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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T696 JLEMOT history

T696 JLE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2022
Mileage
70,068 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T696 JLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T696 JLE was last recorded at 70,068 miles on 25 Oct 2022, 6,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,861 miles · 27 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,207 miles
Average per year
3,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,068 miles
  • 2021 – 63,861 miles
  • 2020 – 60,995 miles
  • 2019 – 59,443 miles
  • 2018 – 57,807 miles
  • 2016 – 51,620 miles
  • 2015 – 44,698 miles
  • 2014 – 41,364 miles
  • 2013 – 37,078 miles
  • 2012 – 31,733 miles
  • 2011 – 26,029 miles
  • 2010 – 20,094 miles
  • 2009 – 16,655 miles
  • 2008 – 15,672 miles
  • 2007 – 14,402 miles
  • 2006 – 12,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,068 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
  • AdvisoryFront suspension lower arms corroding
  • AdvisoryFront valence panel damaged
  • AdvisoryRear floor pan corroding
  • AdvisorySome corrosion to brake pipes

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front suspension arms corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside rear floor corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside headlamp lense damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside sill panel corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,068 miles (+6,207)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,068 miles
    Test number
    148148033411
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower arms corroding
    • AdvisoryFront valence panel damaged
    • AdvisoryRear floor pan corroding
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to brake pipes

  2. Pass63,861 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,861 miles
    Test number
    958601346578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear floor corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lense damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside sill panel corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding

  3. Fail63,861 miles (+2,866)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,861 miles
    Test number
    461478493653
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear floor corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lense damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside sill panel corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding

  4. Pass60,995 miles (+1,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,995 miles
    Test number
    193709923289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass59,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    276665967862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail59,443 miles (+1,636)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    566557705787
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass57,807 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,807 miles
    Test number
    255448385242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,798 miles (+6,178)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,798 miles
    Test number
    747654755293
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axel beam (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axel beam (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass51,620 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,620 miles
    Test number
    391364652296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,307 miles (+3,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    103985676500
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass44,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    569931535033
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail44,698 miles (+3,334)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    525299325095
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass41,364 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,364 miles
    Test number
    509358144030
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear wiper blade in poor condition

  14. Fail41,364 miles (+4,286)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,364 miles
    Test number
    467118044036
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blade ends split
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear wiper blade in poor condition

  15. Pass37,078 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,078 miles
    Test number
    388791453035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,733 miles
    Test number
    656298852092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,733 miles (+5,704)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,733 miles
    Test number
    467848252026
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass26,029 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,029 miles
    Test number
    389074351006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,980 miles (+5,886)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    405590251063
    • DangerousRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass20,094 miles (+3,439)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,094 miles
    Test number
    111023540405
    • NoteScrew in the offside rear tyre tread

  21. Pass16,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,655 miles
    Test number
    254531959021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,655 miles (+983)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,655 miles
    Test number
    522941859025
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  23. Pass15,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,672 miles
    Test number
    750183858007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,672 miles (+1,270)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,672 miles
    Test number
    180953958406
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  25. Pass14,402 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,402 miles
    Test number
    242424957014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    12,922 miles
    Test number
    822617146030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    12,922 miles
    Test number
    874637846074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail12,922 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,922 miles
    Test number
    984957046088
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear,nearside rear,nearside front tyres sidewalls perished and cracking.

Questions about T696 JLE

Does T696 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T696 JLE expired on 26 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T696 JLE?
The MOT on T696 JLE expired on 26 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T696 JLE done?
T696 JLE was recorded at 70,068 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2022, an average of 3,425 miles a year.
Has T696 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T696 JLE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T696 JLE 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 T696 JLE find?
T696 JLE failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2022 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; central exhaust system insecure; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 12 more.

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