Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T242 DJOMOT history
T242 DJO is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,788 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 99,788 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,731 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T242 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
- 18 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T242 DJO was last recorded at 99,788 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 7,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,782 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,006 miles
- Average per year
- 2,731 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,788 miles
- 2024 – 89,074 miles
- 2023 – 84,635 miles
- 2021 – 83,160 miles
- 2020 – 77,971 miles
- 2019 – 74,688 miles
- 2018 – 71,680 miles
- 2017 – 68,169 miles
- 2016 – 66,340 miles
- 2015 – 64,787 miles
- 2014 – 63,121 miles
- 2013 – 61,398 miles
- 2012 – 59,814 miles
- 2011 – 58,167 miles
- 2010 – 56,644 miles
- 2009 – 54,716 miles
- 2008 – 52,048 miles
- 2007 – 50,071 miles
- 2006 – 46,280 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,788 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central Front engine loud knocking sound
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,788 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 99,788 miles
- Test number
- 140565765401
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail99,788 miles (+7,006)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,788 miles
- Test number
- 987524837539
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,782 miles (+85)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 92,782 miles
- Test number
- 441329241406
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Front engine loud knocking sound
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail92,697 miles (+3,623)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,697 miles
- Test number
- 320592516371
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor has a hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Front engine loud knocking sound
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass89,074 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 89,074 miles
- Test number
- 204495740728
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail89,074 miles (+4,439)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,074 miles
- Test number
- 240214866386
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (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))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,635 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 84,635 miles
- Test number
- 592529680677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,629 miles (+1,469)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,629 miles
- Test number
- 103589778893
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass83,160 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 83,160 miles
- Test number
- 298682503261
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail83,160 miles (+5,189)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,160 miles
- Test number
- 675587782919
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass77,971 miles2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 77,971 miles
- Test number
- 308042045716
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads overheated and crumbling
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge and just legal (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,971 miles (+3,283)2 repaired2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,971 miles
- Test number
- 408968708527
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads overheated and crumbling
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge and just legal (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,688 miles (+3,008)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,688 miles
- Test number
- 585966168639
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,680 miles (+3,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 71,680 miles
- Test number
- 530434521302
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Pass68,169 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 68,169 miles
- Test number
- 661094365301
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on inner edges
- AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
Fail68,169 miles (+1,829)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,169 miles
- Test number
- 363403678697
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on inner edges
- AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
Pass66,340 miles (+1,553)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 66,340 miles
- Test number
- 228584159022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,787 miles (+1,666)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 64,787 miles
- Test number
- 157308295020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,121 miles (+1,723)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 63,121 miles
- Test number
- 997115104197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,398 miles (+1,584)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 61,398 miles
- Test number
- 318506303146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,814 miles (+1,647)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 59,814 miles
- Test number
- 616862602108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,167 miles (+1,523)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 58,167 miles
- Test number
- 759388301121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,644 miles (+1,928)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 56,644 miles
- Test number
- 294252400172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,716 miles (+2,668)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 54,716 miles
- Test number
- 851242319184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,048 miles (+1,977)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 52,048 miles
- Test number
- 823884918155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,071 miles (+3,791)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 50,071 miles
- Test number
- 982375217194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 46,280 miles
- Test number
- 533792326189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T242 DJO
- Does T242 DJO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T242 DJO is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T242 DJO?
- The MOT on T242 DJO is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T242 DJO done?
- T242 DJO was recorded at 99,788 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,731 miles a year.
- Has T242 DJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T242 DJO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T242 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 T242 DJO find?
- T242 DJO passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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