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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T783 JKYMOT history

T783 JKY is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 196,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2024
Mileage
196,588 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T783 JKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T783 JKY was last recorded at 196,588 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,582 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 196,588 miles
  • 2022 – 195,839 miles
  • 2021 – 190,192 miles
  • 2020 – 183,877 miles
  • 2019 – 180,091 miles
  • 2018 – 175,332 miles
  • 2017 – 170,123 miles
  • 2016 – 163,761 miles
  • 2015 – 152,254 miles
  • 2014 – 138,783 miles
  • 2013 – 134,887 miles
  • 2012 – 128,692 miles
  • 2011 – 120,468 miles
  • 2010 – 111,921 miles
  • 2009 – 104,559 miles
  • 2008 – 96,545 miles
  • 2007 – 85,749 miles
  • 2006 – 76,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,588 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,588 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    196,588 miles
    Test number
    874640987511
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail196,582 miles (+743)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,582 miles
    Test number
    437545519531
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass195,839 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    195,839 miles
    Test number
    344659761830
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail195,836 miles (+5,644)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,836 miles
    Test number
    528064573596
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass190,192 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    190,192 miles
    Test number
    888754637008
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are badly perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth sills are corroded and holed at front, but not within any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake hanging on slightly
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative
    • AdvisoryVarious points of underbody and suspension component corrosion

  6. Fail190,189 miles (+6,312)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,189 miles
    Test number
    675773700651
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are badly perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth sills are corroded and holed at front, but not within any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear the screen slightly
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative
    • AdvisoryVarious points of underbody and suspension component corrosion

  7. Pass183,877 miles (+27)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    183,877 miles
    Test number
    439543448189
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail183,850 miles (+3,759)4 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,850 miles
    Test number
    745418699926
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass180,091 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,091 miles
    Test number
    635865110517
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail180,035 miles (+4,703)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,035 miles
    Test number
    905950460323
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass175,332 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,332 miles
    Test number
    537423834425
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust deteriorated

  12. Fail175,328 miles (+5,205)8 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,328 miles
    Test number
    686941898155
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexie (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexie to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexie to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass170,123 miles (+6,362)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    170,123 miles
    Test number
    439386197895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass163,761 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    163,761 miles
    Test number
    369909192929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail163,761 miles (+11,507)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,761 miles
    Test number
    544563327157
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass152,254 miles (+1,049)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    152,254 miles
    Test number
    716627325199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail151,205 miles (+12,422)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,205 miles
    Test number
    258620315169
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play to OSF rack end joint

  18. Pass138,783 miles (+3,896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    138,783 miles
    Test number
    166302344153
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass134,887 miles (+457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    134,887 miles
    Test number
    675039783141
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail134,430 miles (+5,738)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,430 miles
    Test number
    259766473401
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass128,692 miles (+8,224)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    128,692 miles
    Test number
    928998882104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass120,468 miles (+8,547)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    120,468 miles
    Test number
    729554571131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass111,921 miles (+7,362)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,921 miles
    Test number
    104200880199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,559 miles (+8,014)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    104,559 miles
    Test number
    343034589191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,545 miles (+10,796)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    96,545 miles
    Test number
    480623388116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,749 miles (+9,057)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    85,749 miles
    Test number
    651331707238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,692 miles
    Test number
    643643056131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T783 JKY

Does T783 JKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T783 JKY expired on 17 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T783 JKY?
The MOT on T783 JKY expired on 17 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T783 JKY done?
T783 JKY was recorded at 196,588 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 6,877 miles a year.
Has T783 JKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T783 JKY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T783 JKY 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 T783 JKY find?
T783 JKY passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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