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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T237 JNCMOT history

T237 JNC is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
129,339 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T237 JNC
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 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T237 JNC was last recorded at 129,339 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 3,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2018: 98,672 miles, lower than 102,608 miles on 27 Jun 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,396 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,943 miles
Average per year
2,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,339 miles
  • 2024 – 125,396 miles
  • 2023 – 120,798 miles
  • 2022 – 116,130 miles
  • 2021 – 112,857 miles
  • 2019 – 107,156 miles
  • 2018 – 98,672 miles
  • 2017 – 102,608 miles
  • 2016 – 98,019 miles
  • 2014 – 92,672 miles
  • 2012 – 90,000 miles
  • 2011 – 85,936 miles
  • 2010 – 82,411 miles
  • 2007 – 78,803 miles
  • 2006 – 76,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,339 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside inner/outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF/OSF/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged
  • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,339 miles (+3,943)12 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,339 miles
    Test number
    989152823766
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside inner/outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF/OSF/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front&rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass125,396 miles (+4,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,396 miles
    Test number
    658744166241
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,798 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,798 miles
    Test number
    358971117301
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail120,798 miles (+4,668)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,798 miles
    Test number
    414589322909
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,130 miles (+59)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,130 miles
    Test number
    598828502441
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail116,071 miles (+3,214)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    945653321413
    • MajorEmissions not tested unable to carry out test car misfiring and smoking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,857 miles (+45)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,857 miles
    Test number
    917330494514
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  8. Fail112,812 miles (+5,656)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,812 miles
    Test number
    690542641052
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Above subframe x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  9. Pass107,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,156 miles
    Test number
    201053938421
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail107,156 miles (+8,484)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,156 miles
    Test number
    994675393586
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass98,672 miles (-3,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    329164106196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting bracket detached

  12. Pass102,608 miles (+4,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    548977693565
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass98,019 miles (+5,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,019 miles
    Test number
    468280432830
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront flexy brake pipes cracking
    • AdvisoryRear flexy brake pipes cracking

  14. Pass92,672 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,672 miles
    Test number
    735205124232
    • NoteAdvise hand brake lever travel

  15. Fail92,670 miles (+2,670)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,670 miles
    Test number
    557860424203
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise hand brake lever travel

  16. Pass90,000 miles (+4,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,000 miles
    Test number
    777931842026
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,936 miles
    Test number
    938619431073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,936 miles (+3,525)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,936 miles
    Test number
    179019231456
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass82,411 miles (+3,608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,411 miles
    Test number
    554923840046
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass78,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,803 miles
    Test number
    404141597182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,803 miles (+1,965)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,803 miles
    Test number
    354691497141
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  22. Pass76,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,838 miles
    Test number
    402106086139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,838 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,838 miles
    Test number
    691676986167
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T237 JNC

Does T237 JNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T237 JNC expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T237 JNC?
The MOT on T237 JNC expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T237 JNC done?
T237 JNC was recorded at 129,339 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 2,753 miles a year.
Has T237 JNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T237 JNC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T237 JNC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T237 JNC find?
T237 JNC failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 12 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; nearside front inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired innersill; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 18 more.

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