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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T245 JMSMOT history

T245 JMS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 41,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
41,858 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T245 JMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T245 JMS was last recorded at 41,858 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,934 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
924 miles
Average per year
1,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,858 miles
  • 2025 – 40,934 miles
  • 2024 – 39,261 miles
  • 2023 – 37,835 miles
  • 2022 – 36,790 miles
  • 2021 – 35,423 miles
  • 2020 – 35,103 miles
  • 2019 – 34,113 miles
  • 2018 – 33,645 miles
  • 2017 – 33,303 miles
  • 2016 – 31,789 miles
  • 2015 – 31,438 miles
  • 2014 – 30,096 miles
  • 2013 – 29,173 miles
  • 2012 – 27,996 miles
  • 2011 – 26,564 miles
  • 2010 – 25,355 miles
  • 2009 – 23,854 miles
  • 2008 – 22,043 miles
  • 2007 – 18,995 miles
  • 2006 – 17,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,858 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILINCER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,858 miles (+924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    41,858 miles
    Test number
    629496396048
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass40,934 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,934 miles
    Test number
    511809281861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail40,932 miles (+1,671)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,932 miles
    Test number
    155684605891
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOSR wheel arch corroded (sharp edge)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass39,261 miles (+1,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    39,261 miles
    Test number
    315879079892
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST MID CORRODED (JOIN)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST REAR SILINCE CORRODED (TAIL PIPE)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGE 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass37,835 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    37,835 miles
    Test number
    558048734075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILINCER (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail37,833 miles (+1,043)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,833 miles
    Test number
    856823551599
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/13 BULGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILINCER (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass36,790 miles (+1,367)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    36,790 miles
    Test number
    521820660464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass35,423 miles (+320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,423 miles
    Test number
    282247052415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass35,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,103 miles
    Test number
    252029609580
    • 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))

  10. Fail35,103 miles (+990)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,103 miles
    Test number
    494207458115
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass34,113 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,113 miles
    Test number
    563728557136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,645 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,645 miles
    Test number
    943821224520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,303 miles (+1,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,303 miles
    Test number
    367171977990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  14. Pass31,789 miles (+351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,789 miles
    Test number
    749420522001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass31,438 miles (+1,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,438 miles
    Test number
    836624165087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass30,096 miles (+923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,096 miles
    Test number
    865336064081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass29,173 miles (+1,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,173 miles
    Test number
    206522173075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass27,996 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,996 miles
    Test number
    855506172010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,564 miles (+1,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,564 miles
    Test number
    475779161096
    • NoteFront brake discs have corrosion on inside.

  20. Pass25,355 miles (+1,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,355 miles
    Test number
    711761670004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass23,854 miles (+1,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    132070179048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass22,043 miles (+3,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,043 miles
    Test number
    760532678033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass18,995 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,995 miles
    Test number
    212274077006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,426 miles
    Test number
    403742376099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T245 JMS

Does T245 JMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T245 JMS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T245 JMS?
The MOT on T245 JMS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T245 JMS done?
T245 JMS was recorded at 41,858 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,219 miles a year.
Has T245 JMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T245 JMS has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T245 JMS 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 T245 JMS find?
T245 JMS passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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