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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T281 LKJMOT history

T281 LKJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
83,925 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 LKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T281 LKJ was last recorded at 83,925 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 1,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,433 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,492 miles
Average per year
2,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,925 miles
  • 2022 – 82,433 miles
  • 2021 – 80,902 miles
  • 2020 – 78,285 miles
  • 2019 – 75,936 miles
  • 2016 – 72,844 miles
  • 2015 – 72,627 miles
  • 2014 – 70,901 miles
  • 2013 – 66,103 miles
  • 2012 – 59,907 miles
  • 2011 – 56,054 miles
  • 2010 – 51,337 miles
  • 2009 – 48,049 miles
  • 2008 – 43,701 miles
  • 2007 – 38,871 miles
  • 2006 – 34,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,925 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine hunting (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,925 miles (+1,492)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,925 miles
    Test number
    275393164693
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine hunting (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,433 miles (+1,531)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,433 miles
    Test number
    563171669286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - lipped and worn VERY almost too excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - worn/split VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Play - VERY almost too excess (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - worn/split VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome suspension components front and rear - corroded

  3. Pass80,902 miles (+2,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    110267708482
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,285 miles
    Test number
    166276147934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,285 miles (+2,349)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,285 miles
    Test number
    140271519925
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,936 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,936 miles
    Test number
    415266530989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Fail75,936 miles (+3,092)4 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,936 miles
    Test number
    411211717618
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Pass72,844 miles (+217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    627763245194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass72,627 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,627 miles
    Test number
    955897495155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,613 miles (+1,712)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,613 miles
    Test number
    619211395115
    • FailureFront wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass70,901 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,901 miles
    Test number
    356123914480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,886 miles (+4,783)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,886 miles
    Test number
    835472004254
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  13. Fail66,103 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,103 miles
    Test number
    168086693115
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass66,103 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,103 miles
    Test number
    758796793171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,907 miles
    Test number
    249808492187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,907 miles (+3,853)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,907 miles
    Test number
    819758292171
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass56,054 miles (+4,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    647516191165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,337 miles (+3,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,337 miles
    Test number
    220970200257
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass48,049 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,049 miles
    Test number
    234052789145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,701 miles (+4,830)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,701 miles
    Test number
    522689988171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on centre ex: silencer
    • NoteNew w/blade fitted to n/s for test

  21. Pass38,871 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,871 miles
    Test number
    332274887121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,896 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,896 miles
    Test number
    374277176125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing slight play
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on air pressure

Questions about T281 LKJ

Does T281 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 LKJ expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 LKJ?
The MOT on T281 LKJ 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 T281 LKJ done?
T281 LKJ was recorded at 83,925 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 2,813 miles a year.
Has T281 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 LKJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T281 LKJ 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 T281 LKJ find?
T281 LKJ failed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: emissions unable to be completed engine hunting; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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