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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T342 JOLMOT history

T342 JOL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2022
Mileage
105,564 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T342 JOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T342 JOL was last recorded at 105,564 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 1,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,773 miles · 23 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,791 miles
Average per year
5,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,564 miles
  • 2021 – 103,773 miles
  • 2020 – 101,729 miles
  • 2019 – 96,896 miles
  • 2018 – 91,067 miles
  • 2017 – 84,787 miles
  • 2016 – 78,004 miles
  • 2014 – 64,617 miles
  • 2013 – 48,092 miles
  • 2012 – 36,194 miles
  • 2011 – 21,661 miles
  • 2010 – 16,458 miles
  • 2009 – 16,280 miles
  • 2008 – 16,141 miles
  • 2007 – 15,969 miles
  • 2006 – 15,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,564 miles
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to front (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to comp valve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Number plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,564 miles (+1,791)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,564 miles
    Test number
    183223672132
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corrosion

  2. Pass103,773 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,773 miles
    Test number
    334208480714
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail103,767 miles (+2,038)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,767 miles
    Test number
    530924295751
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass101,729 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,729 miles
    Test number
    914269187142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,692 miles (+4,796)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,692 miles
    Test number
    686215577674
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamp broken after catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,896 miles
    Test number
    676809602251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail96,886 miles (+5,819)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,886 miles
    Test number
    469696989440
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,067 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,067 miles
    Test number
    760725873593
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  9. Fail91,030 miles (+6,243)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,030 miles
    Test number
    436597241702
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  10. Pass84,787 miles (+6,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,787 miles
    Test number
    140438740151
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass78,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    959094034270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail78,004 miles (+13,387)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    555773377962
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,617 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,617 miles
    Test number
    819350734132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail64,617 miles (+16,525)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,617 miles
    Test number
    557239624140
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass48,092 miles (+11,898)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,092 miles
    Test number
    169556113155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside outer sill slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass36,194 miles (+14,533)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,194 miles
    Test number
    456243722102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,661 miles (+5,203)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,661 miles
    Test number
    536133761023
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass16,458 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,458 miles
    Test number
    141286450450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,280 miles (+139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,280 miles
    Test number
    104237159015
    • NotePipes on power steering rack rusting

  20. Pass16,141 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,141 miles
    Test number
    722246468074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,969 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,969 miles
    Test number
    520715067045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,786 miles
    Test number
    293935966011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,786 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,786 miles
    Test number
    940065666033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T342 JOL

Does T342 JOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T342 JOL expired on 31 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T342 JOL?
The MOT on T342 JOL expired on 31 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T342 JOL done?
T342 JOL was recorded at 105,564 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 5,657 miles a year.
Has T342 JOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T342 JOL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T342 JOL 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 T342 JOL find?
T342 JOL failed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 7 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to floor; nearside integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded load valve, and 11 more.

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