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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T520 MRJMOT history

T520 MRJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
87,630 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T520 MRJ
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
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T520 MRJ was last recorded at 87,630 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,217 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
413 miles
Average per year
1,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,630 miles
  • 2021 – 87,217 miles
  • 2020 – 86,771 miles
  • 2019 – 86,218 miles
  • 2018 – 85,207 miles
  • 2017 – 84,030 miles
  • 2016 – 82,695 miles
  • 2015 – 81,632 miles
  • 2014 – 80,117 miles
  • 2013 – 78,883 miles
  • 2012 – 77,664 miles
  • 2011 – 75,131 miles
  • 2010 – 72,630 miles
  • 2009 – 69,629 miles
  • 2008 – 66,823 miles
  • 2007 – 64,289 miles
  • 2006 – 55,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,630 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill small hole ,double skinned and not weakened by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front sill corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,630 miles (+413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,630 miles
    Test number
    310963934833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill small hole ,double skinned and not weakened by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass87,217 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,217 miles
    Test number
    685325344114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,216 miles (+445)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    795634754105
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength otter sill 2hrs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,771 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,771 miles
    Test number
    410153858096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,757 miles (+539)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,757 miles
    Test number
    578304833810
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175-65-13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,218 miles (+1,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,218 miles
    Test number
    828330535029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer hole in sill panel
    • AdvisoryCooling fan not coming on.

  7. Pass85,207 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    915923878879
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and component corrosion

  8. Fail85,183 miles (+1,153)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,183 miles
    Test number
    487104473608
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x3 (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and component corrosion

  9. Pass84,030 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,030 miles
    Test number
    791543455355
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryAll general body corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  10. Fail83,994 miles (+1,299)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    154802073484
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass82,695 miles (+1,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    342032954617
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass81,632 miles (+1,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,632 miles
    Test number
    788953005104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  13. Pass80,117 miles (+1,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,117 miles
    Test number
    787766374041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  14. Pass78,883 miles (+1,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,883 miles
    Test number
    348004873063
    • 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)

  15. Pass77,664 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,664 miles
    Test number
    128320792488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail77,664 miles (+2,533)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,664 miles
    Test number
    605550692066
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass75,131 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,131 miles
    Test number
    729104091003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,630 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,630 miles
    Test number
    864173080090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,629 miles (+2,806)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,629 miles
    Test number
    222954189046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear Brake Hose Ferrules Starting To corrode

  20. Pass66,823 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,823 miles
    Test number
    343568898095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,289 miles (+8,477)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    64,289 miles
    Test number
    611464107165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,812 miles
    Test number
    191718266142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T520 MRJ

Does T520 MRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T520 MRJ expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T520 MRJ?
The MOT on T520 MRJ expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T520 MRJ done?
T520 MRJ was recorded at 87,630 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 1,946 miles a year.
Has T520 MRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T520 MRJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T520 MRJ 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 T520 MRJ find?
T520 MRJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and rusty; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and rusty; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill small hole ,double skinned and not weakened by corrosion, and 1 more.

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