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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T562 AJTMOT history

T562 AJT is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 72,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,132 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T562 AJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T562 AJT was last recorded at 72,132 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,127 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,132 miles
  • 2025 – 63,196 miles
  • 2024 – 54,532 miles
  • 2023 – 44,194 miles
  • 2022 – 43,689 miles
  • 2021 – 43,112 miles
  • 2020 – 42,664 miles
  • 2019 – 41,656 miles
  • 2018 – 40,568 miles
  • 2017 – 39,396 miles
  • 2016 – 38,164 miles
  • 2015 – 36,860 miles
  • 2014 – 35,385 miles
  • 2013 – 33,737 miles
  • 2012 – 31,983 miles
  • 2011 – 30,304 miles
  • 2010 – 28,490 miles
  • 2009 – 26,848 miles
  • 2008 – 25,018 miles
  • 2007 – 23,183 miles
  • 2006 – 20,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,132 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,132 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    603860839706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail72,127 miles (+8,931)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    392173298758
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass63,196 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,196 miles
    Test number
    893281344116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail63,005 miles (+8,473)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,005 miles
    Test number
    921444118158
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,532 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    157824734852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,529 miles (+10,335)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,529 miles
    Test number
    790512260853
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass44,194 miles (+505)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,194 miles
    Test number
    307661981425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox has a misting of oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Pass43,689 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,689 miles
    Test number
    659230782561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roof line (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail43,688 miles (+576)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,688 miles
    Test number
    899052504947
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive roof line (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass43,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,112 miles
    Test number
    144970038037
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail43,112 miles (+448)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,112 miles
    Test number
    806260723174
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass42,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,664 miles
    Test number
    510405756351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  13. Fail42,664 miles (+1,008)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,664 miles
    Test number
    611876202562
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  14. Pass41,656 miles (+1,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,656 miles
    Test number
    720670152569
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  15. Pass40,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,568 miles
    Test number
    522148244790
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  16. Fail40,568 miles (+1,172)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,568 miles
    Test number
    605579218098
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated

  17. Pass39,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,396 miles
    Test number
    583515372003
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp aim on low limit

  18. Fail39,396 miles (+1,232)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,396 miles
    Test number
    484695523574
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective fuel flap jammed shut (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp aim on low limit

  19. Pass38,164 miles (+1,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,164 miles
    Test number
    782514104219
    • AdvisoryNearside rack boot clip slightly loose

  20. Pass36,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,860 miles
    Test number
    799910055072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,860 miles (+1,475)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,860 miles
    Test number
    875170455037
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  22. Pass35,385 miles (+1,648)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,385 miles
    Test number
    448204844024
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  23. Pass33,737 miles (+1,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,737 miles
    Test number
    169185643492
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  24. Pass31,983 miles (+1,679)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,983 miles
    Test number
    757758942042
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre badly cracking

  25. Pass30,304 miles (+1,814)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,304 miles
    Test number
    966540251017
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre outer side wall worn

  26. Pass28,490 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,490 miles
    Test number
    984053550041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,848 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,848 miles
    Test number
    644119849004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,018 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,018 miles
    Test number
    673177948088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass23,183 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,183 miles
    Test number
    791795847058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,979 miles
    Test number
    663039346000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T562 AJT

Does T562 AJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T562 AJT is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T562 AJT?
The MOT on T562 AJT is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T562 AJT done?
T562 AJT was recorded at 72,132 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,538 miles a year.
Has T562 AJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T562 AJT has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T562 AJT 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 T562 AJT find?
T562 AJT passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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