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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T78 LKJMOT history

T78 LKJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2023
Mileage
68,134 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 LKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2023
Latest MOT test
20 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 LKJ was last recorded at 68,134 miles on 20 May 2022, 2,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2011: 42,213 miles, lower than 393,382 miles on 20 Jul 2010.

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
65,284 miles · 6 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
2,850 miles
Average per year
2,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,134 miles
  • 2020 – 65,284 miles
  • 2019 – 62,038 miles
  • 2018 – 59,277 miles
  • 2017 – 54,892 miles
  • 2016 – 52,297 miles
  • 2015 – 44,905 miles
  • 2014 – 44,840 miles
  • 2013 – 44,661 miles
  • 2012 – 43,371 miles
  • 2011 – 42,213 miles
  • 2010 – 393,382 miles
  • 2009 – 36,882 miles
  • 2008 – 34,759 miles
  • 2007 – 31,727 miles
  • 2006 – 29,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,134 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront and rear axles and suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    68,134 miles
    Test number
    144118657973
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail68,134 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,134 miles
    Test number
    614831048517
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear axles and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    324572276020
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded & holed

  4. FailMileage not read8 major19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    741260569835
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded & holed

  5. Pass65,284 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    661830202022
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail65,284 miles (+3,246)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    675538017868
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,038 miles (+2,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,038 miles
    Test number
    174587417709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass59,277 miles (+4,385)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    406761568900
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryService light on

  9. Pass54,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,892 miles
    Test number
    541324595770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail54,892 miles (+2,595)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,892 miles
    Test number
    935877036987
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass52,297 miles (+7,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,297 miles
    Test number
    714347905082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass44,905 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,905 miles
    Test number
    896331645038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,900 miles (+60)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,900 miles
    Test number
    119630045036
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass44,840 miles (+179)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,840 miles
    Test number
    219781214221
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding

  15. Pass44,661 miles (+1,290)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,661 miles
    Test number
    908627593111
    • NoteN/s wiper poor
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread 2mm
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread 2mm
    • NoteRear part of exhaust in poor condition
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

  16. Pass43,371 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,371 miles
    Test number
    877421202238
    • NoteN/s/F tyre close to limit

  17. Fail43,371 miles (+1,158)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,371 miles
    Test number
    696680302208
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/F tyre close to limit
    • NoteO/S/F brake pads low.

  18. Pass42,213 miles (-351,169)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,213 miles
    Test number
    379866191129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass393,382 miles (+356,500)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    393,382 miles
    Test number
    472961700277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,882 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,882 miles
    Test number
    650135609232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,879 miles (+2,120)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,879 miles
    Test number
    343904609211
    • FailureRear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  22. Pass34,759 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,759 miles
    Test number
    634509678178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,727 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,727 miles
    Test number
    300130697139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,491 miles
    Test number
    613670006230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 LKJ

Does T78 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 LKJ expired on 19 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 LKJ?
The MOT on T78 LKJ expired on 19 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 LKJ done?
T78 LKJ was recorded at 68,134 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 2,440 miles a year.
Has T78 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 LKJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T78 LKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T78 LKJ find?
T78 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front and rear axles and suspension components corroded; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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