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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T471 JVGMOT history

T471 JVG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 64,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2024
Mileage
64,498 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 JVG
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
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 JVG was last recorded at 64,498 miles on 29 Mar 2023, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2012: 39,412 miles, lower than 381,693 miles on 17 Mar 2011.

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
64,452 miles · 4 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
2,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 64,498 miles
  • 2022 – 58,736 miles
  • 2021 – 56,165 miles
  • 2020 – 54,209 miles
  • 2019 – 53,696 miles
  • 2018 – 53,072 miles
  • 2017 – 51,580 miles
  • 2016 – 49,535 miles
  • 2015 – 47,427 miles
  • 2014 – 44,068 miles
  • 2013 – 41,241 miles
  • 2012 – 39,412 miles
  • 2011 – 381,693 miles
  • 2010 – 35,182 miles
  • 2009 – 32,965 miles
  • 2008 – 31,794 miles
  • 2007 – 31,239 miles
  • 2006 – 21,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,498 miles
    Test number
    341074727610
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail64,498 miles (+46)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,498 miles
    Test number
    495675643216
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail64,452 miles (+5,716)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,452 miles
    Test number
    414772275577
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,736 miles (+2,571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,736 miles
    Test number
    327152390042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass56,165 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,165 miles
    Test number
    537313184227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,209 miles
    Test number
    796075169912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,209 miles (+513)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,209 miles
    Test number
    803836065667
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass53,696 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    732659605816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,072 miles
    Test number
    967658450262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,072 miles (+1,492)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,072 miles
    Test number
    937778255238
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass51,580 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,580 miles
    Test number
    923496066014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,535 miles
    Test number
    636393928847
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail49,534 miles (+2,107)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,534 miles
    Test number
    814629443492
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass47,427 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    355913385042
    • NoteRear no plate faded,rear washer inop,front tyres cracking & walls damaged,

  15. Fail47,427 miles (+3,359)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    377303585036
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear no plate faded,rear washer inop,front tyres cracking & walls damaged,

  16. Pass44,068 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,068 miles
    Test number
    368079374061
    • NoteBoth side front tyres perished / cracking
    • NoteFree play in offside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  17. Fail44,068 miles (+2,827)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,068 miles
    Test number
    815989374019
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth side front tyres perished / cracking
    • NoteFree play in offside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  18. Fail41,241 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,241 miles
    Test number
    325659773072
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  19. Pass41,241 miles (+1,829)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,241 miles
    Test number
    507439373003
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  20. Pass39,412 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,412 miles
    Test number
    159103782475
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded from inner sureface
    • NoteFront number plate faded

  21. Fail39,412 miles (-342,281)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,412 miles
    Test number
    837993782042
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded from inner sureface
    • NoteFront number plate faded

  22. Pass381,693 miles (+346,511)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    381,693 miles
    Test number
    816256871011
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  23. Pass35,182 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,182 miles
    Test number
    162491680096
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  24. Fail35,182 miles (+2,217)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,182 miles
    Test number
    470878470058
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  25. Pass32,965 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,965 miles
    Test number
    764758979093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,794 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,794 miles
    Test number
    763861578083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,239 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,239 miles
    Test number
    713114177033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,197 miles
    Test number
    822651666040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T471 JVG

Does T471 JVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T471 JVG expired on 28 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T471 JVG?
The MOT on T471 JVG expired on 28 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T471 JVG done?
T471 JVG was recorded at 64,498 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2023, an average of 2,536 miles a year.
Has T471 JVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 JVG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T471 JVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T471 JVG find?
T471 JVG passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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