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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T421 JOLMOT history

T421 JOL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2023
Mileage
93,008 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T421 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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T421 JOL was last recorded at 93,008 miles on 16 Feb 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,000 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,008 miles
  • 2021 – 90,010 miles
  • 2019 – 85,525 miles
  • 2018 – 83,554 miles
  • 2017 – 79,558 miles
  • 2016 – 75,908 miles
  • 2015 – 71,088 miles
  • 2014 – 66,501 miles
  • 2013 – 63,884 miles
  • 2012 – 61,870 miles
  • 2011 – 59,869 miles
  • 2010 – 58,429 miles
  • 2009 – 55,714 miles
  • 2008 – 49,482 miles
  • 2007 – 42,215 miles
  • 2006 – 37,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,008 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,008 miles (+8)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,008 miles
    Test number
    400401075162
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail93,000 miles (+19)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,000 miles
    Test number
    945965895529
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail92,981 miles (+2,971)1 dangerous6 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,981 miles
    Test number
    422540819649
    • DangerousSuspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively damaged nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCoil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorCoil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust joint leaking causing high lambda readings (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear lower sill section corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front lower sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear arch section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers slightly corroded

  4. Pass90,010 miles (+4,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,010 miles
    Test number
    483307613416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,525 miles (+1,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,525 miles
    Test number
    437890632240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,554 miles (+3,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,554 miles
    Test number
    555272489887
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,558 miles (+3,650)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    993762997281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCut in o/s/r tyre

  8. Pass75,908 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,908 miles
    Test number
    182699250554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,088 miles (+4,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,088 miles
    Test number
    628469265189
    • 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)

  10. Fail66,501 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,501 miles
    Test number
    149808954169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass66,501 miles (+2,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,501 miles
    Test number
    265658354141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass63,884 miles (+2,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    646891463139
    • 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail61,870 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,870 miles
    Test number
    166179472148
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass61,870 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,870 miles
    Test number
    498549572133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,869 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,869 miles
    Test number
    345882661111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,429 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,429 miles
    Test number
    623977470166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,714 miles
    Test number
    230348869081
    • 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)

  18. Fail55,714 miles (+6,232)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,714 miles
    Test number
    403618869010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass49,482 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,482 miles
    Test number
    121030168048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,215 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,215 miles
    Test number
    291835967042
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  21. Pass42,215 miles (+4,791)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,215 miles
    Test number
    480665767014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  22. Pass37,424 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,424 miles
    Test number
    404375656002
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T421 JOL

Does T421 JOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T421 JOL expired on 15 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T421 JOL?
The MOT on T421 JOL expired on 15 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T421 JOL done?
T421 JOL was recorded at 93,008 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2022, an average of 3,479 miles a year.
Has T421 JOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T421 JOL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T421 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 T421 JOL find?
T421 JOL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2022 with 10 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear exhaust mounting defective; coil spring corroded both front and rear, and 7 more.

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