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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T242 WYJMOT history

T242 WYJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 61,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,363 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 WYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 WYJ was last recorded at 61,363 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,423 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,940 miles
Average per year
2,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,363 miles
  • 2025 – 59,423 miles
  • 2024 – 51,370 miles
  • 2023 – 43,954 miles
  • 2022 – 39,096 miles
  • 2021 – 33,760 miles
  • 2020 – 32,811 miles
  • 2019 – 30,449 miles
  • 2018 – 28,619 miles
  • 2017 – 25,317 miles
  • 2016 – 22,374 miles
  • 2015 – 19,682 miles
  • 2014 – 18,679 miles
  • 2013 – 17,403 miles
  • 2012 – 16,649 miles
  • 2011 – 16,111 miles
  • 2010 – 15,598 miles
  • 2009 – 14,954 miles
  • 2008 – 14,468 miles
  • 2007 – 13,782 miles
  • 2006 – 12,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,363 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,363 miles
    Test number
    682220019855
    • 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))

  2. Fail61,363 miles (+1,940)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,363 miles
    Test number
    982688095070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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))

  3. Pass59,423 miles (+8,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,423 miles
    Test number
    177185182053
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass51,370 miles (+7,416)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    51,370 miles
    Test number
    248380376917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,954 miles (+4,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    43,954 miles
    Test number
    588721813902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass39,096 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    39,096 miles
    Test number
    220437615804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail39,073 miles (+5,313)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,073 miles
    Test number
    882990346791
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass33,760 miles (+949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    33,760 miles
    Test number
    259538667933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass32,811 miles (+2,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,811 miles
    Test number
    220609417485
    • 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))

  10. Pass30,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,449 miles
    Test number
    483246052794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,449 miles (+1,830)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,449 miles
    Test number
    864642803528
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass28,619 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,619 miles
    Test number
    581768338751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,317 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,317 miles
    Test number
    944862591549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,374 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,374 miles
    Test number
    817817309297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,682 miles (+1,003)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,682 miles
    Test number
    228240955489
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteRear exhaust poor condition

  16. Fail18,679 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,679 miles
    Test number
    489806224104
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding
    • NoteSlight perishing on outer wall of offside rear tyre

  17. Pass18,679 miles (+1,276)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,679 miles
    Test number
    689896624161
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding
    • NoteSlight perishing on outer wall of offside rear tyre

  18. Pass17,403 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,403 miles
    Test number
    747676213159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,649 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,649 miles
    Test number
    989207712182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,111 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,111 miles
    Test number
    405973641144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,598 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,598 miles
    Test number
    243569430477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,954 miles (+486)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,954 miles
    Test number
    633087229198
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on tread on inner edge

  23. Fail14,468 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,468 miles
    Test number
    213856038130
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass14,468 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,468 miles
    Test number
    243686538100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,782 miles
    Test number
    260459127143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,782 miles (+1,134)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,782 miles
    Test number
    904679327155
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass12,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,648 miles
    Test number
    822449126141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail12,648 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,648 miles
    Test number
    880719826164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about T242 WYJ

Does T242 WYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T242 WYJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T242 WYJ?
The MOT on T242 WYJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T242 WYJ done?
T242 WYJ was recorded at 61,363 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,446 miles a year.
Has T242 WYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 WYJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T242 WYJ 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 WYJ find?
T242 WYJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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