,949 miles
    Test number
    248661901481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,318 miles
    Test number
    913654240129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,318 miles3 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,318 miles
    Test number
    394524940196
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T20 VLJ

Does T20 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T20 VLJ expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T20 VLJ?
The MOT on T20 VLJ expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T20 VLJ done?
T20 VLJ was recorded at 146,072 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 6,602 miles a year.
Has T20 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 VLJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on T20 VLJ 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 T20 VLJ find?
T20 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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