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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T974 AFJMOT history

T974 AFJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2022
Mileage
90,311 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 AFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 AFJ was last recorded at 90,311 miles on 14 Oct 2021, 6,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,039 miles · 8 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
6,272 miles
Average per year
4,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 90,311 miles
  • 2020 – 84,039 miles
  • 2019 – 74,111 miles
  • 2018 – 64,669 miles
  • 2017 – 47,182 miles
  • 2016 – 40,484 miles
  • 2015 – 38,144 miles
  • 2014 – 37,340 miles
  • 2013 – 36,230 miles
  • 2012 – 35,004 miles
  • 2011 – 33,591 miles
  • 2010 – 32,393 miles
  • 2009 – 31,097 miles
  • 2008 – 29,079 miles
  • 2007 – 27,209 miles
  • 2006 – 23,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,311 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

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, 2015–2017

  • Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,311 miles (+6,272)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,311 miles
    Test number
    874799036432
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

  2. Pass84,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    231441295911
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail84,039 miles (+9,928)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    689714715989
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass74,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,111 miles
    Test number
    395362721295
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both siode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail74,111 miles (+9,442)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,111 miles
    Test number
    706340149110
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both siode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,669 miles
    Test number
    225900120982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,668 miles (+17,486)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    901838452695
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass47,182 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    291756951458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail47,182 miles (+6,698)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    374732160908
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass40,484 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    919243888598
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail40,375 miles (+2,231)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,375 miles
    Test number
    470285259444
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass38,144 miles (+804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    145709165057
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass37,340 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,340 miles
    Test number
    428253984005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,230 miles
    Test number
    219708663035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail36,230 miles (+1,226)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,230 miles
    Test number
    625358363009
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass35,004 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,004 miles
    Test number
    985980772043
    • NoteN/s/f tyre old and perished

  17. Fail35,004 miles (+1,413)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,004 miles
    Test number
    809650172099
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre old and perished

  18. Pass33,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,591 miles
    Test number
    599830481096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail33,591 miles (+1,198)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,591 miles
    Test number
    126630481087
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,393 miles (+1,296)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,393 miles
    Test number
    221234570059
    • NoteMinor stone chip to windscreen
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

  21. Pass31,097 miles (+2,018)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,097 miles
    Test number
    871034589012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass29,079 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,079 miles
    Test number
    864916488039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,209 miles (+3,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,209 miles
    Test number
    223378277076
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edges

  24. Pass23,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,591 miles
    Test number
    332360386044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T974 AFJ

Does T974 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T974 AFJ expired on 13 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T974 AFJ?
The MOT on T974 AFJ expired on 13 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T974 AFJ done?
T974 AFJ was recorded at 90,311 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2021, an average of 4,286 miles a year.
Has T974 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 AFJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T974 AFJ 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 T974 AFJ find?
T974 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2021 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective split; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective split; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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