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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

T77 JHBMOT history

T77 JHB is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 7 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 73,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
73,865 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T77 JHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T77 JHB was last recorded at 73,865 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,863 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,865 miles
  • 2024 – 73,329 miles
  • 2023 – 71,917 miles
  • 2022 – 70,089 miles
  • 2021 – 68,479 miles
  • 2020 – 67,276 miles
  • 2019 – 64,507 miles
  • 2018 – 60,953 miles
  • 2017 – 56,861 miles
  • 2016 – 52,516 miles
  • 2015 – 47,071 miles
  • 2014 – 42,213 miles
  • 2013 – 37,724 miles
  • 2012 – 32,349 miles
  • 2011 – 25,872 miles
  • 2009 – 21,272 miles
  • 2008 – 16,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,865 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,865 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,865 miles
    Test number
    757368446163
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Fail73,863 miles (+534)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,863 miles
    Test number
    492434791436
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  3. Pass73,329 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,329 miles
    Test number
    337739869564
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail73,329 miles (+1,412)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,329 miles
    Test number
    916659394949
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass71,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    404199496738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight grease leak
    • AdvisoryRear outer skin rear box coming away

  6. Fail71,917 miles (+1,828)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    402080286853
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight grease leak
    • AdvisoryRear outer skin rear box coming away

  7. Pass70,089 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    475559167096
    • AdvisoryRear outer skin rear exhaust coming away

  8. Fail70,088 miles (+1,609)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,088 miles
    Test number
    790522360633
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear outer skin rear exhaust coming away

  9. Pass68,479 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,479 miles
    Test number
    452998149018
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail68,479 miles (+1,203)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,479 miles
    Test number
    934773380244
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass67,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    585083818251
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing rusted

  12. Fail67,276 miles (+2,769)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    762233219898
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing rusted

  13. Pass64,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,507 miles
    Test number
    496776665006
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre-to-rear exhaust system deteriorated

  14. Fail64,507 miles (+3,554)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,507 miles
    Test number
    378365702672
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre-to-rear exhaust system deteriorated

  15. Pass60,953 miles (+4,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,953 miles
    Test number
    379118703092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door cannot be opened from inside or outside vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  16. Pass56,861 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,861 miles
    Test number
    169895862853
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  17. Fail56,771 miles (+4,255)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,771 miles
    Test number
    990978096957
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both sides (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  18. Pass52,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,516 miles
    Test number
    574122737101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  19. Fail52,516 miles (+5,445)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,516 miles
    Test number
    351821162328
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  20. Pass47,071 miles (+4,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,071 miles
    Test number
    425471545069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass42,213 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,213 miles
    Test number
    159023244026
    • NoteSlight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

  22. Fail42,213 miles (+4,489)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,213 miles
    Test number
    815463744095
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

  23. Pass37,724 miles (+5,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,724 miles
    Test number
    669970353073
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,349 miles
    Test number
    425906042057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,349 miles (+6,477)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,349 miles
    Test number
    955286742039
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass25,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,872 miles
    Test number
    877657961039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,872 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,872 miles
    Test number
    885126561066
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Fail28,830 miles (+7,558)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,830 miles
    Test number
    115326161486
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  29. Pass21,272 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,272 miles
    Test number
    114837689263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,005 miles
    Test number
    802708408360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail16,005 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,005 miles
    Test number
    611268608323
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T77 JHB

Does T77 JHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T77 JHB expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T77 JHB?
The MOT on T77 JHB expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T77 JHB done?
T77 JHB was recorded at 73,865 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 3,513 miles a year.
Has T77 JHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T77 JHB has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T77 JHB 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 T77 JHB find?
T77 JHB passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust box corroded.

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