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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T581 JRLMOT history

T581 JRL is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
70,477 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 JRL
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 JRL was last recorded at 70,477 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 2,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,566 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,911 miles
Average per year
1,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,477 miles
  • 2022 – 67,566 miles
  • 2021 – 67,420 miles
  • 2020 – 67,104 miles
  • 2019 – 66,851 miles
  • 2018 – 66,466 miles
  • 2017 – 66,116 miles
  • 2016 – 65,037 miles
  • 2015 – 63,622 miles
  • 2014 – 62,276 miles
  • 2013 – 60,869 miles
  • 2012 – 59,471 miles
  • 2011 – 58,092 miles
  • 2010 – 56,578 miles
  • 2009 – 55,425 miles
  • 2008 – 54,069 miles
  • 2007 – 49,563 miles
  • 2006 – 46,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,477 miles
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,477 miles (+2,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,477 miles
    Test number
    322206641419
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

  2. Pass67,566 miles (+146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,566 miles
    Test number
    393663412564
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass67,420 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,420 miles
    Test number
    334249305724
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass67,104 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    606831277660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,851 miles (+385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    181009106480
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass66,466 miles (+350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    824332105486
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  7. Pass66,116 miles (+1,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,116 miles
    Test number
    382566709626
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass65,037 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    805204853670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,622 miles (+1,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,622 miles
    Test number
    436633525074
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass62,276 miles (+1,407)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,276 miles
    Test number
    788568734017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust in poor condition.

  11. Pass60,869 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,869 miles
    Test number
    559792243093
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass59,471 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,471 miles
    Test number
    738071832050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,092 miles (+1,514)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,092 miles
    Test number
    268326621028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCam belt..

  14. Fail56,578 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    162207120409
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass56,578 miles (+1,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    334087120011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass55,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,425 miles
    Test number
    761307939094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Fail55,425 miles (+1,356)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,425 miles
    Test number
    522217339035
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass54,069 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,069 miles
    Test number
    370612828025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail54,069 miles (+4,506)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,069 miles
    Test number
    470352128082
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass49,563 miles (+3,143)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,563 miles
    Test number
    112576327419
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded.

  21. Pass46,420 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,420 miles
    Test number
    191417026021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsr tyre 3/4 mm/ distorted tread.front brake discs corroded.

Questions about T581 JRL

Does T581 JRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T581 JRL expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T581 JRL?
The MOT on T581 JRL expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T581 JRL done?
T581 JRL was recorded at 70,477 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 1,408 miles a year.
Has T581 JRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 JRL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2010.
Has the mileage on T581 JRL 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 T581 JRL find?
T581 JRL passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: front and rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive).

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