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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T37 JLFMOT history

T37 JLF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,774 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T37 JLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T37 JLF was last recorded at 79,774 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,625 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
149 miles
Average per year
3,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,774 miles
  • 2024 – 64,254 miles
  • 2023 – 61,235 miles
  • 2022 – 58,651 miles
  • 2021 – 53,167 miles
  • 2019 – 46,974 miles
  • 2018 – 42,672 miles
  • 2017 – 39,336 miles
  • 2016 – 34,369 miles
  • 2015 – 28,808 miles
  • 2014 – 23,308 miles
  • 2013 – 22,635 miles
  • 2012 – 21,449 miles
  • 2011 – 20,134 miles
  • 2010 – 19,085 miles
  • 2009 – 17,824 miles
  • 2008 – 16,426 miles
  • 2007 – 15,534 miles
  • 2006 – 14,515 miles
  • 2005 – 12,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,774 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner outer sil + jacking areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,774 miles (+149)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,774 miles
    Test number
    738876197457
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail79,625 miles (+15,371)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,625 miles
    Test number
    386616790426
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass64,254 miles (+3,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,254 miles
    Test number
    777601463650
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass61,235 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    880947560245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,651 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,651 miles
    Test number
    560818013440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,445 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,445 miles
    Test number
    529097678465
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner outer sil + jacking areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail56,443 miles (+3,276)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,443 miles
    Test number
    990837609531
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has hole (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner outer sil + jacking areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass53,167 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,167 miles
    Test number
    375238855875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail53,166 miles (+6,192)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,166 miles
    Test number
    567035000574
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure front flexi hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass46,974 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    324366585745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,672 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,672 miles
    Test number
    452445722166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,336 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,336 miles
    Test number
    399869959328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,369 miles
    Test number
    653515898804
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.

  14. Fail34,369 miles (+5,561)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,369 miles
    Test number
    581645064157
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost on metal. discs worn. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.

  15. Pass28,808 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,808 miles
    Test number
    396823385135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,804 miles (+5,496)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,804 miles
    Test number
    568622185120
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass23,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,308 miles
    Test number
    438508894173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,308 miles (+673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,308 miles
    Test number
    648498194168
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass22,635 miles (+1,186)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,635 miles
    Test number
    376918643245
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

  20. Pass21,449 miles (+1,315)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,449 miles
    Test number
    805195852252
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  21. Pass20,134 miles (+1,049)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,134 miles
    Test number
    806975451283
    • NoteFront brake pads very low
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  22. Pass19,085 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,085 miles
    Test number
    191253160280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,824 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,824 miles
    Test number
    801404069268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,426 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,426 miles
    Test number
    323393678484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,534 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,534 miles
    Test number
    314004957450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,515 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,515 miles
    Test number
    420027256264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    12,954 miles
    Test number
    522651255238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T37 JLF

Does T37 JLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T37 JLF is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T37 JLF?
The MOT on T37 JLF 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 T37 JLF done?
T37 JLF was recorded at 79,774 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 3,298 miles a year.
Has T37 JLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T37 JLF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T37 JLF 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 T37 JLF find?
T37 JLF passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, and 2 more.

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