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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T605 JWJMOT history

T605 JWJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2023
Mileage
57,468 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T605 JWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T605 JWJ was last recorded at 57,468 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,359 miles · 12 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
1,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 57,468 miles
  • 2022 – 57,359 miles
  • 2021 – 57,197 miles
  • 2020 – 56,971 miles
  • 2019 – 56,495 miles
  • 2018 – 55,596 miles
  • 2017 – 54,494 miles
  • 2016 – 50,954 miles
  • 2015 – 44,880 miles
  • 2014 – 39,865 miles
  • 2012 – 39,288 miles
  • 2011 – 38,537 miles
  • 2010 – 37,222 miles
  • 2009 – 36,530 miles
  • 2008 – 35,844 miles
  • 2007 – 35,144 miles
  • 2006 – 33,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail57,468 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch)(At front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan to inner sill)(X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge, Both sides)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Sill (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Slam panel corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both)(ON LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail57,468 miles (+109)4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,468 miles
    Test number
    569860345749
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch)(At front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan to inner sill)(X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge, Both sides)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Sill (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Slam panel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass57,359 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,359 miles
    Test number
    702485895152
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Slam panel corroded

  3. Fail57,357 miles (+160)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    818561604962
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill X2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both)(ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Slam panel corroded

  4. Pass57,197 miles (+226)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    848130326096
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass56,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,971 miles
    Test number
    147460362023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,971 miles (+476)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,971 miles
    Test number
    347331887002
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass56,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,495 miles
    Test number
    429443984742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,495 miles (+899)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,495 miles
    Test number
    755390177433
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass55,596 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,596 miles
    Test number
    415169834993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,585 miles (+1,091)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,585 miles
    Test number
    180822603017
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass54,494 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    894941344525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,484 miles (+3,530)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,484 miles
    Test number
    113317329868
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass50,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,954 miles
    Test number
    517462981830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,954 miles (+6,074)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,954 miles
    Test number
    505628243449
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass44,880 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,880 miles
    Test number
    956121005171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,865 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,865 miles
    Test number
    188327124194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,288 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,288 miles
    Test number
    599611262085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,537 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,537 miles
    Test number
    887405771001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,222 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,222 miles
    Test number
    473987370066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,530 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,530 miles
    Test number
    583555789038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,844 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,844 miles
    Test number
    194217588494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,144 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,144 miles
    Test number
    262628287092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,758 miles
    Test number
    233201096004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T605 JWJ

Does T605 JWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T605 JWJ expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T605 JWJ?
The MOT on T605 JWJ expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T605 JWJ done?
T605 JWJ was recorded at 57,468 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 1,330 miles a year.
Has T605 JWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T605 JWJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T605 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 T605 JWJ find?
T605 JWJ failed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 4 major defects and 14 advisories: offside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch)(at front, and 15 more.

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