Volkswagen Polo
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T442 JKLMOT history
T442 JKL is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 76,677 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 76,677 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,009 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T442 JKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T442 JKL was last recorded at 76,677 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,076 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 601 miles
- Average per year
- 2,009 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,677 miles
- 2025 – 76,076 miles
- 2024 – 75,464 miles
- 2023 – 74,741 miles
- 2022 – 73,904 miles
- 2021 – 72,919 miles
- 2020 – 72,511 miles
- 2019 – 71,365 miles
- 2018 – 70,464 miles
- 2017 – 69,458 miles
- 2016 – 67,504 miles
- 2015 – 65,954 miles
- 2014 – 64,194 miles
- 2013 – 63,497 miles
- 2012 – 62,093 miles
- 2011 – 59,639 miles
- 2010 – 56,602 miles
- 2009 – 51,297 miles
- 2008 – 46,576 miles
- 2007 – 41,451 miles
- 2006 – 36,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,677 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,677 miles (+601)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 76,677 miles
- Test number
- 716319437999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,076 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 76,076 miles
- Test number
- 396998921051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,071 miles (+607)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,071 miles
- Test number
- 612455750359
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass75,464 miles (+723)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 75,464 miles
- Test number
- 653656723665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,741 miles (+837)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 74,741 miles
- Test number
- 995699814288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,904 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 73,904 miles
- Test number
- 403347923625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,904 miles (+985)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,904 miles
- Test number
- 717113871318
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Pass72,919 miles (+408)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 72,919 miles
- Test number
- 237024527125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,511 miles (+1,146)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 72,511 miles
- Test number
- 467108871411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,365 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 71,365 miles
- Test number
- 341062860044
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail71,362 miles (+898)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,362 miles
- Test number
- 298505592023
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,464 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 70,464 miles
- Test number
- 811451077433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,449 miles (+991)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,449 miles
- Test number
- 968583255805
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass69,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 69,458 miles
- Test number
- 780089277329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,458 miles (+1,954)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,458 miles
- Test number
- 737737211141
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass67,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 67,504 miles
- Test number
- 316155008627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,504 miles (+1,550)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,504 miles
- Test number
- 101530594497
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass65,954 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 65,954 miles
- Test number
- 526337855039
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail65,954 miles (+1,760)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,954 miles
- Test number
- 179687955061
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass64,194 miles (+697)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 64,194 miles
- Test number
- 708128044091
- 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)
Pass63,497 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 63,497 miles
- Test number
- 587409253021
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
Fail63,497 miles (+1,404)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,497 miles
- Test number
- 345089653072
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
Pass62,093 miles (+2,454)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 62,093 miles
- Test number
- 739886242069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,639 miles (+3,037)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 59,639 miles
- Test number
- 139937161013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,602 miles (+5,305)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 56,602 miles
- Test number
- 383784350030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,297 miles (+4,721)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 51,297 miles
- Test number
- 190651069054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,576 miles (+5,125)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 46,576 miles
- Test number
- 974388358018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,451 miles (+4,898)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 41,451 miles
- Test number
- 173194367034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 36,553 miles
- Test number
- 111826866452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T442 JKL
- Does T442 JKL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T442 JKL is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T442 JKL?
- The MOT on T442 JKL is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T442 JKL done?
- T442 JKL was recorded at 76,677 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,009 miles a year.
- Has T442 JKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T442 JKL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T442 JKL 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 T442 JKL find?
- T442 JKL passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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