Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc
T698 JBJMOT history
T698 JBJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 16,173 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 16,173 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 324 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T698 JBJ
- 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
- 31 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T698 JBJ was last recorded at 16,173 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 16,167 miles · 19 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 324 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 16,173 miles
- 2024 – 16,167 miles
- 2023 – 16,149 miles
- 2022 – 16,141 miles
- 2021 – 16,040 miles
- 2020 – 16,034 miles
- 2019 – 16,013 miles
- 2018 – 15,954 miles
- 2017 – 15,784 miles
- 2016 – 15,523 miles
- 2015 – 15,501 miles
- 2014 – 14,603 miles
- 2013 – 14,315 miles
- 2012 – 13,990 miles
- 2011 – 13,705 miles
- 2010 – 13,091 miles
- 2009 – 12,523 miles
- 2008 – 11,826 miles
- 2007 – 11,001 miles
- 2006 – 9,990 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass16,173 miles
- AdvisoryExtensive corrosion on all steering suspension & brake components inc subframe & rear beam axle exhaust system rusty
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.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Extensive corrosion on various steering/suspension & brake components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front exhaust section rusty
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass16,173 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 16,173 miles
- Test number
- 233585402091
- AdvisoryExtensive corrosion on all steering suspension & brake components inc subframe & rear beam axle exhaust system rusty
Pass16,167 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 16,167 miles
- Test number
- 777382056038
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
- AdvisoryExtensive corrosion on all steering suspension & brake components inc subframe & rear beam axle
Fail16,167 miles (+18)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,167 miles
- Test number
- 469975002343
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
- AdvisoryExtensive corrosion on all steering suspension & brake components inc subframe & rear beam axle
Pass16,149 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 16,149 miles
- Test number
- 708282533066
- AdvisoryExtensive corrosion on various steering/suspension & brake components
- AdvisoryFront exhaust section rusty
Fail16,149 miles (+8)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,149 miles
- Test number
- 393377784302
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExtensive corrosion on various steering/suspension & brake components
- AdvisoryFront exhaust section rusty
Pass16,141 miles (+101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 16,141 miles
- Test number
- 312580609042
- AdvisoryExtensive corrosion on various steering/suspension & brake components
- AdvisoryFront exhaust section rusty
- AdvisoryVery slight play both rear wheelbearings
Pass16,040 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 16,040 miles
- Test number
- 779299107829
- AdvisoryFront exhaust pipework very rusty
- AdvisoryVarious steering/suspension components showing extensive corrossion
Pass16,034 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 16,034 miles
- Test number
- 237978248686
- AdvisoryExhaust is showing corrosion
Fail16,034 miles (+21)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,034 miles
- Test number
- 760517209122
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Near-side low effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust is rusty.
Pass16,013 miles (+59)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 16,013 miles
- Test number
- 419244063092
- DangerousThe front brake pads are cracked and breaking up.
- AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
Pass15,954 miles (+170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 15,954 miles
- Test number
- 316608339948
- AdvisoryUnderside components showing slight corrosion
Pass15,784 miles (+261)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 15,784 miles
- Test number
- 408095592653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,523 miles (+22)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 15,523 miles
- Test number
- 832089773502
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
- AdvisoryFront discs rusty
- AdvisoryN/s/r wheelbearing slight play
- AdvisorySuspension & steering components showing corrossion
Pass15,501 miles (+898)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 15,501 miles
- Test number
- 136465575062
- NoteThe Brake Load Sensing valve needs oiling.
- NoteThe Exhaust pipe is rusty.
Pass14,603 miles (+288)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 14,603 miles
- Test number
- 936826874049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,315 miles (+325)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 14,315 miles
- Test number
- 705904373035
- NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
Pass13,990 miles (+285)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 13,990 miles
- Test number
- 965661862074
- NoteExhaust system rusty.
Pass13,705 miles (+614)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 13,705 miles
- Test number
- 126137961457
- NoteRear silencer outer casing corroded
- NoteSuspension components rusty
Pass13,091 miles (+568)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 13,091 miles
- Test number
- 754232960091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,523 miles (+697)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 12,523 miles
- Test number
- 151701769012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,826 miles (+825)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 11,826 miles
- Test number
- 160145968040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 11,001 miles
- Test number
- 540331267094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,001 miles (+1,011)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,001 miles
- Test number
- 382041467032
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteRear silencer slight corrossion
Pass9,990 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 9,990 miles
- Test number
- 692056176006
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T698 JBJ
- Does T698 JBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T698 JBJ expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T698 JBJ?
- The MOT on T698 JBJ expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T698 JBJ done?
- T698 JBJ was recorded at 16,173 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 324 miles a year.
- Has T698 JBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T698 JBJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T698 JBJ 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 T698 JBJ find?
- T698 JBJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: extensive corrosion on all steering suspension & brake components inc subframe & rear beam axle exhaust system rusty.
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