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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 999 cc

T597 JWJMOT history

T597 JWJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2024
Mileage
84,701 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T597 JWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T597 JWJ was last recorded at 84,701 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,700 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,701 miles
  • 2022 – 81,515 miles
  • 2021 – 77,246 miles
  • 2020 – 73,914 miles
  • 2019 – 70,646 miles
  • 2018 – 66,484 miles
  • 2017 – 64,251 miles
  • 2016 – 61,187 miles
  • 2015 – 58,035 miles
  • 2014 – 56,610 miles
  • 2013 – 54,953 miles
  • 2012 – 53,825 miles
  • 2011 – 52,849 miles
  • 2010 – 50,938 miles
  • 2009 – 48,744 miles
  • 2008 – 46,594 miles
  • 2007 – 45,198 miles
  • 2006 – 42,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,701 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to load senor valve (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEED changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFloor pan corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 5 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,701 miles (+1)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,701 miles
    Test number
    365166735471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to load senor valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEED changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFloor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail84,700 miles (+3,185)5 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,700 miles
    Test number
    998669538582
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to load senor valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEED changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFloor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass81,515 miles1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    81,515 miles
    Test number
    285040353448
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail81,515 miles (+4,269)4 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,515 miles
    Test number
    547788013364
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass77,246 miles (+3,332)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,246 miles
    Test number
    117385306053
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attaching arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass73,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,914 miles
    Test number
    825448619689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,914 miles (+3,268)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,914 miles
    Test number
    440274144776
    • MajorCentral Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass70,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    70,646 miles
    Test number
    671277063522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,646 miles (+4,162)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,646 miles
    Test number
    534241916645
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass66,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,484 miles
    Test number
    680773361236
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both up to compensator. (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail66,484 miles (+2,233)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,484 miles
    Test number
    673480428305
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both up to compensator. (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass64,251 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    933525515846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail64,248 miles (+3,061)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,248 miles
    Test number
    406500885998
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass61,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,187 miles
    Test number
    908358048753
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail61,187 miles (+3,152)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,187 miles
    Test number
    496782438843
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,035 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,035 miles
    Test number
    125241775013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,034 miles (+1,424)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,034 miles
    Test number
    555600475001
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass56,610 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,610 miles
    Test number
    218493684087
    • NoteSlight movement in near side front steering not not excessive at this stage
    • NoteVarious brake pipes corroded but not excessive at this stage

  19. Fail56,610 miles (+1,657)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,610 miles
    Test number
    546533884033
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteSlight movement in near side front steering not not excessive at this stage
    • NoteVarious brake pipes corroded but not excessive at this stage

  20. Pass54,953 miles (+1,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,953 miles
    Test number
    965125393092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass53,825 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,825 miles
    Test number
    546305492077
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  22. Fail53,825 miles (+976)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,825 miles
    Test number
    607855292079
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  23. Pass52,849 miles (+1,911)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,849 miles
    Test number
    956724691074
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight knocking in steering colum

  24. Pass50,938 miles (+2,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,938 miles
    Test number
    101468080093
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass48,744 miles (+2,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,744 miles
    Test number
    522830999078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass46,594 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,594 miles
    Test number
    142274798059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,198 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,198 miles
    Test number
    880517667073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,037 miles
    Test number
    834039186088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail42,037 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,037 miles
    Test number
    981649086069
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

Questions about T597 JWJ

Does T597 JWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T597 JWJ expired on 23 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T597 JWJ?
The MOT on T597 JWJ expired on 23 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T597 JWJ done?
T597 JWJ was recorded at 84,701 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 2,524 miles a year.
Has T597 JWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T597 JWJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T597 JWJ 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 T597 JWJ find?
T597 JWJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 15 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to load senor valve; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front coil spring corroded both, and 12 more.

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