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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T376 AFJMOT history

T376 AFJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 84,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
84,023 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T376 AFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T376 AFJ was last recorded at 84,023 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2009: 50,224 miles, lower than 487,026 miles on 12 Mar 2008.

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
84,019 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,023 miles
  • 2023 – 82,735 miles
  • 2022 – 81,521 miles
  • 2021 – 78,046 miles
  • 2020 – 71,686 miles
  • 2019 – 66,139 miles
  • 2018 – 64,306 miles
  • 2017 – 63,086 miles
  • 2016 – 61,878 miles
  • 2015 – 60,482 miles
  • 2014 – 59,167 miles
  • 2013 – 57,613 miles
  • 2012 – 56,181 miles
  • 2011 – 54,593 miles
  • 2010 – 52,856 miles
  • 2009 – 50,224 miles
  • 2008 – 487,026 miles
  • 2007 – 45,399 miles
  • 2006 – 43,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,023 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,023 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,023 miles
    Test number
    903870350540
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corrosion

  2. Fail84,019 miles (+1,284)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,019 miles
    Test number
    501939267262
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corrosion

  3. Pass82,735 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    595128234261
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective wired up (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel hose deteriorated under bonnet (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail82,735 miles (+1,214)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    256854110305
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective wired up (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel hose deteriorated under bonnet (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass81,521 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    138640607030
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust pipe mounting bracket missing(wired up)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer corrosion at front of outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside of tread and had to be blown up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade starting to split on ends
    • AdvisoryRear wear /movement/squeaking from both rear suspension arm mountings
    • AdvisoryRear wear/movement in both rear suspension arm bushes
    • AdvisoryFront to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  6. Fail81,517 miles (+3,471)2 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,517 miles
    Test number
    254224562747
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust pipe mounting bracket missing(wired up)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer corrosion at front of outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside of tread and had to be blown up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade starting to split on ends
    • AdvisoryRear wear/movement in both rear suspension arm bushes
    • AdvisoryFront to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

  7. Pass78,046 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,046 miles
    Test number
    981192915096
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust wired up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail78,046 miles (+6,360)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,046 miles
    Test number
    659987077727
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust wired up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass71,686 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,686 miles
    Test number
    513089582504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing on inside wall of tyre

  10. Fail71,685 miles (+5,546)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,685 miles
    Test number
    554386454640
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside tyres where low in pressure , checked /put to correct pressure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light did not work to begin with , then came on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing on inside wall of tyre

  11. Pass66,139 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,139 miles
    Test number
    996496313639
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear mounting rubber coming away from centre part of bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing on sidewalls/cut on inside tyre wall , do not see cords/and on approx 3.0mm in tread ,limit 1.6mm

  12. Fail66,137 miles (+1,831)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,137 miles
    Test number
    737905588059
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength plate which coil spring sits on ,on shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm rear mounting rubber coming away from centre part of bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop rubber broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing on sidewalls/cut on inside tyre wall , do not see cords/and on approx 3.0mm in tread ,limit 1.6mm

  13. Pass64,306 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,306 miles
    Test number
    356302983588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  14. Fail64,306 miles (+1,220)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,306 miles
    Test number
    849749132892
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  15. Pass63,086 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,086 miles
    Test number
    103683061455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  16. Fail63,086 miles (+1,208)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,086 miles
    Test number
    162693204166
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty

  17. Pass61,878 miles (+1,396)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,878 miles
    Test number
    559171630346
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrished

  18. Fail60,482 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    175937675495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  19. Pass60,482 miles (+1,315)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    807687975063
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  20. Pass59,167 miles (+1,554)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,167 miles
    Test number
    847411674062
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrished

  21. Pass57,613 miles (+15)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,613 miles
    Test number
    596639373058
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrished

  22. Fail57,598 miles (+1,417)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,598 miles
    Test number
    638082573091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrished

  23. Pass56,181 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    707415872043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre very perrished and has uneven wear
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrished

  24. Fail56,181 miles (+1,588)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    187564472433
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre very perrished and has uneven wear
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perrished

  25. Pass54,593 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,593 miles
    Test number
    168198861453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is very perrished and has uneven wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

  26. Fail54,593 miles (+1,737)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,593 miles
    Test number
    455358561019
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is very perrished and has uneven wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

  27. Pass52,856 miles (+2,632)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,856 miles
    Test number
    701429760071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrishing

  28. Pass50,224 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    410573469047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  29. Fail50,224 miles (-436,802)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,224 miles
    Test number
    914493669049
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  30. Pass487,026 miles (+441,627)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    487,026 miles
    Test number
    323482478069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  31. Pass45,399 miles (+2,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,399 miles
    Test number
    251383577014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass43,273 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,273 miles
    Test number
    820774856061
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge wearing
    • NoteRear silencer joint poor

Questions about T376 AFJ

Does T376 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T376 AFJ expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T376 AFJ?
The MOT on T376 AFJ expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T376 AFJ done?
T376 AFJ was recorded at 84,023 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 2,154 miles a year.
Has T376 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T376 AFJ has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T376 AFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T376 AFJ find?
T376 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear suspension corrosion.

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