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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T34 JBLMOT history

T34 JBL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 48,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
48,356 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T34 JBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T34 JBL was last recorded at 48,356 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Mar 2008: 26,230 miles, lower than 235,555 miles on 20 Mar 2007.
  • 8 Jan 2018: 35,513 miles, lower than 45,458 miles on 23 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,857 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,499 miles
Average per year
1,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,356 miles
  • 2025 – 46,857 miles
  • 2024 – 45,318 miles
  • 2023 – 43,910 miles
  • 2022 – 41,983 miles
  • 2021 – 40,708 miles
  • 2020 – 40,339 miles
  • 2019 – 38,159 miles
  • 2018 – 35,513 miles
  • 2017 – 45,458 miles
  • 2016 – 42,766 miles
  • 2015 – 41,145 miles
  • 2014 – 39,182 miles
  • 2013 – 36,944 miles
  • 2012 – 34,915 miles
  • 2011 – 32,333 miles
  • 2010 – 30,335 miles
  • 2009 – 28,424 miles
  • 2008 – 26,230 miles
  • 2007 – 235,555 miles
  • 2006 – 20,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,356 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    48,356 miles
    Test number
    221165175260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,356 miles (+1,499)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,356 miles
    Test number
    860005387186
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass46,857 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    46,857 miles
    Test number
    615576516372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    305253468954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail45,318 miles (+1,408)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    370242211332
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass43,910 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    43,910 miles
    Test number
    918883147900
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail43,910 miles (+1,927)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,910 miles
    Test number
    686455043944
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge deep cuts all the way around alloy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass41,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    922832124892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,983 miles (+1,275)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    369264386711
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass40,708 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,708 miles
    Test number
    236044023820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,339 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,339 miles
    Test number
    567352339140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,159 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,159 miles
    Test number
    560308408950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,513 miles (-9,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,513 miles
    Test number
    661658737791
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall cracking

  14. Pass45,458 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,458 miles
    Test number
    646936436649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,766 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,766 miles
    Test number
    421815588741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,145 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,145 miles
    Test number
    595018975081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,182 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,182 miles
    Test number
    296377964056
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Fail39,182 miles (+2,238)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,182 miles
    Test number
    587527664037
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass36,944 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,944 miles
    Test number
    946024373048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,915 miles
    Test number
    458160482013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,915 miles (+2,582)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,915 miles
    Test number
    539950182046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass32,333 miles (+1,998)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,333 miles
    Test number
    566795571007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing to inner edge

  23. Pass30,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,335 miles
    Test number
    233699070089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,335 miles (+1,911)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,335 miles
    Test number
    244889270033
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  25. Pass28,424 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,424 miles
    Test number
    842342479087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,230 miles (-209,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,230 miles
    Test number
    430628268016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass235,555 miles (+214,564)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    235,555 miles
    Test number
    672959077097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,991 miles
    Test number
    731826476031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T34 JBL

Does T34 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T34 JBL is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T34 JBL?
The MOT on T34 JBL is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T34 JBL done?
T34 JBL was recorded at 48,356 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 1,367 miles a year.
Has T34 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T34 JBL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T34 JBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T34 JBL find?
T34 JBL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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