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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

T32 MKJMOT history

T32 MKJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 86,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2025
Mileage
86,384 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T32 MKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T32 MKJ was last recorded at 86,384 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,383 miles · 19 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,384 miles
  • 2023 – 80,722 miles
  • 2022 – 77,963 miles
  • 2021 – 68,581 miles
  • 2020 – 60,741 miles
  • 2019 – 58,019 miles
  • 2018 – 55,429 miles
  • 2017 – 45,915 miles
  • 2016 – 37,419 miles
  • 2015 – 28,532 miles
  • 2014 – 17,670 miles
  • 2013 – 16,379 miles
  • 2012 – 15,624 miles
  • 2011 – 14,650 miles
  • 2010 – 13,550 miles
  • 2009 – 11,940 miles
  • 2008 – 9,669 miles
  • 2007 – 7,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,384 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • High level brake light innop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,384 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,384 miles
    Test number
    127212856026
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  2. Fail86,383 miles (+5,661)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    622379179824
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  3. Pass80,722 miles (+2,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,722 miles
    Test number
    475231824888
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass77,963 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,963 miles
    Test number
    118599961694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,844 miles (+9,263)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,844 miles
    Test number
    998437036823
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle will not open from inside as well as outside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass68,581 miles (+35)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,581 miles
    Test number
    617540651548
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light innop
  7. Fail68,546 miles (+7,805)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,546 miles
    Test number
    935710305999
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper brake lever not at stop position when park brake not applied (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light innop
    • AdvisoryN s f and o s f headlight lenses deteriorating
  8. Pass60,741 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,741 miles
    Test number
    620006228255
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s r and o s r lower pipe nuts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and o s r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN s f and o s f head light lenses deteriorating
  9. Fail60,741 miles (+2,722)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,741 miles
    Test number
    465599721044
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s r and o s r lower pipe nuts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and o s r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN s f and o s f head light lenses deteriorating
  10. Pass58,019 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    993254494782
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine M/L/On
  11. Fail58,017 miles (+2,588)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    528541847080
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. Pass55,429 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,429 miles
    Test number
    386073507001
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  13. Fail55,427 miles (+9,512)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,427 miles
    Test number
    672942115768
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  14. Pass45,915 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,915 miles
    Test number
    574755508190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter split and sealant applied (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Fail45,914 miles (+8,495)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,914 miles
    Test number
    631850199097
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter split and sealant applied (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass37,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,419 miles
    Test number
    420542631944
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing between tread pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing between tread pattern
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle trays fitted obscuring components
  17. Fail37,417 miles (+8,885)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,417 miles
    Test number
    115651851559
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing between tread pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing between tread pattern
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle trays fitted obscuring components
  18. Pass28,532 miles (+10,862)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,532 miles
    Test number
    137390545100
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass17,670 miles (+1,291)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,670 miles
    Test number
    826976524197
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass16,379 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    16,379 miles
    Test number
    585656293179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,200 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,200 miles
    Test number
    678816603111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  22. Pass16,200 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    16,200 miles
    Test number
    956606903189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,624 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    15,624 miles
    Test number
    838728012166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,650 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,650 miles
    Test number
    206638011472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail14,648 miles (+1,098)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,648 miles
    Test number
    188427011130
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  26. Pass13,550 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,550 miles
    Test number
    480101310130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,940 miles
    Test number
    472972719176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail11,940 miles (+2,271)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,940 miles
    Test number
    252632219411
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  29. Pass9,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,669 miles
    Test number
    373626308150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail9,669 miles (+2,153)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,669 miles
    Test number
    251256508448
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
  31. Pass7,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    7,516 miles
    Test number
    954357907173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    124428516100
    • NoteExhaust starting to rust

Questions about T32 MKJ

Does T32 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T32 MKJ expired on 16 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T32 MKJ?
The MOT on T32 MKJ expired on 16 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T32 MKJ done?
T32 MKJ was recorded at 86,384 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 4,671 miles a year.
Has T32 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T32 MKJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T32 MKJ 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 T32 MKJ find?
T32 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp insecure; offside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

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