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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T449 LKJMOT history

T449 LKJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 25,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2022
Mileage
25,419 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T449 LKJ
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T449 LKJ was last recorded at 25,419 miles on 27 Oct 2021, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2007: 23,597 miles, lower than 52,443 miles on 28 Mar 2006.
  • 14 Apr 2014: 2,268 miles, lower than 83,696 miles on 29 Apr 2013.
  • 5 Apr 2017: 12,650 miles, lower than 17,252 miles on 19 Apr 2016.

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
25,411 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
8 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 25,419 miles
  • 2020 – 23,776 miles
  • 2019 – 20,328 miles
  • 2018 – 17,058 miles
  • 2017 – 12,650 miles
  • 2016 – 17,252 miles
  • 2015 – 5,884 miles
  • 2014 – 2,268 miles
  • 2013 – 83,696 miles
  • 2012 – 79,312 miles
  • 2011 – 76,014 miles
  • 2010 – 72,586 miles
  • 2009 – 68,540 miles
  • 2008 – 63,370 miles
  • 2007 – 23,597 miles
  • 2006 – 52,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,419 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass25,419 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,419 miles
    Test number
    820374223160
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail25,411 miles (+1,635)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,411 miles
    Test number
    600194128746
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass23,776 miles (+3,448)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    23,776 miles
    Test number
    303038653597
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill panel corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill panel corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass20,328 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,328 miles
    Test number
    522806598931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail20,328 miles (+3,270)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,328 miles
    Test number
    797576871586
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass17,058 miles (+4,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    17,058 miles
    Test number
    311836754600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass12,650 miles (-4,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    12,650 miles
    Test number
    395068537538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass17,252 miles (+8,043)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    17,252 miles
    Test number
    667994961159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail9,209 miles (+3,325)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,209 miles
    Test number
    385853876616
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  10. Pass5,884 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    5,884 miles
    Test number
    328881915159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail5,818 miles (+3,550)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,818 miles
    Test number
    236056405100
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass2,268 miles (-81,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    2,268 miles
    Test number
    247644204449
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass83,696 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,696 miles
    Test number
    317509113118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail83,666 miles (+4,354)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,666 miles
    Test number
    365616013182
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass79,312 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,312 miles
    Test number
    737530582055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,014 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,014 miles
    Test number
    205963681026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,586 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,586 miles
    Test number
    420874260052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,540 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,540 miles
    Test number
    114280079413
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass68,540 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,540 miles
    Test number
    164180279020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,370 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,370 miles
    Test number
    603568978037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  21. Pass63,370 miles (+39,773)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,370 miles
    Test number
    781668678087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,597 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,597 miles
    Test number
    713825277020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail23,597 miles (-28,846)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,597 miles
    Test number
    921935077021
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass52,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,443 miles
    Test number
    282227686096
    • 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)

  25. Fail52,443 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,443 miles
    Test number
    611737786097
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Questions about T449 LKJ

Does T449 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T449 LKJ expired on 28 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T449 LKJ?
The MOT on T449 LKJ expired on 28 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T449 LKJ done?
T449 LKJ was recorded at 25,419 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2021.
Has T449 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T449 LKJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T449 LKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 16 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T449 LKJ find?
T449 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2021 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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