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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T61 JVXMOT history

T61 JVX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,230 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 JVX
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
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 JVX was last recorded at 96,230 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 4,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2008: 22,632 miles, lower than 28,236 miles on 28 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,134 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,096 miles
Average per year
3,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,230 miles
  • 2024 – 92,134 miles
  • 2023 – 83,880 miles
  • 2022 – 63,769 miles
  • 2021 – 51,072 miles
  • 2019 – 49,920 miles
  • 2018 – 48,590 miles
  • 2017 – 47,344 miles
  • 2016 – 46,080 miles
  • 2015 – 44,257 miles
  • 2014 – 42,768 miles
  • 2013 – 41,008 miles
  • 2012 – 39,434 miles
  • 2011 – 37,467 miles
  • 2010 – 35,305 miles
  • 2009 – 32,852 miles
  • 2008 – 22,632 miles
  • 2007 – 28,236 miles
  • 2006 – 26,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,230 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sils. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light Lens Damaged.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both rear wheel arches and sills have corrosion which may become an MOT issue over time

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,230 miles (+4,096)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,230 miles
    Test number
    715077299669
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sils. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light Lens Damaged.

  2. Pass92,134 miles (+21)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,134 miles
    Test number
    855871404796
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail92,113 miles (+8,233)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,113 miles
    Test number
    635264923985
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,880 miles
    Test number
    997679565580
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail83,880 miles (+20,111)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,880 miles
    Test number
    902943663217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,769 miles (+12,697)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,769 miles
    Test number
    996325726728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,072 miles (+1,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,072 miles
    Test number
    164488133824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside/suspension corroded

  8. Pass49,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,920 miles
    Test number
    182228875340
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches and sills have corrosion which may become an MOT issue over time

  9. Fail49,920 miles (+1,330)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,920 miles
    Test number
    149052745393
    • MajorCentral Outer Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp High level brake light flashes when left indicator or hazard lights are on (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches and sills have corrosion which may become an MOT issue over time

  10. Pass48,590 miles (+1,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,590 miles
    Test number
    418187681176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass47,344 miles (+1,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,344 miles
    Test number
    997096670612
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on rear wheel arches and on underside

  12. Pass46,080 miles (+1,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,080 miles
    Test number
    647629462893
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion Corrosion to sill within 30cm on seat mounting point (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass44,257 miles (+1,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,257 miles
    Test number
    126368275459
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass42,768 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,768 miles
    Test number
    895836484021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,008 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,008 miles
    Test number
    107524683082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,434 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,434 miles
    Test number
    755266882041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,467 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,467 miles
    Test number
    118527981486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,305 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,305 miles
    Test number
    821773480011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,852 miles (+10,220)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,852 miles
    Test number
    554486589039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,632 miles (-5,604)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,632 miles
    Test number
    312917188024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,236 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,236 miles
    Test number
    731917387004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,245 miles
    Test number
    561917586015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T61 JVX

Does T61 JVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T61 JVX is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T61 JVX?
The MOT on T61 JVX is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T61 JVX done?
T61 JVX was recorded at 96,230 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,546 miles a year.
Has T61 JVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 JVX has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T61 JVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T61 JVX find?
T61 JVX passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sils., and 3 more.

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