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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T224 JECMOT history

T224 JEC is a green diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
153,347 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T224 JEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T224 JEC was last recorded at 153,347 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,857 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,490 miles
Average per year
5,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,347 miles
  • 2025 – 150,857 miles
  • 2024 – 148,372 miles
  • 2023 – 143,992 miles
  • 2022 – 138,966 miles
  • 2021 – 135,317 miles
  • 2019 – 130,112 miles
  • 2018 – 124,811 miles
  • 2017 – 118,472 miles
  • 2016 – 111,959 miles
  • 2015 – 108,484 miles
  • 2014 – 104,721 miles
  • 2013 – 98,012 miles
  • 2012 – 78,657 miles
  • 2011 – 69,209 miles
  • 2010 – 64,618 miles
  • 2009 – 61,239 miles
  • 2008 – 57,235 miles
  • 2007 – 53,331 miles
  • 2006 – 46,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,347 miles
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail153,347 miles (+2,490)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,347 miles
    Test number
    761766965564
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,857 miles (+2,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,857 miles
    Test number
    884456403875
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,372 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,372 miles
    Test number
    555968145549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,992 miles (+5,026)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,992 miles
    Test number
    477414471665
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,966 miles (+39)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,966 miles
    Test number
    329736780997
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail138,927 miles (+3,610)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,927 miles
    Test number
    460238236327
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass135,317 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,317 miles
    Test number
    614300074711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,112 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,112 miles
    Test number
    854051949656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,811 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    124,811 miles
    Test number
    571746109732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,472 miles (+6,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,472 miles
    Test number
    679206307978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre balding on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine check lamp on

  11. Pass111,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,959 miles
    Test number
    569256286377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail111,959 miles (+3,475)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,959 miles
    Test number
    885849031705
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass108,484 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    727722439368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,721 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    104,721 miles
    Test number
    397169444359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,012 miles
    Test number
    726224453344
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  16. Fail98,012 miles (+9,723)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,012 miles
    Test number
    657144453333
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • DangerousO/S TRACK ROD GAITTOR IS TWISTED
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  17. Pass88,289 miles (+9,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    88,289 miles
    Test number
    529554503073
    • NoteNearside rear sill corroded

  18. Pass78,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,657 miles
    Test number
    326322512002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,657 miles (+9,448)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,657 miles
    Test number
    615702012006
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear floor slightly damaged

  20. Pass69,209 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,209 miles
    Test number
    195167221439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,194 miles (+4,576)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,194 miles
    Test number
    137452221407
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass64,618 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    114892520026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,239 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    163671529086
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass61,239 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    894111829041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,235 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,235 miles
    Test number
    651573928091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,331 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,331 miles
    Test number
    613590927064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,828 miles
    Test number
    400650026094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T224 JEC

Does T224 JEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T224 JEC expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T224 JEC?
The MOT on T224 JEC expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T224 JEC done?
T224 JEC was recorded at 153,347 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,289 miles a year.
Has T224 JEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T224 JEC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T224 JEC 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 T224 JEC find?
T224 JEC failed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: rear brakes imbalanced across an axle; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2; service brake efficiency below requirements, and 2 more.

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