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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T257 JEYMOT history

T257 JEY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
81,734 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 JEY
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
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 JEY was last recorded at 81,734 miles on 29 Nov 2021, 2,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,808 miles · 1 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,926 miles
Average per year
4,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 81,734 miles
  • 2020 – 78,808 miles
  • 2019 – 69,331 miles
  • 2018 – 63,969 miles
  • 2017 – 60,177 miles
  • 2016 – 46,358 miles
  • 2015 – 38,547 miles
  • 2014 – 29,125 miles
  • 2013 – 21,196 miles
  • 2012 – 18,320 miles
  • 2011 – 17,863 miles
  • 2010 – 16,335 miles
  • 2009 – 15,469 miles
  • 2008 – 14,582 miles
  • 2007 – 14,041 miles
  • 2006 – 13,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,734 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Heat shield lose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre marked as a 2003 tyre strongly advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,734 miles
    Test number
    236445737317
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,734 miles (+2,926)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,734 miles
    Test number
    996892826948
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,808 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,808 miles
    Test number
    181239809883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield lose

  4. Fail78,808 miles (+9,477)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,808 miles
    Test number
    550218753187
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield lose

  5. Pass69,331 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,331 miles
    Test number
    418980948210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre marked as a 2003 tyre strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  6. Fail69,331 miles (+5,362)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,331 miles
    Test number
    307963824662
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre marked as a 2003 tyre strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  7. Pass63,969 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,969 miles
    Test number
    690191331627
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Fail63,969 miles (+3,792)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,969 miles
    Test number
    306778401778
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass60,177 miles (+13,819)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,177 miles
    Test number
    201730862728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,358 miles (+7,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    581882486512
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass38,547 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,547 miles
    Test number
    327770125183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre deteriorated

  12. Fail38,546 miles (+9,421)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,546 miles
    Test number
    698150425134
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre deteriorated

  13. Pass29,125 miles (+7,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,125 miles
    Test number
    299534644158
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass21,196 miles (+2,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,196 miles
    Test number
    218986633471
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass18,320 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,320 miles
    Test number
    979042442148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,863 miles
    Test number
    206238431106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,863 miles (+1,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,863 miles
    Test number
    719308731106
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass16,335 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,335 miles
    Test number
    460747240123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,469 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,469 miles
    Test number
    602057749158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,582 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,582 miles
    Test number
    773338548190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,041 miles
    Test number
    251732247168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,041 miles (+1,016)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,041 miles
    Test number
    684581047122
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass13,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,025 miles
    Test number
    952442546199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail13,025 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,025 miles
    Test number
    680742146156
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T257 JEY

Does T257 JEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T257 JEY expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T257 JEY?
The MOT on T257 JEY expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T257 JEY done?
T257 JEY was recorded at 81,734 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2021, an average of 4,426 miles a year.
Has T257 JEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 JEY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T257 JEY 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 T257 JEY find?
T257 JEY passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil.

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