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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

T498 JECMOT history

T498 JEC is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 201,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
201,086 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 JEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T498 JEC was last recorded at 201,086 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 15,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,926 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,160 miles
Average per year
10,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,086 miles
  • 2025 – 185,926 miles
  • 2024 – 173,676 miles
  • 2023 – 157,304 miles
  • 2022 – 144,036 miles
  • 2020 – 134,385 miles
  • 2019 – 115,211 miles
  • 2018 – 107,012 miles
  • 2017 – 100,858 miles
  • 2016 – 94,721 miles
  • 2015 – 91,051 miles
  • 2014 – 76,559 miles
  • 2013 – 68,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,086 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,086 miles (+15,160)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    201,086 miles
    Test number
    153747873308
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass185,926 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    185,926 miles
    Test number
    199767089033
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail185,926 miles (+12,250)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,926 miles
    Test number
    120871893852
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass173,676 miles (+16,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,676 miles
    Test number
    596949299394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,304 miles (+13,268)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,304 miles
    Test number
    659408228415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,036 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,036 miles
    Test number
    604335123412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,967 miles (+9,582)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,967 miles
    Test number
    616396819845
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter connector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass134,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    925913034631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail134,385 miles (+19,174)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,385 miles
    Test number
    919372155644
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass115,211 miles (+8,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,211 miles
    Test number
    950015609098
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass107,012 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,012 miles
    Test number
    124928603799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,858 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,858 miles
    Test number
    942508269694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,721 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,721 miles
    Test number
    776855514927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,051 miles (+14,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,051 miles
    Test number
    109961755049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,559 miles (+7,918)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,559 miles
    Test number
    179209154022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,641 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,641 miles
    Test number
    359673763470
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass68,641 miles (+9,975)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,641 miles
    Test number
    745163763237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    356990963006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T498 JEC

Does T498 JEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T498 JEC is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T498 JEC?
The MOT on T498 JEC is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T498 JEC done?
T498 JEC was recorded at 201,086 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 10,981 miles a year.
Has T498 JEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 JEC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T498 JEC 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 T498 JEC find?
T498 JEC passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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