Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T213 MKJMOT history
T213 MKJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,664 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 150,664 mi
- At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,972 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T213 MKJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Oct 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
T213 MKJ was last recorded at 150,664 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 8,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 142,551 miles · 15 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,113 miles
- Average per year
- 5,972 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 150,664 miles
- 2022 – 142,551 miles
- 2021 – 136,511 miles
- 2020 – 129,133 miles
- 2019 – 123,650 miles
- 2017 – 112,337 miles
- 2016 – 104,470 miles
- 2015 – 93,737 miles
- 2014 – 89,257 miles
- 2013 – 85,351 miles
- 2012 – 81,512 miles
- 2011 – 77,297 miles
- 2010 – 73,166 miles
- 2009 – 67,895 miles
- 2008 – 60,910 miles
- 2007 – 52,215 miles
- 2006 – 45,795 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail150,664 miles
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body, sills and arches
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail150,664 miles (+8,113)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,664 miles
- Test number
- 205937231527
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body, sills and arches
Pass142,551 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 142,551 miles
- Test number
- 555123560891
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components
Fail142,551 miles (+6,040)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,551 miles
- Test number
- 283735651792
- Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHas slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components
Pass136,511 miles (+7,378)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 136,511 miles
- Test number
- 830811038158
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
- AdvisorySlight blow from front exhaust
Pass129,133 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 129,133 miles
- Test number
- 450930615041
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail129,133 miles (+5,483)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,133 miles
- Test number
- 479246959959
- MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass123,650 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 123,650 miles
- Test number
- 434792099889
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,636 miles (+12)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,636 miles
- Test number
- 415839851239
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,624 miles (+11,287)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,624 miles
- Test number
- 806727357386
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,337 miles (+7,867)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 112,337 miles
- Test number
- 689067882161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,470 miles (+10,733)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 104,470 miles
- Test number
- 436740287294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 93,737 miles
- Test number
- 468179165001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,737 miles (+4,480)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,737 miles
- Test number
- 216129965056
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Pass89,257 miles (+3,906)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 89,257 miles
- Test number
- 885707074022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,351 miles (+3,839)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 85,351 miles
- Test number
- 919455393075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,512 miles (+4,215)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 81,512 miles
- Test number
- 755880082021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,297 miles (+4,131)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 77,297 miles
- Test number
- 589089981070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,166 miles (+5,271)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 73,166 miles
- Test number
- 934344380053
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass67,895 miles (+6,985)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 67,895 miles
- Test number
- 631045389061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,910 miles (+8,695)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 60,910 miles
- Test number
- 894839888038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,215 miles (+6,420)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 52,215 miles
- Test number
- 594005387087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 45,795 miles
- Test number
- 743843096079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T213 MKJ
- Does T213 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T213 MKJ expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T213 MKJ?
- The MOT on T213 MKJ expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T213 MKJ done?
- T213 MKJ was recorded at 150,664 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 5,972 miles a year.
- Has T213 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T213 MKJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on T213 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 T213 MKJ find?
- T213 MKJ failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch; offside rear wheel bearing has excessive play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.
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