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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T957 WGJMOT history

T957 WGJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,221 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T957 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T957 WGJ was last recorded at 70,221 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 2,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,760 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,461 miles
Average per year
1,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,221 miles
  • 2025 – 67,760 miles
  • 2024 – 66,069 miles
  • 2023 – 64,417 miles
  • 2022 – 62,406 miles
  • 2019 – 61,753 miles
  • 2018 – 60,803 miles
  • 2016 – 59,551 miles
  • 2015 – 57,219 miles
  • 2014 – 55,812 miles
  • 2013 – 51,357 miles
  • 2012 – 50,861 miles
  • 2011 – 49,361 miles
  • 2010 – 48,325 miles
  • 2009 – 45,984 miles
  • 2008 – 44,989 miles
  • 2007 – 43,342 miles
  • 2006 – 37,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,221 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,221 miles (+2,461)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    527691718484
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass67,760 miles (+1,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,760 miles
    Test number
    137715738110
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass66,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,069 miles
    Test number
    114200661184
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail66,068 miles (+1,651)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,068 miles
    Test number
    370058156418
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass64,417 miles (+2,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,417 miles
    Test number
    511997051116
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass62,406 miles (+653)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    433485237836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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))

  7. Pass61,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    204665184141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail61,753 miles (+950)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    508010370921
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass60,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,803 miles
    Test number
    371021965589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail60,803 miles (+1,252)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,803 miles
    Test number
    780230822075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass59,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,551 miles
    Test number
    842508283493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail59,551 miles (+2,332)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,551 miles
    Test number
    897024981361
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass57,219 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,219 miles
    Test number
    825688617308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,812 miles (+4,455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,812 miles
    Test number
    866086854267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass51,357 miles (+496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,357 miles
    Test number
    315964053222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,861 miles
    Test number
    286381042208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail50,861 miles (+1,500)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,861 miles
    Test number
    505591142237
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,361 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,361 miles
    Test number
    946777551261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,325 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,325 miles
    Test number
    552283780116
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass48,325 miles (+2,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,325 miles
    Test number
    674703980132
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass45,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,984 miles
    Test number
    682380399178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,984 miles (+995)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,984 miles
    Test number
    854620699166
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass44,989 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,989 miles
    Test number
    864824098164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,342 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,342 miles
    Test number
    412822657124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,672 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    301883336182
    • NoteAdvise wiper blades not clearing very well

Questions about T957 WGJ

Does T957 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T957 WGJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T957 WGJ?
The MOT on T957 WGJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T957 WGJ done?
T957 WGJ was recorded at 70,221 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 1,647 miles a year.
Has T957 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T957 WGJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T957 WGJ 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 T957 WGJ find?
T957 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 3 more.

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