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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T557 JVUMOT history

T557 JVU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 244,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2025
Mileage
244,030 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 JVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 JVU was last recorded at 244,030 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2006: 86,610 miles, lower than 866,100 miles on 3 Aug 2006.

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
243,759 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
8,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 244,030 miles
  • 2023 – 235,746 miles
  • 2021 – 233,204 miles
  • 2017 – 221,196 miles
  • 2016 – 209,255 miles
  • 2015 – 194,370 miles
  • 2014 – 183,815 miles
  • 2013 – 171,625 miles
  • 2012 – 151,689 miles
  • 2011 – 135,788 miles
  • 2010 – 125,127 miles
  • 2009 – 113,294 miles
  • 2008 – 104,163 miles
  • 2007 – 94,365 miles
  • 2006 – 86,610 miles
  • 2005 – 77,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,030 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,030 miles (+271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    244,030 miles
    Test number
    317915203346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail243,759 miles (+8,013)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,759 miles
    Test number
    538793844638
    • MajorBrake valve leaking compensating valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass235,746 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    235,746 miles
    Test number
    523533954735
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail235,649 miles (+2,445)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,649 miles
    Test number
    638522176806
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass233,204 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    233,204 miles
    Test number
    561207614574
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail233,191 miles (+11,995)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,191 miles
    Test number
    842363425746
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  7. Pass221,196 miles (+27)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    221,196 miles
    Test number
    907757258578
    • DangerousTyre worn close to the legal limit drivers front tyre on limits and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit drivers rear tyre worn on inner edge and on limits (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail221,169 miles (+11,914)3 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,169 miles
    Test number
    318267857032
    • DangerousTyre worn close to the legal limit drivers front tyre on limits and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering drivers rear by axle mounts (6.1.A.1)
    • DangerousVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering passenger rear by axle mounts (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested rear box tail pipe missing (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high drivers (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low passenger front (1.8)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play both rear bearings (2.6.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both lights (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureStop lamp not working middle light (1.2.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering passenger rear sill (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing passenger front wheel (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit drivers rear tyre worn on inner edge and on limits (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass209,255 miles (+14,885)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    209,255 miles
    Test number
    664378536040
    • AdvisoryFront both front seats loose
    • AdvisoryFront both shocks weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBad engine oil leaks

  10. Pass194,370 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    194,370 miles
    Test number
    117299505256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise engine oil leaks

  11. Fail194,370 miles (+10,555)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,370 miles
    Test number
    666248295103
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise engine oil leaks

  12. Pass183,815 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    183,815 miles
    Test number
    656792814266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise bad engine oil leaks advise off side front tyre side wall has chunk out of it
    • NoteAdvise chunk out off off side front side wall

  13. Fail183,815 miles (+12,190)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,815 miles
    Test number
    349992614223
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise bad engine oil leaks advise off side front tyre side wall has chunk out of it
    • NoteAdvise chunk out off off side front side wall

  14. Pass171,625 miles (+19,936)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    171,625 miles
    Test number
    899317913280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,689 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    151,689 miles
    Test number
    848495212238
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn

  16. Fail151,689 miles (+15,901)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,689 miles
    Test number
    468945312204
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn

  17. Pass135,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    135,788 miles
    Test number
    926198011218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,788 miles (+10,661)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,788 miles
    Test number
    156887211207
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  19. Pass125,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    125,127 miles
    Test number
    743137910265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,127 miles (+11,833)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,127 miles
    Test number
    660856010259
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass113,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    113,294 miles
    Test number
    343829109278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail113,294 miles (+9,131)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,294 miles
    Test number
    284439909291
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass104,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    104,163 miles
    Test number
    334117418482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,163 miles (+9,798)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,163 miles
    Test number
    870927318270
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass94,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    94,365 miles
    Test number
    381804617231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail94,364 miles (+7,754)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,364 miles
    Test number
    734204917236
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass86,610 miles (-779,490)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,610 miles
    Test number
    444206116246
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/r flexi ferrules slightly corroded

  28. Fail866,100 miles (+788,145)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    866,100 miles
    Test number
    371575416441
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/r flexi ferrules slightly corroded

  29. Pass77,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    77,955 miles
    Test number
    210356815278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail77,955 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,955 miles
    Test number
    740190515228
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T557 JVU

Does T557 JVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T557 JVU expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T557 JVU?
The MOT on T557 JVU expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T557 JVU done?
T557 JVU was recorded at 244,030 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 8,956 miles a year.
Has T557 JVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 JVU has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T557 JVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T557 JVU find?
T557 JVU passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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