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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T243 RJLMOT history

T243 RJL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 55,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
55,942 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 RJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T243 RJL was last recorded at 55,942 miles on 10 Nov 2023, 3,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,230 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,712 miles
Average per year
1,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 55,942 miles
  • 2022 – 52,230 miles
  • 2021 – 51,249 miles
  • 2020 – 50,227 miles
  • 2019 – 48,583 miles
  • 2018 – 46,791 miles
  • 2017 – 45,107 miles
  • 2016 – 43,713 miles
  • 2015 – 42,833 miles
  • 2012 – 42,662 miles
  • 2011 – 39,344 miles
  • 2010 – 38,588 miles
  • 2009 – 38,587 miles
  • 2008 – 37,140 miles
  • 2007 – 35,459 miles
  • 2006 – 32,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail55,942 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail55,942 miles (+3,712)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,942 miles
    Test number
    781524041022
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass52,230 miles (+981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,230 miles
    Test number
    802697449052
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass51,249 miles (+1,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    466220720593
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass50,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,227 miles
    Test number
    665109490181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail50,227 miles (+1,644)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,227 miles
    Test number
    293831170442
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass48,583 miles (+1,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,583 miles
    Test number
    866237014399
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryVery slight play in rear wheel bearings

  7. Pass46,791 miles (+1,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    111319039857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass45,107 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,107 miles
    Test number
    827388888334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail45,101 miles (+1,388)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,101 miles
    Test number
    866340163267
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly loose in battery tray

  10. Pass43,713 miles (+880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,713 miles
    Test number
    122460764572
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension componants corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  11. Pass42,833 miles (+171)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,833 miles
    Test number
    285830025054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads lumpy and cracking
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront suspension componants corroded

  12. Pass42,662 miles (+3,318)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,662 miles
    Test number
    747008572169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust section slightly corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on limit of inner edge (177/65 13 (T
    • NoteAirbag light on during test

  13. Pass39,344 miles (+756)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,344 miles
    Test number
    417015721141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake discs pitted slightly on inner sides of discs

  14. Pass38,588 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,588 miles
    Test number
    222924950032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Pass38,587 miles (+1,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,587 miles
    Test number
    321985359092
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass37,140 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,140 miles
    Test number
    992129048020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,459 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,459 miles
    Test number
    173580057439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,624 miles
    Test number
    964395746092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T243 RJL

Does T243 RJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T243 RJL expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T243 RJL?
The MOT on T243 RJL expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T243 RJL done?
T243 RJL was recorded at 55,942 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2023, an average of 1,315 miles a year.
Has T243 RJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 RJL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T243 RJL 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 T243 RJL find?
T243 RJL failed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2023 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch; offside rear inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 2 more.

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