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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T855 JGWMOT history

T855 JGW is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
70,261 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T855 JGW
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T855 JGW was last recorded at 70,261 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,261 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,261 miles
  • 2019 – 70,004 miles
  • 2018 – 69,219 miles
  • 2017 – 68,199 miles
  • 2016 – 67,468 miles
  • 2015 – 66,593 miles
  • 2014 – 65,509 miles
  • 2013 – 63,105 miles
  • 2012 – 61,283 miles
  • 2011 – 58,669 miles
  • 2010 – 55,404 miles
  • 2009 – 51,451 miles
  • 2008 – 48,738 miles
  • 2007 – 44,807 miles
  • 2006 – 40,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,261 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    398133263444
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corroded
  2. Fail70,261 miles (+257)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    409665611549
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corroded
  3. Pass70,004 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,004 miles
    Test number
    655999959251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,219 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,219 miles
    Test number
    883564809054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,199 miles (+731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,199 miles
    Test number
    129271668547
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  6. Pass67,468 miles (+875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    550649217577
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  7. Pass66,593 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,593 miles
    Test number
    546658445045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,509 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,509 miles
    Test number
    269666354023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,105 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,105 miles
    Test number
    818236853026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,283 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,283 miles
    Test number
    517081852045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,669 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,669 miles
    Test number
    148086251450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,404 miles (+3,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,404 miles
    Test number
    182956850477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass51,451 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,451 miles
    Test number
    183799049495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,738 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,738 miles
    Test number
    101330558006
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
  15. Pass48,738 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,738 miles
    Test number
    751180458036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,807 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,807 miles
    Test number
    794660767059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,022 miles
    Test number
    941429956003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T855 JGW

Does T855 JGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T855 JGW expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T855 JGW?
The MOT on T855 JGW expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T855 JGW done?
T855 JGW was recorded at 70,261 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023, an average of 1,729 miles a year.
Has T855 JGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T855 JGW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T855 JGW 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 T855 JGW find?
T855 JGW passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: both sills slightly corroded.

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