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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

T31 GJNMOT history

T31 GJN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,431 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 GJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 GJN was last recorded at 83,431 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,431 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,431 miles
  • 2024 – 71,089 miles
  • 2023 – 68,289 miles
  • 2022 – 67,975 miles
  • 2021 – 63,715 miles
  • 2020 – 57,132 miles
  • 2019 – 49,440 miles
  • 2018 – 45,055 miles
  • 2017 – 27,919 miles
  • 2016 – 15,706 miles
  • 2015 – 14,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,431 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,431 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,431 miles
    Test number
    660604624808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail83,431 miles (+12,342)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,431 miles
    Test number
    170574286530
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass71,089 miles (+2,800)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,089 miles
    Test number
    570337074484
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass68,289 miles (+314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,289 miles
    Test number
    298840197235
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension very rusty

  5. Pass67,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,975 miles
    Test number
    498932844278
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,973 miles (+4,258)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,973 miles
    Test number
    727193532478
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,715 miles (+6,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,715 miles
    Test number
    443058051268
    • 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))

  8. Pass57,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,132 miles
    Test number
    324177732330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent profile tyre front to rear 185/65r15 front should be 185/60r15 as fitted to rear

  9. Fail57,130 miles (+7,690)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    552313112665
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent profile tyre front to rear 185/65r15 front should be 185/60r15 as fitted to rear

  10. Pass49,440 miles (+4,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,440 miles
    Test number
    982078548492
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass45,055 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,055 miles
    Test number
    407446279436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,029 miles (+6,603)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,029 miles
    Test number
    436542765998
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on - Not indicative of a fault.

  13. Pass38,426 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,426 miles
    Test number
    383385919175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEml on. will be a fail next mot

  14. Fail38,426 miles (+10,507)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,426 miles
    Test number
    753237881358
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEml on. will be a fail next mot

  15. Pass27,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,919 miles
    Test number
    636971183987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,919 miles (+12,213)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,919 miles
    Test number
    147805357444
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass15,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,706 miles
    Test number
    476079397978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,706 miles (+1,205)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,706 miles
    Test number
    400578414894
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass14,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    14,501 miles
    Test number
    515931635002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 GJN

Does T31 GJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 GJN is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T31 GJN?
The MOT on T31 GJN is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 GJN done?
T31 GJN was recorded at 83,431 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 6,343 miles a year.
Has T31 GJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 GJN has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T31 GJN 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 T31 GJN find?
T31 GJN passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged, and 2 more.

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