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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T229 DJOMOT history

T229 DJO is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 61,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2025
Mileage
61,901 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 DJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 DJO was last recorded at 61,901 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,763 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
1,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,901 miles
  • 2023 – 61,763 miles
  • 2022 – 61,622 miles
  • 2021 – 61,190 miles
  • 2020 – 60,717 miles
  • 2019 – 59,987 miles
  • 2018 – 59,320 miles
  • 2017 – 58,773 miles
  • 2016 – 58,093 miles
  • 2015 – 57,194 miles
  • 2014 – 55,891 miles
  • 2013 – 54,516 miles
  • 2012 – 52,827 miles
  • 2011 – 50,904 miles
  • 2010 – 48,742 miles
  • 2009 – 46,698 miles
  • 2008 – 44,614 miles
  • 2007 – 42,571 miles
  • 2006 – 40,387 miles
  • 2005 – 38,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,901 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,901 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,901 miles
    Test number
    500416573348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,763 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,763 miles
    Test number
    433880262655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,622 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,622 miles
    Test number
    676352209431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,190 miles
    Test number
    127024879589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail61,190 miles (+473)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,190 miles
    Test number
    803761150401
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,717 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,717 miles
    Test number
    808155843640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,987 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,987 miles
    Test number
    916459789929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,320 miles (+547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    362372083475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass58,773 miles (+680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,773 miles
    Test number
    548923756632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass58,093 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,093 miles
    Test number
    481924760366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass57,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    963576557557
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre nailed

  12. Fail57,194 miles (+1,303)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    176270619308
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre nailed

  13. Pass55,891 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    658127714328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,516 miles
    Test number
    529286213350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,516 miles (+1,689)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,516 miles
    Test number
    315376113356
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Fail52,827 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,827 miles
    Test number
    445427912305
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/S REAR VALVE STEM PERISHING
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE NAILED
    • NoteSLIGHT ROTATIONAL NOISE FROM O/S REAR WHEEL

  17. Pass52,827 miles (+1,923)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,827 miles
    Test number
    505497112350
    • NoteN/S REAR VALVE STEM PERISHING
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE NAILED
    • NoteSLIGHT ROTATIONAL NOISE FROM O/S REAR WHEEL

  18. Pass50,904 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,904 miles
    Test number
    997219191260
    • NoteN/S REAR VALVE STEM STARTING TO PERISH

  19. Fail50,903 miles (+2,161)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    245679791220
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/S REAR VALVE STEM STARTING TO PERISH

  20. Pass48,742 miles (+2,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,742 miles
    Test number
    232775710329
    • NoteN/S REAR VALVE STEM STARTING TO PERISH

  21. Pass46,698 miles (+2,084)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,698 miles
    Test number
    563740829396
    • NoteFRONT NO PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

  22. Pass44,614 miles (+2,043)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,614 miles
    Test number
    664277318341
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP AND CORRODE
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED
    • NoteFRONT NO PLATE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

  23. Pass42,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    204779817304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail42,571 miles (+2,184)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    821859217340
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass40,387 miles (+1,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,387 miles
    Test number
    483929116465
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass38,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,466 miles
    Test number
    133051825387
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail38,466 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,466 miles
    Test number
    824121125338
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T229 DJO

Does T229 DJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T229 DJO expired on 19 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T229 DJO?
The MOT on T229 DJO expired on 19 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T229 DJO done?
T229 DJO was recorded at 61,901 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 1,234 miles a year.
Has T229 DJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 DJO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T229 DJO 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 T229 DJO find?
T229 DJO passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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