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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T601 AJWMOT history

T601 AJW is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 38,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
38,283 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T601 AJW
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T601 AJW was last recorded at 38,283 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,282 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,283 miles
  • 2025 – 35,729 miles
  • 2024 – 35,531 miles
  • 2023 – 35,026 miles
  • 2022 – 34,690 miles
  • 2021 – 34,550 miles
  • 2020 – 34,442 miles
  • 2019 – 34,178 miles
  • 2018 – 33,415 miles
  • 2017 – 33,287 miles
  • 2016 – 33,076 miles
  • 2015 – 32,446 miles
  • 2014 – 32,249 miles
  • 2013 – 31,975 miles
  • 2012 – 31,720 miles
  • 2011 – 31,482 miles
  • 2010 – 31,077 miles
  • 2009 – 30,633 miles
  • 2007 – 29,029 miles
  • 2006 – 27,447 miles
  • 2005 – 26,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,283 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside lower sill corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,283 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    38,283 miles
    Test number
    918901390783
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside lower sill corroded

  2. Fail38,282 miles (+2,553)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,282 miles
    Test number
    192027013229
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible Heavily deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside lower sill corroded

  3. Pass35,729 miles (+198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    35,729 miles
    Test number
    902184474463
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,531 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    35,531 miles
    Test number
    259112873101
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass35,026 miles (+336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    35,026 miles
    Test number
    131866167168
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass34,690 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    34,690 miles
    Test number
    464274966288
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass34,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    34,550 miles
    Test number
    717392890190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,550 miles (+108)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,550 miles
    Test number
    357733914532
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass34,442 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    34,442 miles
    Test number
    634092770545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,178 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,178 miles
    Test number
    205471693144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,415 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,415 miles
    Test number
    797163510184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,287 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,287 miles
    Test number
    292674309622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,076 miles (+630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,076 miles
    Test number
    808568521425
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass32,446 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,446 miles
    Test number
    375077145106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass32,249 miles (+274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,249 miles
    Test number
    985008904159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass31,975 miles (+255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,975 miles
    Test number
    957077413120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass31,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,720 miles
    Test number
    889841722157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,720 miles (+238)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,720 miles
    Test number
    228599912421
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass31,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,482 miles
    Test number
    507745801186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,482 miles (+405)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,482 miles
    Test number
    249403301451
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass31,077 miles (+444)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,077 miles
    Test number
    132554650038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHead lamp aim just in limits
    • NoteNear side rear stop lamp ok after tap

  22. Pass30,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,633 miles
    Test number
    124387159013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,633 miles (+1,604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,633 miles
    Test number
    273217759050
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass29,029 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,029 miles
    Test number
    132178537160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,447 miles (+474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,447 miles
    Test number
    971509716191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail26,973 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,973 miles
    Test number
    413024035105
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass26,973 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2006
    Odometer
    26,973 miles
    Test number
    970024035150
    • NoteSigns of perishing to off side rear and near side rear outer tyre walls

Questions about T601 AJW

Does T601 AJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T601 AJW is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T601 AJW?
The MOT on T601 AJW is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T601 AJW done?
T601 AJW was recorded at 38,283 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 530 miles a year.
Has T601 AJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T601 AJW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T601 AJW 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 T601 AJW find?
T601 AJW passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pedal spongy; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, and 2 more.

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