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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T960 JWJMOT history

T960 JWJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 50,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
50,980 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T960 JWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T960 JWJ was last recorded at 50,980 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,961 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 50,980 miles
  • 2022 – 48,971 miles
  • 2021 – 48,723 miles
  • 2020 – 48,403 miles
  • 2019 – 47,019 miles
  • 2018 – 46,163 miles
  • 2017 – 45,120 miles
  • 2016 – 43,946 miles
  • 2015 – 42,670 miles
  • 2014 – 40,876 miles
  • 2013 – 38,976 miles
  • 2012 – 36,903 miles
  • 2011 – 34,574 miles
  • 2010 – 32,058 miles
  • 2009 – 29,095 miles
  • 2008 – 26,959 miles
  • 2007 – 24,117 miles
  • 2006 – 21,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front wishbone bush starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass50,980 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,980 miles
    Test number
    627528564319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail50,961 miles (+1,990)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,961 miles
    Test number
    371708173461
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass48,971 miles (+248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,971 miles
    Test number
    908308880240
    • AdvisoryFront tyres date stamped 2010 both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres date stamped 2006 both sides
  4. Pass48,723 miles (+320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    168891136977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone bush starting to split
  5. Pass48,403 miles (+1,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    495104106053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone bush starting to split
  6. Pass47,019 miles (+856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,019 miles
    Test number
    808395287161
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass46,163 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,163 miles
    Test number
    235567691028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  8. Pass45,120 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,120 miles
    Test number
    507251816784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    457825529263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,946 miles (+1,276)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,946 miles
    Test number
    483012513856
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass42,670 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    658787675061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,876 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,876 miles
    Test number
    697988074064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,976 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    145726883419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,903 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,903 miles
    Test number
    246929882031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,574 miles (+2,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,574 miles
    Test number
    196759081053
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass32,058 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,058 miles
    Test number
    171228980020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,095 miles (+2,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,095 miles
    Test number
    264835089038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Pass26,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,959 miles
    Test number
    393811098051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,959 miles (+2,842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,959 miles
    Test number
    324418288080
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
  20. Pass24,117 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,117 miles
    Test number
    930197987052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,030 miles
    Test number
    821827686004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T960 JWJ

Does T960 JWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T960 JWJ expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T960 JWJ?
The MOT on T960 JWJ expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T960 JWJ done?
T960 JWJ was recorded at 50,980 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 1,761 miles a year.
Has T960 JWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T960 JWJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T960 JWJ 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 T960 JWJ find?
T960 JWJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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